The world would be a better place if born-again Christians engaged more in effective evangelism. Jesus commissioned His disciples to “go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit” (Mathew 28:19). The disciples, upon receiving the Holy Spirit, embarked on this mission. Jesus expects the same response from the current church, yet most believers are reluctant to evangelize. Before reading any further, ask yourself this question: “When was the last time I shared the Good News with an unbeliever?” Evangelism might seem like any religious activity, but it is so significant that we cannot afford apathy. Here is a list showing how evangelism impacts us and society.
Evangelism transforms sinners into saints
When we share the gospel and convince unbelievers to accept Christ, we help them become saints. Paul in Ephesians 2:19 refers to believers as saints. He repeats the term in Philippians 1:1, Colossians 1:26, and three more times in the first and second Corinthian letters. An unbeliever remains a sinner until they receive the gospel. To put it even more explicitly, unbelievers remain bound by sin until believers become responsible enough to liberate them through evangelism.
Evangelism reveals the Love of God to the world.
Effective evangelism should focus on the love that God demonstrated by allowing His Son to die on behalf of a careless, ungrateful, and idolatrous human race. If evangelists presented the gospel with accuracy and simplicity, more people would come to Christ. I believe that effective evangelism should compare man’s wretchedness and helplessness with God’s extravagant grace.
Evangelism snatches people from eternal damnation
As believers, we should never forget that anyone who dies without Christ is eternally doomed. John 3:18 reminds us that condemnation is not a result of being too sinful but simply choosing unbelief. Jesus, in John 16:9-11, confirmed that the sin He holds against the world is unbelief. In Jude 1:23, the duty of snatching those who are about to face eternal punishment is ours. Based on this verse, we can conclude that evangelists are like firefighters; they save others from self-destruction.
Evangelism triggers signs and wonders
I have yet to meet an evangelist who has not witnessed miracles happening during soul-winning events. One of my evangelist friends shared testimonies of a blind man being healed and another had his short leg grow instantly. I know this statement sounds outrageous, given our skepticism about miracles, but the best way to confirm if signs and wonders follow evangelists is to either start preaching more often or analyze the apostles’ lives. In Acts 9:32, Peter healed Aeneas without making a long prayer.
Evangelism leads to spiritual maturity
As we embark on this mission, we grow spiritually. Look at Peter before and during his evangelizing mission. The same man who abandoned Jesus and went back to his business is the same who stood before the Sanhedrin and declared “We cannot keep quiet. We must speak about what we have seen and heard.” (Acts 4:19). If you check carefully, you will notice that Peter was transformed from a coward and double-minded man to a courageous apostle. Likewise, we mature in Christ as we continue with evangelism.
Final remarks: If you are a believer, remember that it is your responsibility to reach the unreached. Our Father has delegated the duty of evangelism to us. We hold the key to unbelievers’ eternity, and if we neglect our responsibility, these people will perish. I challenge you today; come up with a plan for sharing the gospel with someone daily. You can send them an email, call them, and meet them up.
