FIRE EVANGELISM

F.I.R.E. Evangelism


Preachers in those olden days were filled with holy flame,
Preaching for the souls of men and not for worldly fame.
Under such old-fashioned preaching, people did obey,
And the Lord did save them in the good old-fashioned way.
[from a song by R.E.Winsett]

The disciples waited in Jerusalem for power from on high before they began their mission to win the world for Christ.

"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." Acts 1:8

"And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen." Mark 16:20

"They went forth, and preached everywhere. Acts of the Apostles is the history of their preaching. It should be studied to see how the Apostles understood and preached the Commission of the Lord. The Commission of Christ is to His Church; its field is the world; its work is to preach the gospel; its congregation embraces every creature; its offer is a free and full salvation; the conditions of salvation are faith in Christ, and obedience to Him; the consequence of rejecting Christ's salvation is eternal condemnation." —People's New Testament, Johnson's Notes


1. FAITH in Jesus the Christ.

"And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name." John 20:30-31

"For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?" 1 John 5:4-5


2. INTERCESSION in Prayer

"Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications (petitions), prayers, intercessions (requests), and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth." 1 Tim 2:1-4

"Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak." Col 4:2-4


3. REVOLUTION in Christ

'But when they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some brethren to the rulers of the city, crying out, "These who have turned the world upside down have come here too." Acts 17:6

"Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth--to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people-- saying with a loud voice, "Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water." Rev 14:6-7

The GOSPEL is that God has Acted In Jesus Christ to save the world and that everyone is called to Come to Him and be saved! (listen to Paul in 1 Cor. 15.)

“It is written in the prophets, 'And they shall all be taught by God.'
Therefore everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to Me.” John 6:45; Isaiah 54:13


4. EVANGELISM Around The World

I know I have salvation, through Christ the Lord divine,
Because I feel His presence, within this heart of mine.
It made me oh so happy, I want the world to know,
I'm living my religion; I'll tell where-e'er I go!
[from a song by A.J.Showalter Col 1:27]

“To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Col 1:27

"For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard." Acts 4:20

"Now the Lord spoke to Paul in the night by a vision, "Do not be afraid, but speak, and do not keep silent; for I am with you, and no one will attack you to hurt you; for I have many people in this city." And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them." Acts 18:9-11

"Then news of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch. When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord. For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord." Acts 11:22-24