Brief commentaries on world evangelism Bible verses
All through its pages, the Bible reveals God's passion for
reaching all people groups with the Gospel.
From Bible verses like Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 21:23-24, it
is clear that world missions is on God's mind.
Mini-essays on 36 verses from both the Old and New
Testaments show how Jesus' Great Commission is not an isolated thought.
Missions: The Heart of God
Need ideas for a sermon on missions?
Is world missions on God's heart? How passionate is God about evangelizing the world's lost
people groups? Should you preach a sermon on God's mission? Do you need to prepare a sermon
on the Great Commission?
"Global missions is not a 'new' or even a New Testament concept. From Genesis 3
onward, it has been an integral part of God's ultimate plan for humanity." -- Buford Edwards,
Northwest Nazarene University student
What does the Bible say about missions?
The Bible speaks about evangelizing the whole world quite clearly and consistently
throughout its numerous "books." Here are reflections on 36 key passages that emphasize the
importance of spreading the Christian Gospel to all nations, These passages, among others,
highlight the universal scope of the Christian message and the responsibility believers have to
share it with others. These mini-essays on global missions make it clear that world evangelism is
central to Christianity.
These three dozen brief articles were published as a series in Engage
magazine, an online missions magazine. Use these to build a faith promise sermon or even a
sermon series on missions.
Articles translated into Spanish |
Traducciones en español Translated
by José Samuel Merida
Do you need a sermon for a special missions Sunday? Use one of these biblical
passages as the focal point of a sermon about missions.
Nothing left but the covers —
Genesis 1:1 (also Jonah 2:8, Acts 14:15, Romans 1:25, Revelation 4:11 and 14:7)
"It was certainly eye-opening (and humbling) to see that from Genesis 1 all the way
through Revelation, references to God's desire for the whole world to know Him can be found."
-- Robert P., Northwest Nazarene University student
Afterword
These 36 mini-essays point toward involvement in world evangelism (such as praying, giving,
and going) as an imperative for Christ-followers. The reasons behind that conclusion
include:
Obedience to Jesus' Commands: Jesus Christ directed His followers to evangelize. In
the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20), Jesus instructs His disciples to go and make disciples
of all nations, baptizing and teaching them. As a result, evangelism is an act of obedience for
believers.
Love for Others: Authentic Christ-followers should be motivated by love and
compassion for others since they believe that Jesus Christ offers people forgiveness, true peace,
and a never-ending relationship with the Creator. life. Evangelism is a means to bring people into
this transformative relationship.
Commissioned as Ambassadors: Christ-followers have been called ambassadors for
Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20). That's because they have been entrusted with sharing near and far the
message of how human beings can be reconciled with God. Evangelism would be the right label
for what ambassadors of Christ should be doing.
Fulfillment of God's Redemptive Plan: Since God desires that all people have full
knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:4), Christ-followers must see world evangelism as crucial to
implementing that divine plan.
Expression of Gratitude: Many Christ-followers feel deeply grateful for the salvation
and blessings they have received through Jesus Christ. Sharing the gospel with others is one way
of expressing gratitude to God for His grace and mercy in their own lives.
Preparation for Christ's Second Coming: Matthew 24:14 indicates that the preaching
of the gospel to all nations is a precursor to the second coming of Christ. Thus, evangelism can be
seen as setting the stage for the fulfillment of a biblical prophecy.
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