Welcome to…
Oak Ridge Reformed Baptist
July
nd
22 ,
2007
Evangelism Training
I Peter 3:15
But sanctify Christ as Lord in your
hearts, always being ready to make a
defense to everyone who asks you to
give an account
for the hope that is in you,
yet with gentleness and reverence.
TELL THE TRUTH
THE GOOD NEWS
Oak Ridge Reformed Baptist
5 Week Evangelism Seminar
Summer 2007
II Timothy 2:15
Be diligent to present yourself
approved to God as a workman who
does not need to be ashamed,
accurately handling the word of truth.
Course Schedule
Week 1, July 22nd
Course overview
Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God
Gospel Framework & Outline
Homework:
Define the Gospel
Memorize Gospel Flow
Memory Verse Plan
Week 2, July 29th
Reviewing the Gospel Definition
What the Gospel is NOT
The Gospel’s Approach to People
Concerning Illustrations
Concerning Completeness
Homework: Testimony Development
Course Schedule (cont)
Week 3, Aug 5th
The good news is about GOD
Evangelism in Athens part I – Acts 17:22-29
God-Centered/Me-Centered Chart
Homework: Explaining Who God Is
Week 4, July 30th
The Good News is because of SIN
The Truth Concerning Man
The Use of the Law in Evangelism
What Did Jesus Do? – Video Presentation
The good news is in JESUS CHRIST
The good news is ours by GRACE through FAITH
The good news joins us TOGETHER
The Gospel and the Church
Homework: Using the Law in Evangelism
Course Schedule (cont)
Week 5, August 6th
Concerning Their Response
Aim in Requesting a Response
Evangelism in Athens part II – Acts 17:30-34
The Goal in Witnessing
Homework: Work on Gospel Summary
WEEK ONE
Course Overview
Purpose
Procedure
Expectations
Bibliography
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Chosen By God: R. C. Sproul
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The Deliberate Church: Mark Dever & Paul Alexander
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Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God: J. I. Packer
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Tell the Truth: Will Metzger
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Saved Without a Doubt & Hard to Believe: John MacArthur
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Spiritual Disciplines: Donald Whitney
Keys To Survival
I.
Take this course to be more useful to the
Lord, not to impress anybody!
II.
Find a Healthy Balance
III.
Tell People about Christ
Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God
J. I. Packer
What the Purpose is NOT:
1.
2.
3.
A blueprint for evangelism action today
A contribution to current controversy over evangelistic methods
A critique of evangelistic principles of any particular persons
What the Purpose IS:
1.
2.
3.
A piece of biblical reasoning dealing with three realities: God’s sovereignty,
Man’s responsibility, and the Christian’s evangelistic duty.
To dispel suspicion that faith in absolute sovereingty of God removes
evangelistic responsibility and zeal.
A proper understanding of God’s Sovereignty to fuel perserverance in the task
of evangelism.
J. I. Packer (cont)
We need not spend time proving…
I.
A.
God is sovereign over THE WORLD
B.
God is sovereign in SALVATION
C.
PRAYER demonstrates that everyone believes
in Divine Sovereignty
On our KNEES we are all agreed!
J. I. Packer (cont)
II.
Divine Sovereignty does NOT negate Human Responsibility
A. Defining “antinomy”
- Not the same as PARADOX
B. Our Response to Biblical Antinomy
1. We must accept it!
2. As King, God orders and controls all things
3. As Judge, God holds every man responsible
J. I. Packer (cont)
C. Guard against two mistakes
1. Exclusive concern with
Human Responsibility
2. Exclusive concern with
Divine Sovereignty
J. I. Packer (cont)
III.
Evangelism
A. What is Evangelism
B. The Content of the Gospel – FOUR Ingredients
1. The Truth about GOD
2. The Truth about SIN
3. The Truth about CHRIST
4. The Truth about the need for RESPONSE
J. I. Packer (cont)
C. What is the Motive for Evangelism
1. Primary: Love to God & Concern for His Glory
2. Secondary: Love to our neighbor & concern for His welfare
D.
By what means and methods should Evangelism be practiced?
- Only one method:
faithful explanation & application of the gospel message!
J. I. Packer (cont)
IV.
Important Points about God’s Sovereignty and
Evangelism…
A. God’s Sovereignty doesn’t affect the:
1. Necessity of Evangelism
2. Urgency of Evangelism
3. Genuineness of the Invitation
4. Responsibility of the Sinner for his response
- We are to order our lives by the light of
God’s Law, not by guesses about His plan…
Deut 29:29
J. I. Packer (cont)
B. God’s Sovereignty gives us our only hope for
success in evangelism…
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God’s sovereignty creates the possibility – indeed the certainty,
that evangelism will be fruitful – guarantee! Without this,
sinners would never be saved.
Remember they are DEAD in their sins and trespasses.
In Evangelism we trust in the God who:
(1) OPENS blind eyes
(2) REPLACES stony hearts
(3) Grants (by grace) REPENTANCE and FAITH
The Gospel Framework
A.
The good news is about God
B.
The good news is because of SIN
C.
The good news is in JESUS CHRIST
D.
The good news is ours by GRACE through
FAITH
E.
The good news joins us TOGETHER
The Gospel Outline
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See the outline and chart in your notes!
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Begin memorizing at least one verse a week
from this sheet!
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Homework: Write a definition of the gospel in
your own words!