On Mission: Ordinary People with an Extraordinary Message
Sharing the gospel can feel daunting. Yet every disciple carries responsibility for it, not just the pastor or the outreach team. Evangelism is not friendliness or a church flyer; it is explaining the good news about Jesus and urging people to repent and believe. Philip opened Isaiah to show who Jesus is, and that pattern still holds today. Sin is real, its consequences eternal, and Jesus bore the punishment sinners deserved. His resurrection proves He conquered death, and that news calls for a response from every person who hears it.
Philip used Isaiah to teach the good news about Jesus, showing why evangelism needs clear words, not friendliness, church invitations or flyers alone.
Christ died for sins and rose on the third day. This essential news must be spoken with an invitation to repent, believe, and receive forgiveness.
The first Christians shared teaching, prayer, meals and generous care, and the Lord added those being saved daily to their growing community.