Everyone as Evangelist

“On that day a great persecution broke out against the
church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout
Judea and Samaria. Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they
went” (Acts 8:1, 4)

All—this meant thousands of people—everyone except
the apostles, the sent ones.

Everyone was gossiping, testifying about the good
news. This is how world evangelism happens.

At different times, I have asked groups of people how they
received Christ. The answers were multiple choice: a) mass evangelism, b) radio
or television, c) reading the Bible, d) reading a book or tract, e) church, f)
camp, or g) someone who loved them and told them the good news. 

The first 6 get less than 5% each; the last
one is always about 70-80%.

Remember, the people who evidently need the gospel are the
unloved and consequently unlovely. Are you willing to love them and tell them
the good news?

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