4 MIKE MAZZALONGO 4 Principles of Personal Evangelism

4 MIKE MAZZALONGO 4 Principles of Personal Evangelism

Review: Rules of Engagement • Respect • Bible • Patience

HOW DO YOU TALK TO { - Mormon - Jew - Protestant / R. C. - Atheist

THE APOSTLES SPOKE TO { - Jews - Greeks - Romans - Pagans

Personal Evangelism • Principle #1 - Prayer

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. - Romans 1: 16

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. - Romans 8: 28

Personal Evangelism • Principle #1 – Prayer • Principle #2 – Proclamation

The Basic Gospel A. Jesus, the divine Son of God, died for my sins and rose again by the power of God.

But now apart from the Law the righteousness of God has been manifested, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, 22 even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who believe; for there is no distinction; 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus; 21 - Romans 3: 21 -24

who was declared the Son of God with power by the resurrection from the dead, according to the Spirit of holiness, Jesus Christ our Lord, - Romans 1: 4

The Basic Gospel B. Salvation is based on faith and expressed through repentance, baptism and faithfulness.

He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned. - Mark 16: 16

Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. - Acts 2: 38

You will be hated by all because of My name, but it is the one who has endured to the end who will be saved. - Matthew 10: 22

The Basic Gospel C. Only Jesus saves.

And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved. ” - Acts 4: 12

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. - John 14: 6

Principal Issues • Personal sin and failure • Desire to know God’s will • Fear of death and the hereafter

We’re responsible for proclaiming, not decision making.

Personal Evangelism • Principle #1 – Prayer • Principle #2 – Proclamation • Principle #3 - Perseverance

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. 18 - Romans 1: 18 -19

For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse. - Romans 1: 20

Personal Evangelism • Principle #1 – Prayer • Principle #2 – Proclamation • Principle #3 – Perseverance • Principle #4 - Patience

God has many ways of preparing a person’s heart to receive the “good news. ”

who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. - I Timothy 2: 4

Personal Evangelism • Pray • Proclaim • Persevere • Patience