1) An erroneous concept about God’s sovereignty
If it is true that God is the author of salvation and does not need us, it does not imply the idea that we do not need to evangelize, because God, in his wisdom, has decreed both the ends (the salvation of souls) and this would happen (proclamation of the Gospel?Evangelization? Rom. 10: 14).
- «[?] Personal evangelization should normally be based on friendship.
- Generally.
- You’ll only have the privilege of choosing the topic of conversation with the other person after you’ve already become friends and established a relationship with them in which he feels you respect him.
- He is interested in him and treats him as a human being and not just as a “case.
- “(JIPacker).
Many Christians spend their lives surrounded only by other Christians and sometimes even think that having no relationships with people around the world is a virtue. Loving one’s neighbour (non-believer) is a way of witnessing the power of the gospel, which is why true friendship with the unbelievers can be very useful in evangelization. We must evangelize strangers and take the initiative to love the disbeliever and make friends with him (obviously, without becoming carnal).
Note that in Acts 8:1-4, it is normal Christians (who flee persecution) who spread the gospel and who, in Romans 15:19, Paul says that he fulfilled his mission (establishing churches), although he did not evangelise all people. , because I believed that this function would be fulfilled by the established local church.
1 Peter 3:15 tells us to always be ready to give the reason for our hope. If you can’t articulate the gospel, learn!
This excuse is the result of poor priorities or an indifferent and loveless heart (or both).
Yes, is the word of the cross madness for those who perish?And God did it (1:1:18-29) and people are expected not to understand (2:2:14-16), but at the heart of this excuse is a proud heart that considers their reputation and image more important than the gospel.
Have you evangelized and nothing happened? We must not confuse the fruit of evangelization with our faithfulness, God is always glorified when the gospel is proclaimed, accepted or rejected (2 Co 2:14-16).
It is not up to us to know what God is doing individually, but to believe that the gospel is God’s effective power for the salvation of all who He calls (1 Corinthians 1:24).