The Road To The Blessed Place
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· 8 viewsThere are many ingredients for a Blessed person, its not one thing but many things we must do as we walk with Christ. That produces this perk called a blessing.
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Evangelism that does not lead to purity of life and purity of doctrine is just as faulty and incomplete as an orthodoxy which does not lead to a concern for, and communication with, the lost.
Francis August Schaeffer (Evangelical Missionary)
How dare we deal with men in this way? Only for one reason—because Christianity is truth. If we are not functioning in the area that this is absolute truth, such evangelism is cruel beyond measure.
Francis August Schaeffer (Evangelical Missionary)
I do not believe that there is any one system of apologetics that meets the need of all people, any more than I think there is any one form of evangelism that meets the need of all people. It is to be shaped on the basis of love for the person as a person.
Francis August Schaeffer (Evangelical Missionary)
16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.
18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
14 Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.
15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.
20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.
36 And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
37 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.
38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?
39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.
40 And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.
41 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?
42 And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb.
43 And he took it, and did eat before them.
44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.
45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,
46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:
47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
48 And ye are witnesses of these things.
49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.
50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.
51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:
53 And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.
13 Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise.
14 This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.
15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
17 He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
The road to the blessed place:
When I think about the road to the blessed place, I envision a very large highway with many lanes going all in the same direction.
Each lane is super important in order to accomplish arriving at the destination of the blessed place. Knowing the one’s deficit in is very important because if you’re not careful, you’ll only focus on the things you’re disciplined to do and never focus on the things that you need to do better in. So, for the next 11 months, I want to, unpack in my opinion, the areas of Christianity that we as believers should major in so that we can always understand no matter what situation you find yourself in, you’re blessed.
In our immaturity, Christians will believe that somehow, someway, God doesn’t care because of what they’re going through, not knowing that what you’re going through has been ordained by God to bring you out and to perfect you, something that could’ve never happened unless you’ve gone through the fire and the flood. So, sit back and listen, take notes, evaluate, go back and listen again, and then listen to it again because what I’m going to share with you in the next couple of months is going to challenge you and your faith and your spirituality and your knowledge with what you thought about God and what God thinks about you.
The First Road is Evangelism: The car you drive on this road has to have 7 gears.
I might not hit all 7 completely but you will have home work!!
These are the Seven Gears in the 1st Century Church.
Dictionary of the Later New Testament & Its Developments Evangelism in the Early Church
1. The Message
2. The Motives
3. The Objective
4. The Context
5. The Strategy
6. The Methods
7. Post apostolic Developments
Gear 2: The Motive
Your Love For Christ should be the motivating factor why you win souls
Dictionary of the Later New Testament & Its Developments 2. The Motives
The NT texts show that it was their overwhelming sense of gratitude to God for his love revealed in Jesus’ life and death, which they had actually experienced
10 This is love: He loved us long before we loved him. It was his love, not ours. He proved it by sending his Son to be the pleasing sacrificial offering to take away our sins.
11 Delightfully loved ones, if he loved us with such tremendous love, then “loving one another” should be our way of life!
12 No one has ever gazed upon the fullness of God’s splendor. But if we love one another, God makes his permanent home in us, and we make our permanent home in him, and his love is brought to its full expression in us.
14 Moreover, we have seen with our own eyes and can testify to the truth that Father God has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.
19 Our love for others is our grateful response to the love God first demonstrated to us.
14 For it is Christ’s love that fuels our passion and motivates us, because we are absolutely convinced that he has given his life for all of us. This means all died with him,
Many Christians motivation to do things in Church have nothing to do with the Love of Jesus Christ and in the fact he died for our sins.
35 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.
36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.
37 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;
38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.
Harvest = Unsaved
Labourer’s = Believers or Christians
Have you ever did A word Search on this popular word Christian?
The term "Christian" refers to an adherent or follower of Christ, appearing three times in the New Testament[1][2][3]. Originally applied to believers in Antioch
(Acts 11:26
26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
it may have initially been used as a term of mockery or derision[2][3]. However, Christians eventually adopted it as a name of honor[2][3]. The word literally means
"belonging to the party of Christ" or a "follower of Christ"[4].
True Christianity involves more than just religious affiliation or good deeds; it requires being born again by God and putting faith and trust in Jesus Christ[4].
The Bible teaches that salvation comes through God's grace and mercy, not through righteous works
5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Prior to using the term "Christian," early followers of Christ referred to themselves as believers, brothers, or saints[2][3].
CHRISTIAN The Greek suffix -ianos was originally applied to slaves.
It came to denote the adherents of an individual or party. A Christian is a slave or adherent of Christ; one committed to Christ; a follower of Christ.
Agrippa responded to Paul’s witness,
28 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Are you going to persuade me to become a Christian so easily?”
He spoke of becoming an adherent of Christ. Peter stated that believers who suffer as a Christian are to do so for the glory of God
16 Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
A Christian is one who becomes an adherent of Christ, whose daily life and behavior facing adversity is like Christ.
Whats your first thoughts of these Followers
Question:
Someone thats a follower of the black panther Movement
Someone thats a follower of The nazi’s
Someone thats a follower of NAMBLA, “MOST MIGHT SAY WHATS THAT.”
North American Man/Boy Love Association
So Whats Your first thoughts when a Person states they are a Christian? (shouting, speaking in tounges, dressing up, sleeping around? did i say that? yep)
Do You Know Muslims & Jehovah Witness are known more for soul Winning than the Group that was mandated by the founder on his last day on earth!!!
19 Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
WARNING
WARNING
Con·tro·ver·sy Statement:
You Can’t really be a True Christian if your not winning Souls for your Savior, your just a church goer, a fish and loave seeker.
As a matter of fact how many souls did you bring to Christ outside of an alter call in church in 2024?
New Dictionary of Theology Evangelism, Theology Of
EVANGELISM, THEOLOGY OF. The theology of evangelism must be derived from the original setting in which the word was used. The Gk. verb euangelizesthai means ‘to announce good news’, and is found 52 times in the NT. The noun euangelion means ‘good news’, and occurs 72 times, mostly in Paul. The noun euangelistēs, meaning ‘evangelist’, appears only three times (
New Dictionary of Theology Evangelism, Theology Of
The NT shows that wherever the good news is proclaimed some will respond with repentance and faith, while others will be indifferent and still others reject it (e.g.
32 And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter.
33 So Paul departed from among them.
34 Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.
3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
New Dictionary of Theology Evangelism, Theology Of
Recent debates have concerned the scope of the good news. All would agree that the central message is salvation in Jesus Christ (
New Dictionary of Theology Evangelism, Theology Of
The theology of evangelism also addresses itself to the motives for evangelism. Among the primary motives identified in the Bible, we find a concern for God’s glory; obedience to Christ’s commission (
Which Brings me to
Gear 1 The Message:
Gear 1 The Message:
I’m orthodox so just follow me as i switch gears
Dictionary of the Later New Testament & Its Developments 1. The Message
The euangelion (“gospel” or “good news”) or kērygma (“preaching”) centers on the person and work of Jesus Christ, its sole subject and focus
(as in
Dictionary of the Later New Testament & Its Developments 1. The Message
35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.
Dictionary of the Later New Testament & Its Developments 1. The Message
To the Jews it was the joyful announcement that God had finally acted to fulfill the promise of messianic sōtēria (“salvation”) which they had long been hoping for (as in
Dictionary of the Later New Testament & Its Developments 1. The Message
To those not familiar with the OT, it was the victorious proclamation that a new order of peace had dawned on the world with the defeat of the evil forces through Jesus’ resurrection (as in
Dictionary of the Later New Testament & Its Developments 1. The Message
Euangelion and kērygma are used by Paul and most other NT writers as technical terms to refer to both the content of what is proclaimed and the act, process and execution of the proclamation. Content and process belong together, for in the very act of preaching its content becomes reality and brings about the salvation that it proclaims. The gospel is not a human word but the word of God which produces new birth and new life
12 God revealed to the prophets that their ministry was not for their own benefit but for yours. And now, you have heard these things from the evangelists who preached the gospel to you through the power of the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—the gospel containing wonderful mysteries that even the angels long to get a glimpse of.
1 Peter 1:23–25 “23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. 24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: 25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.”
10 But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:
What Message Do you tend to Share with People Concerning God?
10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.
11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
The Opposer of a soul winning is the accuser…of our brethern.
It’s a fault finding demon, to discredit God through a believer…night & day
Salvation, and Strength, and the Kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ is the quiver
The Blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death is the bows
In your message if it bares these three things
Blood of the Lamb (The Redemption of Man ) God did it!!!
The word of their testimony (Since you been saved how have you become a new Creature)
They loved not their lives: (When they see the fearlessness, boldness and confidence in what your saying] & Thats the Salvation, and Strength, and the Kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ in You.
4 Little children, you can be certain that you belong to God and have conquered them, for the One who is living in you is far greater than the one who is in the world.
REDEMPTION The payment of a ransom price to liberate someone held in captivity. In the biblical world, redemption was often a kinsman winning the release of a family member. In biblical theology, redemption is when God delivers a people from bondage and makes them his own by covenant. The liberation of Israel from slavery in Egypt is the preeminent act of redemption in the Old Testament (Exod 15:13). The salvation of the world from sin and death, made possible by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, is hailed in the New Testament as redemption in the ultimate sense
Eph 1:7; Heb 9:11–12; Rev 5:9–10
9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
10 And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
11 But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;
12 Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.
7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
God being the Savior of the World must be the only Message we teach/preach.. and Live Out your life as a true witness to bring God Glory.
Gear 6 The Method
Method: a particular form of procedure for accomplishing or approaching something, especially a systematic or established one:
Jesus sent out his disciples in pairs to preach and perform miracles.
Jesus sent out the twelve apostles "by two and two" to proclaim the kingdom of God and work miracles among "the lost sheep of the house of Israel"
Jesus later appointed seventy (or seventy-two) disciples and "sent them out two by two" to the places he intended to visit.
The practice of sending disciples in pairs had several advantages, including providing mutual support, encouragement, and discernment
Jesus gave these disciples authority to heal sicknesses and cast out demons, which authenticated their message.
Jesus instructed the disciples on how to conduct themselves during their mission, including what to bring and how to interact with those who received or rejected them.
Gear 5. The Strategy
Strategy: a plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall aim:
The Kingdom Embassy: Social Media Followers TKE Face book 27% Men 72% Women Our core ages 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65
Robert Middleton: 45% Men 55% Women This one i am just focusing on Men- I have range of 18-65 But my high base 25-55 it drops at 65
But my female 65 year olds love me almost as much as 55-64 year olds
As a soul winner: You need a plan of execution i.e Strategy.
The Team I was Trained In @ Rehoboth we had a system
Street ministry: Spring, Summer & fall
Prison Ministry: Once a month
Hospital Ministry: All seasons
Homeless shelters: Winter season
1/2 Way House: Sunday Mornings 8am-9pm All seasons
The indictment to my NBM ministry is that I haven’t birthed Soul Winners!
The Kingdom Embassy isn’t going out like that!!! (That’s Why the master class is necessary) Once they are fully trained they will be able to do to TKE what happen to me when i first got saved.
I don’t think i was saved more than 3-4 months before i got recruited into Evangelism and Missions department.
Do know that Hitler died April 30, 1945 yet he still has followers
Do You Know How the LGBTQ+ community has been able to infiltrate our families
Strategy: In Soul Winning…. The get you while your young indoctrinate you with lies, pictures & books. and we began to except it as normal.
So Our Prayer today is God give every TKE believer a strategy on how & who should they be going after to get them saved….
Let’s Pray
I have a section of study for strategy with much commentary and scriptures to look up and study.. and no later than Saturday 12 noon you should be able to send me a 1 page typed essay On what strategy God is giving you to be a soul winner.
1st Place winner gets $100
