THE GOSPEL

 

 The Gospel is the good news of God's kingdom, and the gift of salvation given to us through the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross. As believers, we’re informed to go into all the world and preach the gospel to everyone [Mark‬ ‭16:15‬].

 
 

How do we spread the Gospel?

 

Step 1: Pray & Read (Preparation)

In order to go out into the world and effectively tell others about the gospel, we must equip ourselves with the word of God in order to understand the will of God. Having a prayer life and spending time with the Lord is important!! The power of prayer invites God’s divine nature into your life. I would encourage you to read the New Testament, you can start with John-Ephesians. If you’re serious about equipping yourself with God’s word, I would recommend reading both the Old and New Testaments. Pray and ask the Lord to give you revelation, and proper understanding so that you can move according to his will.

Prayer Points:

•Acknowledge The Lord (Thank Him, Praise, Reverance)
•Repent & Forgive Others
•Seek & Pray for God’s will, purpose, his Holy Spirit, love, grace, & mercy.
•Cloth yourself with good fruits Of the spirit: ‭ Love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. (Ref: Galatians‬ ‭5:22-25‬)
•Equip yourself with the whole armor of God (Ref. Ephesians 6)
•Ask the Lord for wisdom, boldness, courage, a passion to do his will, and every good thing according to his word.

“Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.” [I John‬ ‭5:14-15‬]

 

 

Step 2: Walk in Love

God (also referred to as Yahweh) is love. The Lord tells us to love one another as he has loved us, by this all will know that you are his disciples if you have love for one another [Ref: John‬ ‭13:34-35‬]. We must learn to meet people where they are regardless of the season they’re in, their lifestyle, or decisions. Be a light in this world, despite how dark it might seem. Show the same love, mercy, and grace to others, just as God have shown you. Abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love [Ref: 1 Corinthians‬ ‭13:13‬].‭

“Let all that you do be done with love.”‭‭ [I Corinthians‬ ‭16:14‬]

“He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.  [‭‭I John‬ ‭4:8‬]

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. And the second, like it, is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” [Mark‬ ‭12:30-31‬]

“Let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love. Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other.” [1 John‬ ‭4:7-11‬]

 

Step 3: Begin With God 

God created the universe and everything in it, including you. Describe God’s character (he’s loving, merciful, holy, faithful, righteous), talk about God’s Kingdom, his will for us on Earth, as well as his eternal promises.

“As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless he shields all who take refuge in him” [Psalm 18:30].

“God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” [I Corinthians‬ ‭1:9‬]

“God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.” [I John‬ ‭4:8-11‬]

 

Step 4: Explain Sin

We’ve all sinned and fallen short of God’s glory. Our sins separate us from God, for the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord (Ref: Romans‬ ‭6:23‬) . Read the scriptures below for a clearer understanding.

“When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned. Yes, Adam’s one sin brings condemnation for everyone, but Christ’s one act of righteousness brings a right relationship with God and new life for everyone. Because one person disobeyed God, many became sinners. But because one other person obeyed God, many will be made righteous. So just as sin ruled over all people and brought them to death, now God’s wonderful grace rules instead, giving us right standing with God and resulting in eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. [Romans‬ ‭5:12-21‬]

“When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good. But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. [Romans‬ ‭5:6-8]‬ ‭‬‬

 

Step 5: Proclaim Jesus Christ 

Jesus (also referred to as Yeshua Hamashiach in Hebrew) is the son of God, the gift of salvation to us from God, he is the ultimate sacrifice and atonement for our sins. Jesus died for all of us so that sin could no longer separate us from God and his Kingdom. Through Jesus there is eternal life. Remember that we can't earn salvation, it is a free gift.

“God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. This is real love—not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins. No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is brought to full expression in us.”‭‭ [1 John‬ ‭4:9-10, 12‬]

“I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”‭‭ [John‬ ‭10:9-10‬]

“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” [Ephesians‬ ‭2:8-10‬]

Step 6: Finish With Faith

Remember that all things work together for good, for those who love God and are called according to his purpose. Continue to walk with the Lord, draw closer to him, and remember his eternal promises, storing your treasures in heaven. The Lord will be the one to finish the work He has started in you until He comes back again!

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.” ‭‭[Psalms‬ ‭32:8]

 

Message From Writer [Kiana]:

Normally when I tell people about the gospel and the word of God in general, the Holy Spirit will lead me to scriptures to share, specific things to say, and how to pray for an individual. There has been times when I’ve shared the gospel with someone, and hours that seemed like minutes would pass by. When sharing God’s word, you will begin to notice that you’re learning and gaining new revelation as well; it’s an exciting feeling. You can begin to share the gospel with friends and family, this way you can train yourself up. Although you may not realize it, people can sometimes sense your zeal and passion whether you’re giving your testimony, praying, or sharing God’s word with them. I would like to encourage you to continue doing as the Lord wills; establishing his kingdom here on Earth, walking by faith, love, practicing our authority, and completing our assignment here on Earth.

 

PRAYER

The word of God says: If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. [Romans 10: 9-10]

 

SALVATION PRAYER:

Jesus, I surrender to you, I recognize that I am a sinner and need a savior. I believe that you, Jesus Christ of Nazareth are the son of God, the Messiah. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I accept you as my Lord and savior, thank you for dying for me. I ask that you will forgive me for any sins I’ve committed through thoughts, words, and deeds, knowingly and unknowingly (insert direct confession/forgive others). Come into my heart, fill me with your Holy Spirit, and help me to be more like you. In Jesus name I pray, amen!

LORD’S PRAYER:

Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. [Ref: ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6:9-14‬]

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HELPFUL TIPS 

•Remember that God is in control and has the final say, don’t get discourage when you don’t see the fruits of  your labor. The word of God is powerful & effective regardless of who chooses to deny or accept it. By sharing the word of God, you are sowing, planting, and watering a seed within an individual. The Bible states that:

“For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” ‭‭[Hebrews‬ ‭4:12‬]

  • Allow the Holy Spirit to guide, teach, and instruct you
  • Be led by The Spirit and pay attention to God’s voice. The stronger your relationship with God is, the easier it is to hear His voice.
  • Do not forget to tell that person how much God loves him/her. Make sure he/she understands that God’s love is unconditional.
  • Walk in love, you are a reflection of God’s love to the world.
  • Keep it simple and easy for people to understand.
  • Pray for those that you will share the gospel with.
  • Don’t be pushy, you are just sowing a seed. It is The Holy Spirit’s job to grow that seed.
  • If the person accepts Jesus as His love and savior, connect him or her to a local church (If they want). Remember, he/she is just a newborn Christian and will need help in order to grow.
  • Don’t get into arguments. Sometimes people’s hearts are hardened and they won’t receive the good news of the gospel.
  • Share your testimony (What the Lord has done for you)
"But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander."
[1 Peter 3:15-16]
 

•Be bold and courageous, equipping yourself with the full armor of God. Remember that Christ’s grace is sufficient for you, and his power is made perfect in your weakness.

 

“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.” [Ephesians‬ ‭6:11-20‬]

“And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” [2 Corinthians‬ ‭12:9‬]

 

•Continue to seek Jesus Christ and develop a personal relationship with him. The Lord love and cares for you; remember that we’re storing our treasures in heaven and eternity with our creator awaits us.

  

Reminder:

GOD LOVES US

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God. [John‬ ‭3:16-21‬]

 

JESUS HAS OVERCOME THE WORLD

These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” -Jesus Christ [John‬ ‭16:33‬]

STORE YOUR TREASURES IN HEAVEN

Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

[Matthew‬ ‭6:19-21‬]

DON'T WORRY

Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? “So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
‭‭(Matthew‬ ‭6:25-34‬)

 

FINISH THE RACE

Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown. He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. I will write on him the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, the New Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from My God. And I will write on him My new name. “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
‭‭[Revelation‬ ‭3:11-13‬]

 

Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’ “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock. “But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. And great was its fall.
‭‭[Matthew‬ ‭7:21-27]

 

ETERNITY

"And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding, that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life."
‭‭I John‬ ‭5:20‬ ‭
 
"Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away ... I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God ... And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
[Revelation 21:1-4]