Evangelism training
BIBLICAL EVANGELISMBy Bill Rhetts, MA
TheExpositor.tv1For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is
the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew
first and also to the Greek. Rom 1:16
Christianity - We can do it the easy way, or Gods way! - John
Bunyan
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Table of contentsThe ChurchThe EvangelistBoldness, courage,
and/or confidence What does the Bible say about public
preaching?MethodologiesDealing with HecklersDealing with the Stop
Judging Me cardBeing ready to give an answer ~
TheExpositor.tv3Table of contentsDeveloping our messages or
sermonsThe Law vs the GospelA Check up from the neck upWhen
evangelism becomes a stumbling blockDealing with the
policeSoteriology (an abbreviated ABCs look)Encouraging words from
others, and Round table
discussionTheExpositor.tv4TheExpositor.tv5The ChurchThe Church
What is the church, who is the church & what is the role of
the church?The word church in the NT comes from The Greek word
(ek-klay-see'-ah)The transliteration is spelled ekklsaPronounced as
ek-klay-see'-ah
TheExpositor.tv66Thayer's Definition of the Church
A gathering of citizens, called out from their homes into some
public placeAn assembly of the people convened at the public place
of the council for the purpose of deliberatingAny gathering or
throng of men assembled by chance, tumultuously in a Christian
senseAn assembly of Christians gathered for worship in a religious
meetingThose who anywhere, in a city, village, constitute such a
company, and are united into one bodyThe whole body of Christians
scattered throughout the earthThe assembly of faithful Christians
already dead, and received into heaven
TheExpositor.tv7The ChurchStrongs #1577 on ekklsaAn assemblyTo
call outThe called out ones
TheExpositor.tv8The ChurchThe Biblical church is not the
building, it is the body of believers Nowhere in the Scriptures are
Christians told to wait once a year, to bring an unbeliever to a
crusade. But the Scriptures do tell us to bring the crusade to
them.Therefore, it is the Biblical duty and calling of Christians
(the church,) to go out into the world. To be salt of the earth,
and light of the world.The church is to go outside the fours walls
of that building, that most call the churchThe Lords Great
Commission is Matthew 28:18-20. And Jesus came and said to them,
All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go
therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the
name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching
them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am
with you always, to the end of the
age.TheExpositor.tv9TheExpositor.tv10The Evangelist10The
Evangelist
The word evangelist comes from the Greek word The
transliteration is spelled euangelistsIt is pronounced as
yoo-ang-ghel-is-taceIt is a noun
TheExpositor.tv11The Evangelist
Thayer's Definition is ~A bringer of good tidingsThe name given
to the NT heralds of salvation through Christ who are not
apostlesStrongs #2099 A preacher of the Gospel is an evangelist
TheExpositor.tv12The EvangelistIt is also a derivative from ~
The Greek word The transliteration is spelled euangelz It is
pronounced as yoo-ang-ghel-id'-zoIt is a verb!
TheExpositor.tv13The Evangelist Thayer's Definition is ~To bring
good newsTo announce or proclaim glad tidingsIts used in the O.T.
for any kind of good newsIts used in the N.T. especially of the
glad tidings of the coming kingdom of God, and of the salvation to
be obtained in it through Christ, and of what relates to this
salvationTo instruct (people) concerning the things that pertain to
Christian salvation
TheExpositor.tv14The EvangelistStrongs #2097 To announce the
good newsTo declareTo preach the Gospel
TheExpositor.tv15The Evangelist
Evangelism is not a gift, it is a commandment Some within the
church believe that only some are called to evangelizeThey gleam
that from Eph 4:11, And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some
prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, Many
Christians believe that vs 11 is speaking specifically of spiritual
gifts only, and only for some (as does 1st Cor 12:4 & Rom
12:6)But Paul here is addressing the churches positions or office
of evangelism and unity of the body of Christ. The next verse
better explains In context vs 12 makes it clear that vs 11 is for
the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, and for the
edifying of the body of Christ,That is what we are doing today.
Training, equipping, and edifying, for the work of the
ministry.TheExpositor.tv16The EvangelistIn other wordsToday
Christians are trained up and equipped by pastors, teachers, and
evangelists (or the office of evangelism)Not everyone has the
specific office or title of evangelist, but were all called to
evangelizeAll Christians are to do the work of an evangelist, but
not all Christians are evangelistsAn evangelist possesses a unique
ability, to present the Gospel effectively to unbelievers (but all
Christians are called to evangelize)An evangelist possesses a
unique ability to train other believers in evangelism, with the
common goal of implementing the Great Commission As Warren Wiersbe
said, Evangelism is not a toy to play with. Its a tool to build
with.TheExpositor.tv17TheExpositor.tv18Boldness, courage &
confidence Boldness, courage, or confidence
Where does it come from? Not of ourselves. It all comes from the
Lord.It comes from that 3-D relationship (upward, inward, then
outward)Paul said in 2 Tim 1:7, For God has not given us a spirit
of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.Paul said Eph
6:19-20, , and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I
may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,
for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak
boldly, as I ought to speak.
TheExpositor.tv19Boldness, courage, or confidenceJoshua 1:9
says, Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be
frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with
you wherever you go. Duet 31:6 says, Be strong and of good courage,
do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the
One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.
TheExpositor.tv20Boldness, courage, or confidenceRegarding our
confidencePaul said in 2 Cor 3: 4-6 says, And we have such trust
through Christ toward God. Not that we are sufficient of ourselves
to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency
is from God, who also made us sufficient as ministers of the new
covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter
kills, but the Spirit gives life.Jer 17: 7 says, "Blessed is the
man who trusts in the LORD, and whose trust is the LORD.Psalms
118:18 says, It isbetter to trust in theLord,Than to put confidence
in man.
TheExpositor.tv21TheExpositor.tv22What does the Bible say about
public preaching?
The Bible on public preachingIt says in Rom 10:14-16, How then
shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how
shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how
shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach
unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet
of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of
good things! But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah
says, Lord, who has believed our report? So then faith comes by
hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
TheExpositor.tv23The Bible on public preachingActs 1:4-8 says,
And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to
depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father,
which, He said, you have heard from Me; for John truly baptized
with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many
days from now. Therefore, when they had come together, they asked
Him, saying, Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to
Israel? And He said to them, It is not for you to know times or
seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. But you
shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you
shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and
Samaria, and to the end of the earth. Notice their progression from
Jerusalem, then to Judea, then to Samaria, and then to the other
ends of the earth? This city is our Jerusalem (The church within
America is backwards. Theyve forsaken their own
backyard)TheExpositor.tv24The Bible on public preachingLets look at
1st Tim 4:11-13Paul told the church in vs 11-13, These things
command and teach. Let no one despise your youth, but be an example
to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith,
in purity. Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation,
to doctrine.Lets zoom-in on verse 13 Till I come, give attention to
reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. Take note of those three
commands, reading, exhortation, and to doctrine. In vs 13b, The
word reading comes from the Greek word (anagnsis), which also means
the act of the public reading of Scripture.This word reading
(anagnsis) is used three times in the N.T. Here in 1st Tim 4:13, in
Acts 13:15, and in 2nd Cor. 3:14. Therefore open-air preachers play
a significant role in verse 13b - the public reading of the
Scriptures. A local church that does not obey all three commands,
is not a Biblical church.
TheExpositor.tv25Additional Resources (articles) Open-Air
Preaching A sketch of its history and remarks thereon, by Charles
H.
Spurgeonhttp://www.streetpreaching.com/openair_preaching.htmBiblical
examples of street preaching, by
CARMhttp://carm.org/biblical-examples-street-preachingStreet
Preaching: The Public Proclamation of the Gospel, by Repent
Americahttp://www.repentamerica.com/streetpreaching.htmlA
comprehensive resource that catalogs many links, articles, videos,
and training tools on open-air preaching, by
CARMhttp://carm.org/street-preachingAttention Church: Open-Air
preaching is Biblical, by Bill
Rhettshttp://www.theexpositor.tv/blog/attention-church-open-air-preaching-is-a-biblical-calling-articles-video-included-here/The
fallacy of taking Matthew 12:19 out of context; Jesus never opposed
open-air street
preachinghttp://www.theexpositor.tv/blog/the-fallacy-of-taking-matthew-1219-out-of-context-jesus-never-opposed-open-air-street-preaching/What
is friendship evangelism?, by
GotQuestions.orghttp://www.gotquestions.org/friendship-evangelism.html
TheExpositor.tv26TheExpositor.tv27MethodologiesDifferent styles
& methodologies
Distribution of Gospel tracts (personal hand to hand
preferred)Using signageOne on one conversations (Gospel
centered)Apologetics (Gospel centered)The Are you a good person
test (Use as supplemental only. Its not evangelism, if not used
with Scriptures)On the box preaching (Re teaching, only if you have
the gift of teaching. Remember a preacher is often a teacher.)On
the box preaching may also include rebuking 2 Tim. 4:2 & Prov
24:25, and Biblical judging John 7:24.On the box crying out &
calling out (aka a crier)If someone is on the box preaching, be
respectful and use wisdom when engaging in conversations with
others while the preaching is going on (except for dealing with a
Heckler)TheExpositor.tv28Different styles & methodologies
Contact evangelism versus friendship evangelismContact
evangelism (proclaiming the Gospel to strangers, and/or confronting
the public with the Gospel.)Friendship evangelism (sharing the
Gospel only after making friends, or only in mutual conversation
with strangers.)In the book of Acts, theres at least 46 instances
of the early church engaging in evangelism (both contact and
friendship)Of these 46 instances, 38 of them were contact
evangelism Only 8 were friendship evangelism
TheExpositor.tv29Contact evangelism is more
BiblicalTheExpositor.tv30Source: The book Evangelism in the New
Testament, by Jon SpeedDifferent styles & methodologiesPoints
to ponder onA Biblical Evangelist, must be evangelicalA Christian,
bust be Christ-centricA herald, or preacher (aka a proclaimer of
the Gospel,) will be Gospel-centricWhat I do strive to accomplish,
is to use Gods Word more than mine. Because Gods Word never goes
void. The power onto Salvation is in the Gospel, not in my words
(Isaiah 55:11, Rom 1:16.) Many other methodologies (or ministries)
are not Gospel-centric, they're man-centric.
TheExpositor.tv31Different styles & methodologies
TheExpositor.tv32Nowhere in the Scriptures are evangelists (or
street preachers) told to first get the worlds permission to
preach. Nowhere in the Scriptures are Christians told to
accommodate the world. Nowhere in the Scriptures are we told to
only preach to crowds that are willing to listen. Nowhere in the
Scriptures are we told to redact, truncate, or replace the
preaching of the glorious Gospel with tricks, gimmicks, gadgets,
skits, magic, entertainment, cash giveaways, trivia questions, word
games, jokes, or comedy. Nowhere in the Scriptures are we told do
give the heckler a microphone and a box to stand on, so they can
blaspheme the Lord and use profanity. We ought to be thankful that
these evangelists are out there, but when our evangelism efforts
become more man-centric, and less Gospel-centric; its no longer
orthodoxBiblical evangelism. ~ IPOC
MinistriesTheExpositor.tv33Break Time
TheExpositor.tv34Dealing with Hecklers (Scoffers)
Dealing with Hecklers A Heckler (or Scoffer) is a person that
interrupts and mocks the OAPs sermon (often times using profanities
which could lead to violence)2 Peter 3:3-4 says, knowing this first
of all, that scoffers will comein the last days with scoffing,
following their own sinful desires.They will say, Where is the
promise ofhis coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all
things are continuing as they were from the beginning of
creation.
TheExpositor.tv35Dealing with Hecklers Some OAPs prefer
hecklers, because they can draw crowds. Others do not prefer
hecklersEither way, we must respect and honor each others viewThose
that prefer Hecklers, say that Hecklers draw in the
crowdsPersonally if the Holy Spirit didnt draw in the crowd, then
it may not be the work of the Holy Spirit. It may even be our
flesh.If an OAP prefers to engage with Hecklers, then let the
Heckler heckleBut if the OAP prefers to not engage in Hecklers, be
respectful and ask the Heckler to step aside to dialog with youBear
in mind that most Hecklers are trying to shut up the GospelSignage
can draw in crowds, without the hecklerTheExpositor.tv36Dealing
with Hecklers Use discernment with HecklersKnow when your engaging
of apologetics turns into sinDistracting a Heckler from my OA
preaching, may prevent me from sinningPaul said in 2 Tim 2:24-26,
Andthe Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome butkind to
everyone,able to teach, patiently enduring evil,correcting his
opponentswith gentleness. Godmay perhaps grant them
repentanceleading to a knowledge of the truth,and they may come to
their senses and escape fromthe snare of the devil, after being
captured by him to do his will.For me I prefer to keep preaching to
the crowd, while my partner dialogs with the Heckler. Then its a
win win!
TheExpositor.tv37Dealing with Hecklers Chris Raymond of First
Baptist Church of the Lakes said the following ~A herald should not
negotiate with an enemy of the cross, who is trying to stop the
gospel from going forth. Many falsely assume the public
proclamation of the gospel is a conversation, when it is not. A
herald is to unroll the scroll, and proclaim what the King has
charged, and commanded to the people. Raymonds comment does not
surprise me, as his church has men like Paul Washer and Voddie
Baucham preach from behind their pulpit.
TheExpositor.tv38Some examples of how to handle hecklers Justin
Edwards at UCLA http://youtu.be/vWXA3HsC5kg Bill Rhetts at
University of Texas http://youtu.be/O3N1NPw5uIM Robert Gray here
http:/youtu.be/WuAaIzQjxmU
TheExpositor.tv39TheExpositor.tv40Dealing with the Stop Judging Me
cardDealing with the Stop Judging Me cardYoure going to hear the
Your judging me card a lot.True Jesus did say in Matt 7:1-2, Judge
not, lest you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you
will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured
back to you.But here is the Biblical context of Matt 7:1-2 (Jesus
was..)We are not necessarily to judge the world, because they are
doing what is expected from them. However, we are to judge
righteously. Jesus said in John 7:24, Do not judge according to
appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.If a sinners drunk
then hes a drunkard (warn him of 1 Cor 6:9)If a woman walks into an
Abortuary, shes probably not receiving prenatal care (warn her
& offer her the alternatives to abortion, and the solutions to
her sin problem) TheExpositor.tv41Dealing with the Stop Judging Me
cardIf a professed believer is in the world i.e. bars ect, then
warn them with the Word of God. Warn them of the wrath of God.James
4:4-5 says, You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship
with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a
friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. Or do you
suppose it is to no purpose that the Scripture says, He yearns
jealously over the spirit that he has made to dwell in us?1 John
2:15-17 says, Do not love the world or the things in the world. If
anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.For
all thatisin the worldthe lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes,
and the pride of lifeis not of the Father, but is of the world.And
the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the
will of God abides forever.Jesus said in John 15:19, If you were of
the world, the world would love you as its own; but becauseyou are
not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the
world hates you.TheExpositor.tv42TheExpositor.tv43Being ready to
give an answer 43Being ready to give an answer If necessary, be
ready to rebuke a professed believer (i.e. worldly places, or like
the strip club girls below. If interested later, video examples
below).1 Cor 5:12-13 says, For what have I to do with judging
outsiders? Is it not those inside the church whom you are to judge?
God judges those outside. Purge the evil person from among you.Paul
said in Gal 6:1, Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass,
you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness,
considering yourself lest you also be tempted.Be ready to
Biblically answer their questions, and/or defend your faith. 1 Pet
3:15 says, But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be
ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the
hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;Video #1 Judy at the
nude bar https://youtu.be/XTfu5Oam6fU Video #2 male customer
http://youtu.be/RjEoV9eiZSoVideo #3 man employs his wife as the
stripper http://youtu.be/73WCUnJCRzs
TheExpositor.tv4444TheExpositor.tv45Developing our messages or
sermonsOur messages / sermons
Spend time in prayer, study and know the Biblical Text that
youre going to teachThe acronym K.I.S.S.Paul said in1 Cor 1:17, For
Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not
with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied
of its power. We dont need to be clever with our words. We dont
need tricks, gimmicks, gadgets, skits, magic, entertainment, word
games, jokes, or comedy. But we do need the Gospel.Every five
minutes a Christian is martyred for sharing the Gospel. How dare we
replace the Gospel with extra-biblical ideologies. Although hero's
i.e. Westley, Edwards, Whitefield & Spurgeon were known for
using catchy clichs to grab their
attentionTheExpositor.tv46TheExpositor.tv47The Law vs the
GospelTheExpositor.tv48
The Law vs the GospelThe Law is for the unsaved, and the Gospel
is for the saved. The Law is absent the Gospel, but the Gospel is
not absent the Law.In the N.T. they dont contradict each other,
they complement each other.Pauls Pastoral instruction is in 1 Tim
1:8-11, But we know that the law is good if one uses it lawfully,
knowing this: that the law is not made for a righteous person, but
for the lawless and insubordinate, for the ungodly and for sinners,
for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers
of mothers, for manslayers, for fornicators, for sodomites, for
kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and if there is any other
thing that is contrary to sound doctrine, according to the glorious
gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.
TheExpositor.tv49The Law vs the GospelIt says in Gals 3:19-25,
What purpose then does the law serve? It was added because of
transgressions, till the Seed should come to whom the promise was
made; and it was appointed through angels by the hand of a
mediator. Now a mediator does not mediate for one only, but God is
one. Is the law then against the promises of God? Certainly not!
For if there had been a law given which could have given life,
truly righteousness would have been by the law. But the Scripture
has confined all under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus
Christ might be given to those who believe. But before faith came,
we were kept under guard by the law, kept for the faith which would
afterward be revealed. Therefore the law was our tutor to bring us
to Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after faith has
come, we are no longer under a tutor.(Have someone give a
demonstration of presenting The Law and the Gospel)
TheExpositor.tv50TheExpositor.tv51A Check up from the neck upA
Check up from the neck upNot in a legalistic way, but before you
evangelize with our team, ask yourself ~Am I above reproach?Is my
reputation in the world, as good as it is in church? (1 Tim
3:7)Stay in prayerStay in the WordHold each other accountableKeep
His armor on (Eph 6:10-20)Be fed and led. Fed by the WORD and led
by the Holy SpiritTell the truth in love, but love with the
truthTheExpositor.tv52TheExpositor.tv53When evangelism becomes a
stumbling block When evangelism becomes a stumbling block
Let us always be mindful of this. I would never want any of our
evangelizing efforts, to cause another to stumbleDont exchange
phone numbers with the opposite sex (to minister to later)Dont
minister at the bars, if you have a drinking problemGuard
yourselves with those on our team of the opposite sex (try to have
a third person)We all lust, but if lust really has a grip on your
life, then beaches or other worldly outdoor summer events may be
problematic for you"Be wise as serpentsand harmless as
doves."Matthew 10:16
TheExpositor.tv54TheExpositor.tv55Dealing with the policeDealing
with the police
God has established three major institutionsMarriage (Gen 2)The
government (Gen 9) and The church
TheExpositor.tv56Dealing with the policeRom 13:1-5 says, Let
every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power
but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. 2 Whosoever
therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and
they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. 3 For
rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou
then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou
shalt have praise of the same: 4 For he is the minister of God to
thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he
beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a
revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. 5 Wherefore ye
must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience
sake.TheExpositor.tv57Dealing with the policeRomans 13 provides
only a limited authority to government Vs 3 says, For rulers are
not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be
afraid of the power? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have
praise of the same:The Lord defines what is good and what is
evilThe Biblical Christian, the Church (the bride of Christ) is
good, and not evilWhen law enforcement departs from their limited
authority (or willingly goes against Christs bride), they have
stepped outside their God ordained authorityHence, the church does
not have to submit to their unbiblical authority, nor unlawful
requestsThe government and the police, et.al. are ordained to wield
the sword against evil doers, and to praise those who do goodTheyre
not ordained to go against Christs bride (but they will)
TheExpositor.tv58Dealing with the policeWhat Roms 13:1-5 does
mean ~That were to respect those Gov authorities over usAnd were to
even submit to their lawful demands (within reason)However what
Roms 13:1-5 does NOT mean is ~Were not to polish the policeman's
bootsWere not to kiss their gluteus maximusWere bond-slaves to
Christ, not to man
TheExpositor.tv59Dealing with the policeIs there ever a time
when we can chose to not obey the law, or the lawman?Yes when mans
law goes against Gods law (for more click here
http://www.theexpositor.tv/?p=8444)How did the disciples deal with
thisActs 5:27-29 says, And when they had brought them, they set
them before the council. And the high priest asked them, saying,
Did we not strictly command you not to teach in this name? And
look, you have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to
bring this Mans blood on us! But Peter and the other apostles
answered and said: We ought to obey God rather than
men.TheExpositor.tv60Dealing with the policeKnow the laws of the
land, and know your 1st amendment rights (Christians do not have
Christian rights, but in America we do have the Bill of
Rights)Often times the police are wrong, or are haters of ChristIf
theyre not saved, theyre enemies of Christ (Col 1:21 & Rom
5:10)You may have to make that difficult decision, that could get
you arrestedPaul said in 1 Cor 15:58, Therefore, my beloved
brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of
the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.Jude
said in Jude 1:3 it was needful for me to write unto you, and
exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was
once delivered unto the saints. (a video on contending for the
faith here https://youtu.be/tegMDFBppJw )Following is a video where
a police officers in Florida unlawfully tell OAP Adam to move
along, when he respectfully refused, they arrest him + more
(http://www.theexpositor.tv/?p=6939 )TheExpositor.tv61Dealing with
the policeBelow are a few of many videos on how to interact with
policePolice order me to leave, I refuse
https://youtu.be/LosZyMoNeP8 Los Angeles Deputy detains me
https://youtu.be/6pf39x4IkR8 Riverside police at a farmers market
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1plsXGEilKE Riverside Deputy
attempts to silence preacher http://youtu.be/bescc5Gzfz8Redlands
police warn of potential violence at nude bar
http://youtu.be/cryqLOSQfxcPolice official from unbiblical church
attempts to silence preacher http://youtu.be/4b7Kn_dvv1EOceanside
police respond to nude bar http://youtu.be/RjEoV9eiZSoSan
Bernardino Sheriff Deputy attempts to quash my use of camera
http://youtu.be/x0vsoGfuJZAUpland police officers respond to nude
bar http://youtu.be/73WCUnJCRzs Preaching to the LAPD & CHP at
the 2014 Emmy Awards https://youtu.be/bJWBT5HqJwE Preaching to the
LAPD at the Stanley Cup celebration
https://youtu.be/LtEhOfFR3tY
TheExpositor.tv62Dealing with the police additional resources
Here is a compilation of some case laws, that are very helpful and
applicable to open-air preachers. These decisions were handed down
by the U.S. federal courts. They are also helpful for pro-life
sidewalk counselors, as well as handing out tracts / literature,
ect. I recommend having a copy with you, to give to the police when
they
respond.http://www.theexpositor.tv/wp-content/uploads/Case-law-for-open-air-preachers.docx
Know your Bill of rights when interacting with a police officer. A
detailed
info-graphichttp://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/01/02/here-are-all-the-rights-you-have-when-interacting-with-a-police-officer/Here
is an excellent 15-minute video / teaching on when Christians can
Biblically and respectfully disobey the police / government.
http://www.theexpositor.tv/blog/video-on-when-christians-should-not-submit-to-police-officers-or-the-government-and-when-resistance-to-tyrants-is-obedience-to-god/
TheExpositor.tv63TheExpositor.tv64Soteriology(and abbreviated ABCs
look at Soteriology )
Soteriology
We really should devote an entire PowerPoint to this one
word.The term soteriology comes from the Greek terms stria
(salvation and/or deliverance) via a str (a Saviour or Deliverer)
In systematic theology, it refers to the study of the doctrine of
salvation.Soteriology, the doctrine of salvation, must be the
grandest theme in the Scriptures. It embraces all of time as well
as eternity past and future. It relates in one way or another to
all of mankind, without exception. It even has ramifications in the
sphere of the angels. It is the theme of both the Old and New
Testaments. It is personal, national, and cosmic. And it centers on
the greatest Person, our Lord Jesus Christ. Charles Ryrie
TheExpositor.tv65SoteriologyFor the purposes of this
presentation, lets fast forward thru the ABCs of Soteriology,
applying it to evangelismWe are just sowers of His SeedThe Apostle
Paul said, Who then is Paul, and whoisApollos, but ministers
through whom you believed, as the Lord gave to each one?I planted,
Apollos watered, but God gave the increase.So then neither he who
plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the
increase. Now he who plants and he who waters are one, and each one
will receive his own reward according to his own labor. 1st Cor
3:5-8Which means we dont manufacture results, nor create resultsWe
dont ask them to accept Jesus into their heart, then declare them
savedTheExpositor.tv66SoteriologyWe dont ask them to give a raise
your hand roll-call, then declare them savedWe dont get them to
make a decision, then declare them saved We dont have them repeat
an Unbiblical Sinners Prayer, then declare them saved (article here
http://www.theexpositor.tv/?p=6676 )The Lord adds to His church as
He choosesAll the results belong to the Lord, andAll the glory goes
to the Lord
TheExpositor.tv67SoteriologySalvation is entirely a matter of
Gods free, sovereign choice Nevertheless, it is equally true to say
that if a man is not saved, it is because of his own rejection of
the gospel which is offered to him. ~ Martyn Lloyd-Jones.Evangelism
is not a ball game to see how many souls I can profess to win to
Christ. Evangelism is a matter of eternal life, or eternal
damnation. Only the Lord knows the heart, but in time we can
examine the fruit. ~ Bill RhettsHeres a video of a fellow
responding to the Gospel, as I open-air preached in Dallas Texas
http://youtu.be/CK4ljmYKno0
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othersEncouraging words from others
If sinners will be damned, at least let them leap to hell over
our bodies. And if they perish, let them perish with our arms about
their knees, imploring them to stay. If hell must be filled, at
least let it be filled in the teeth of our exertions, and let not
one go there unwarned and unprayed for. ~ Charles SpurgeonDo you
want to go to heaven alone? I fear you will never go there. Have
you no wish for others to be saved? Then you are not saved
yourself. Be sure of that. Charles SurgeonGive me one hundred
preachers who fear nothing but sin, and desire nothing but God, and
I care not a straw whether they be clergymen or laymen; such alone
will shake the gates of hell and set up the kingdom of heaven on
Earth.~ John Wesley
TheExpositor.tv70Encouraging words from othersIf the Christian
is truly obedient to the Great Commission, he will give his life to
go down into the well, or to hold the rope for those who go down.
Either way, the rope will be burned into his hands. The depth of
the scars will determine the extent of the obedience. Have you
surrendered your life to go to the lost peoples of the world, or
have you surrendered your life to support those who go? What has
the Great Commission cost you? Where are your scars? - Paul Washer,
HeartCry Missionary Society
In answer to your inquiry, I consider that the chief dangers
which confront the coming century will be religion without the Holy
Ghost, Christianity without Christ, forgiveness without repentance,
salvation without regeneration, politics without God, and heaven
without hell. William Booth, Founder of the Salvation Army
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