Wednesday Night Bible Class
Evangelism
For
August 19, 2026 Bible Study
I. Evangelism
Evangelism-Zealous preaching and distribution of the gospel
Evangelist- a person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith, especially by public preaching.
a. Featured Texts
i. Romans 10:14-15
Commentary: All Christians are to evangelize. All Christians are to spread God’s word.
II. Why?
a. Matthew 9:37
b. John 10:16
c. Acts 26:18
d. 2 Peter 3:9
Commentary: Christians are to work the harvest bringing in the lost sheep as Christ commanded. Our duty is to turn the lost to the light.
III. Power and Duty
a. Matthew 4:19
b. Acts 1:8
Commentary: Christians have a duty to spread God’ word. We will not receive the power that the apostles did, but that does not stop us from being witnesses for Christ.
IV. Plan
a. Mark 4:14
b. Mark 13:10
c. Mark 16:15
d. Romans 16:25-27
Commentary: The gospel is to be carried to everyone from the Jew to the Gentile. The gospel must be taught and preached to the four corners of the earth.
V. Purpose
a. Luke 24:47
b. John 12:32
c. John 15:16
d. Acts 9:15
Commentary: Like Paul Christians are to go and proclaim the gospel. We are the chosen vessels that God has set aside to spread the word and increase our numbers.
VI. Promise
a. Matthew 28:19-20
Commentary: Christ will be with those who work to bring in the harvest. Christians are to make disciples of all nations. We are teachers in both word and deed.
VII. Conduct
a. Matthew 10:16
Commentary: Christians are to conduct themselves in an upright manner when spreading the word. We are to be smart as serpents but harmless as doves in our dealings with others.
VIII. Results
a. John 4:35-36
b. Acts 11:19-21
c. Acts 12:24
d. 1 Corinthians 3:6-9
Commentary: The results of our labor is a chance at eternal life for us and those we bring to Christ.
Quote of Introspection:
“We should be more concerned with reaching the lost than pampering the saved.”
David McGee
