Evangelism

Word / Office Gifts

Literal Meaning

To bring good news.

Description

The gift of Evangelism is the divine enablement to effectively communicate the gospel to unbelievers so they respond in faith and move toward discipleship.

Distinctives

People with this gift tend to:

  • •Communicate the message of Christ with clarity and conviction.
  • •Seek out opportunities to talk to unbelievers about spiritual matters.
  • •Challenge unbelievers to faith and to become fully devoted followers of Christ.
  • •Adapt their presentation of the gospel to connect with the individual's needs.
  • •Seek opportunities to build relationships with unbelievers.

Common Traits

SincereCandidRespectedInfluentialSpiritualConfidentCommitment-oriented

In Practice

Natural conversations about faith, outreach events, personal testimonies that draw others to Jesus

Cautions

Every gift can be misused or overextended. Here are some things to watch for:

  • ⚠Need to remember the Holy Spirit, not guilt, is the motivator in a person's decision for Christ.
  • ⚠Should avoid becoming critical of others by remembering that we are all "witnesses," but we are not all "evangelists."
  • ⚠Need to listen carefully, because the same approach is not appropriate for everyone.

Scripture References

Biblical foundations for this gift:

Eph 4:11Acts 8:26-40Luke 19:1-10

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