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THE EVANGELISTIC SERMON
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Acts 13:16-37

Romans 3:24-26

 

“Being justified freely by his grace
through the redemption

that is in Christ Jesus…”

 

THE EVANGELISTIC SERMON
 
The Bible has only one theme: the Lord Jesus Christ. Missionaries do not have to contextualise the Scriptures in order to fit it into the people of a certain country. The message to the Jews is the same message to the Gentiles. The way Paul presented here may differ because the Jews already had knowledge of the Scriptures whereas the Gentiles must start from the very basics. The theme and the content, however, are the same. The speaker is not to change the contents of the message just to tickle the ears of his hearers.
 
Promises of redemption: The Apostle Paul who was well-acquainted with the Old Testament made succinct summary from the birth of the nation of Israel to David in order to bring in the promised Redeemer, Jesus the Saviour. He supported this with the witness of John the Baptist about Jesus. He did not miss giving the invitation to them: “to you is the word of this salvation sent” (Acts 13:26). This word of salvation describes how Jesus suffered in the hands of the rulers of Jerusalem, was condemned to death and crucified on the cross to pay the penalty for man’s sins.
 
Promises of resurrection: The gospel does not end with the death of Jesus. Paul described Jesus’ eventful resurrection. This was testified not just by a few but by many who saw and communed with Him. Paul supported the resurrection of Christ with the Messianic Psalm 2:7. Jesus saw no corruption because God raised Him from the dead on the third day.
 
This is the message of salvation. Read Paul’s summary in Romans 10:9-10.
 
Do you know the verses that are useful for evangelism? It is important that you have a list which you can refer to and read to the unsaved. After you have given your personal testimony, back it up with Bible verses to prove that salvation is of the Lord and not just your own imagination!
 
THOUGHT: Am I faithful to the Scriptures in sharing the gospel?

PRAYER: Father, I thank Thee for Thy perfect Word.

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