Called By Jesus
Commissioned to Fish
The Bible constantly reminds us of what we are to do as disciples of Christ. Cultivating a daily bible reading habit is essential for spiritual growth and becoming more Christlike. One of the responsibilities Jesus called us to do is the Great Commission.
In Matthew 28:18-20, Jesus told His disciples, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.”
Everyone is familiar with this verse where Jesus instructed us to “make disciples of all nations”. We are called to share the Gospel to the world. You might not be called to overseas evangelism like missionaries are, but you can still do your part within your local community.
Jesus did not stop here with regard to his instructions. He told His disciples, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” (Matthew 4:19) This is simple and clearly relatable to the disciples who were fishermen by trade. As fishermen, they also understand that like fishing, being “fishers of men” would entail risks with no guaranteed returns. Still, they trusted in the Lord and did their best to share the Gospel, with God being with them every step of the way.
Note that Jesus did not call us to spread the good news of His kingdom only once. These are just a few manners in which He had commissioned us to evangelize. It is therefore important for us to commit ourselves, as Jesus had repeatedly urged His disciples, to do so.
Furthermore, God might even call you to full-time ministry. This is not to be confused with the primary responsibility of “fishing” which Jesus had entrusted to us, but a kingdom call to full time service in church or missions organizations. God will equip you with the spiritual gifts needed to answer His call. Check out your spiritual gifts, to see how you may contribute as you avail yourself to the Kingdom work for the glory of God.
Starting Out
God has chosen us to share His message with the people around us, and even through our seemingly mundane experiences, we can inspire others to come to know Him.
Often, we find it hard to take our first step of faith. You might feel that today’s world is increasingly indifferent towards the Gospel, or that the many contemporary issues might prove difficult for you to start a conversation about the faith.
We need to take a small step out of our comfort zone and put ourselves out there. There are many ways to do this. The time tested tele-evangelism and door-to-door evangelism were popular ways of engaging years ago. These days, evangelism happens everywhere: campuses, workplaces, hawker centres.
With the vast information available on the internet, the public is generally aware of the good news of Christ. What sets them apart from becoming believers is how convinced they are by their personal encounters of Christians around them . Being the light of the world calls us to make good examples out of ourselves so that others are able to see God’s love and light, which in turn, inspire them to want to know more about Him.
Effective evangelism stems from your conviction in the faith and your desire for others to know about the Gospel. The Bible reminds us in 1 Peter 3:15 to “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” Not sure what to say when sharing the Gospel? Start with your experience with God! Our testimonies and good deeds are powerful evidence that can convince others of the goodness of God.
Tools For the Process
Not sure how to begin a spiritual conversation? There are tools that you can utilize to help the process. These evangelistic tracts can help you explain the Gospel in interesting ways to your audience, and there are even unique ones tailored specifically to the audience you want to engage.
What happens after someone wants to know more about the faith? You can journey with them, including bringing them to church so they can learn more about Christ and be involved with the community. We have plenty of great resources to aid you in your walk with them, such as the Christianity Explored series. You might also be interested in our article on how to disciple new believers as they start on this spiritual journey.
You can check out some of our recommended reads below for other resources to help you as you begin your journey!
One of the most effective evangelistic tools ever developed, The Four Spiritual Laws presents a clear explanation of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This booklet is a great road map to guide you through the core components of the gospel, helping you to share your faith with confidence.
Christianity Explored / Hope Explored
Part of the Christianity Explored ministries series, Christianity Explored and Hope Explored both offer new and pre-believers alike a chance to get to know Christ better. As they explore Mark's and Luke’s Gospel, people find out who Jesus is, what he achieved, and what it means for us today, and shows that Christianity is about real hope: a joyful expectation for the future, based on true events in the past, which changes everything about my present.
Sent: Living a Life That Invites Others to Jesus
By Heather and Ashley Holleman
Be invited to grow joyfully with Jesus as you live out your true identity as sent to share Jesus with others. You'll learn practical strategies for gathering those in your community through discussion questions and activities that teach everything from asking good questions to sharing your own stories of gospel transformation.
By Sam Chan
In modern days, personal evangelism is viewed negatively. Recent studies confirm that the majority of Christians rarely evangelize, worried they might offend their family or lose their friends. In this book, author Sam Chan equips everyday Christians with practical, tested ways of sharing their faith in the least awkward ways possible.
By Edward Grimenstein
Gain confidence in speaking God’s Law and Gospel with both boldness and love to those around us. Learn how to teach the distinctly Lutheran teachings of Law and Gospel through each chapter.
By Rebecca Manley Pippert
Renowned evangelist Becky Pippert draws on decades of conversations about Christianity around the world to call and equip ordinary Christians to share Jesus through their ordinary day-to-day conversations. It will give readers the confidence to share Jesus like Jesus—relevantly, thoughtfully, and effectively.
Evangelism Made Slightly Less Difficult
By Nick Pollard
Pollard examines why people think the way they do and provides help for better understanding and challenging non-Christian worldviews. He also answers skeptics tough questions, offers practical methods for explaining the gospel, and gives suggestions for leading others in their first steps to faith in Christ.
Telling the Story
By Luis Palau
Answer God’s call to be an evangelist and understand what it means to be one with this book. Discover help for building a ministry team, utilizing multimedia resources, learning about characteristics and spiritual requirements to have or to cultivate, how to maintain a balance between personal and professional life, and assessing your spiritual gifts.
Honest Evangelism
By Rico Tice
Short, clear, realistic and humorous, this book will challenge you to be honest in your conversations about Jesus, help you to know how to talk about him, and inspire you that God can and will use ordinary people to change eternal destinies.
Effective Intercultural Evangelism
By W Jay Moon
This book demonstrates contextual evangelism approaches that are relevant, biblical, and practical. The authors draw on new research conducted with hundreds of participants that reveal concrete ways to communicate the gospel effectively across cultures. Greater understanding provides us with better skills for relational connection, empathy, and effective witness.
Bringing the Gospel Home
By Randy Newman
Randy Newman gives insights from the Scriptures, stories of others who have learned some lessons along the way, and specific steps you can take to make progress in engaging with others. Bringing the Gospel Home will help any Christian seeking to guide loved ones into the family of God.
By Normal L Geisler
This refreshing, practical resource is ideal for churches and individuals. Readers will discover how God uses their everyday encounters for great things when they switch from trying to witness effectively to effectively being a witness through communication and compassion.
Scatter
By Andrew Scott
In Scatter, missions innovator Andrew Scott sounds a call for a new era of missions, one that uses the global marketplace for gospel growth and sees every Christian—engineer, baker, pastor, or other—as God’s global image bearer. Helping us see the grand narrative of Scripture and how each of us fits within it, he issues a compelling call: scatter.
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