The term “Evangelism” is derived from the Greek word “euangelion”. It means “gospel” or “good news”. Evangelism is the act of spreading the gospel with the purpose of sharing the message of Jesus Christ. This honorable act is considered greater than baptism. It involves a deep commitment to Lord Jesus and a devotion to share your belief with others so that they feel inspired to take action. In Evangelism, the main goal is to lead others toward the path of salvation which is through faith in Jesus. It is the responsibility of the believers to share their faith with others and make others join the kingdom of the lord. This evangelism is practiced in various forms.
- Personal Witnessing
- Distributing Literature
- Preaching
- Taking Part in Mission Trips
- Online Evangelism
Now that we have had a precap on evangelism, you would have questions on why it is so important. In this article, we have covered the reasons why evangelism is important.
What Message Does Evangelism Spread?
The main message and teachings surround the death, burial, and resurrection of Lord Jesus. It also preaches on the forgiveness of sins and eternal life prophecy presented to those who have complete faith in Him. It focuses on the desire to see others put faith in Jesus and experience the joy that they have already found through their unwavering faith.
How Evangelism Evolved?
“Go therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit….” It was the last command that Jesus gave us in Matthew 28:18-20. This command is called as “Great Commission”, also known as Evangelism.
This command was given by Lord Jesus himself to his followers. He wanted his followers to share the good news of forgiveness, grace, and salvation. It would give rise to hope and uplift people who are without a savior. It would guide everyone to the path of light, the path of Jesus Christ.
Evangelism has existed and evolved over centuries. Mother Teresa, Billy Graham, and Hudson Taylor are some of the notable evangelists who have made a difference through their different methods of evangelism. It has played a huge role in various historical movements like slavery abolition, civil rights, and other charitable events.
Reasons Why Evangelism Is Important
One cannot wade off the importance of evangelism. It is the duty of every Christian to obey the Great Commission and preach the non-believers. To get you started, allow us to list down the 7 reasons why evangelism is important.
1. Obey The Great Commission
As a believer in Lord Jesus, it is your primary task to obey the Great Commission. As the Lord himself commanded in Matthew 16:15, you are obliged to follow it and preach his teaching to others. He has commanded his followers to convert all the non-believers as disciples from all nations and baptize them.
2. Share Your Faith
As Jesus Christ himself commanded it, the “Great Commission” is considered the most significant Gospel message in Christianity. As a believer, you must consider it as an opportunity to share the message of salvation with others. It will not only reinstall your faith, but also lead others toward the holy path of salvation.
3. Lead Others
Evangelism is a means to lead others to the path of salvation. As this is the only path to getting closer to God and attaining eternity, this is considered an honorable act. By practicing evangelism, you get to guide others to heaven and bring them closer to Jesus Christ. Hence, share your message as much as you can.
4. Strengthen Other Evangelists
The preachings by one person can encourage fellow evangelists. It will motivate their beliefs and encourage them to work towards spreading the word of the Lord himself to the non-believers. Through this, each person can see how Gospel has the power to change the lives of the followers.
5. Resurrect The Community
The words of the Gospel act as a medium for transforming society. As the message in Gospel changes the nature of the people, this can lead to significant changes in the community. It will lead to a positive society with less evil. Here, justice prevails, and everyone will work towards attaining salvation.
6. Express God’s Love
Evangelism is a means to demonstrate the love of God and his compassion for others. As evangelists reach out to more people, help them, and share the word of hope and salvation through Lord Jesus, they are displaying God’s love to others. Through this, they get closer to God and become a part of him.
7. Prepare For His Return
According to the Bible, Jesus Christ will return to build his kingdom on Earth. Evangelism is the main event that will shape the following events once Jesus Christ returns in the future. Every action of the evangelist is a step towards building the holy kingdom of Jesus Christ and awaiting his arrival.
About Breath Of The Spirit
Breath Of The Spirit International Ministries was founded by Dr. Michelle Corral. A charismatic personality Dr. Corral also acts as the president since 1978 of this holy spirit ministries. She is also the pastor of this ministry. She is renowned for her book “Secrets of the Anointing” by Destiny Image Publishers. One of her missionary outreachs, Chesed Hope for Humanity is well known for its orphan homes, worldwide daily feeding programs, housing children endangered by human trafficking in the Philippines, water wells in Africa, and many such noble programs that spread kindness and hope to the affected people.
Dr. Corral has dedicated her life to spreading the word of God and helping those in need. Through her kindness and dedication, she has created a name for herself in the world. She has won “The Gospel Preacher’s Award” and “The Angel Award for Outstanding Christian Telecast” for her excellent work teaching Gospel.
