The Cycle of Constant Components

I have just completed reading a book entitled, “The Local Church in Evangelism” written by Randy Hurst. It is a textbook for a class I am taking about reaching outside of the walls of our churches and really making an impact on the community. Inside the book, I found a section of analysis of the great commission. It does a good job of discussing the difference ( if there is one ) between evangelism and discipleship. Our mission includes both and treating them separately is an artificial distinction. The mission of reaching the lost includes proclaiming the gospel, leading people to a decision to follow Christ, and discipling them to become evangelists-messengers to the spiritually lost people in the world. Here is the cycle:

“Evangelism should always be undertaken with the objective of discipleship, and discipleship should always prepare believers for evangelism.”

They are “Constant Components”

I will be spending the weekend finishing this class and I expect to gain some new insights on effectively sharing the gospel.

I challenge my blog readers to all strive to learn one new thing today.