Not Every Christian is Called to Preach the Gospel

[dwight92070]

We are not all evangelists. Ephesians 4 says that some are apostles, some are prophets, some are evangelists, some are pastors, and some are teachers.

Romans 12:4 says that all the members of the body of Christ do not have the same function.

Romans 12:6-8 says that some have the gift of prophecy, some the gift of serving, some the gift of teaching, some the gift of exhortation, some the gift of giving, some the gift of leading, and some the gift of showing mercy.
Verse 6 also says that we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us.

So the next time that an evangelist or a pastor tries to tell you that we all need to hit the streets and preach or witness, tell them that that is not Biblical. Many try to lay a guilt trip on others in the church, because we're not bold and preaching and witnessing like they are.

If they're out there bolding witnessing and preaching, ask them if they're doing that full time. If not, why not? Since winning souls is so important, why aren't they doing it full time? Jesus and the apostles did it full time. If they are doing it full time, then who supports their families? Who pays their bills? Jesus and the apostles had many women and men who supported their full time ministry WITH (GET READY FOR IT) JOBS !!!!

Oh no, you mean some are actually called to do full time jobs? Yes, to not only support their families, but also give to others WHO ARE ACTUALLY CALLED to be evangelists or missionaries (these are doing the work of apostles). But also to support prophets, and those who serve, and those who teach, and those who lead and those who show mercy, and those who give, and those who exhort (solid, mature, Christian counseling).

In other words, MOST of the church will stay home, take jobs, support their families and exercise their gifts as they are able to, according to how each one is called to bear fruit for God.

Look at the early church in Jerusalem in Acts 2:41 and Acts 4:4. The total number was about 5,000 men, which means maybe 15 to 20 thousand men, women and children. How many of them were called to go and preach to the nations? Well we know the 12 apostles were but besides them very few were called to leave home, but they were to work and support their families and, as they were able, support the church too.

Yes, even those of us who stay home can and should share Jesus when we have the opportunity, but if that hinders us from whole-heartedly doing our normal job, then we're not honoring God by witnessing "on the clock", so to speak. In fact, to take the time to talk to someone about Jesus, when we should be doing our job - IS DISHONORING JESUS. If we're taking a lunch break, then that's a different story - that's our time to use as we wish.

 

[civic]

You have opened up pandoras box lol.

This topic and several others related to it have been on my mind for a while.

While we are at it is every man called to make disciples as per the great commission ?

Or was that specific to the 12 ?

Evangelism and making disciples are 2 sides of the same coin. You cannot have one without the other.

 

[dwight92070]

Billy Graham, as an evangelist, as far as I know, tried to put Bibles into the hands of new believers, and to direct them to get involved with a local, healthy, Biblical church, where hopefully the leaders and other believers could take them under their wing and disciple them. If we are a mature Christian, we should be willing to help a new believer as much as we possibly can to help them grow. New believers definitely need godly teaching.
Any evangelist who doesn't at least do those things may be doing more harm than good. Remember the woman at the well told her city about Jesus - they came out to meet Him, and He spent two days with them. Imagine if Jesus spent two days with us!! Would that be life -changing or what? It was enough for many of them to conclude the He was "indeed the Savior of the world."John 4:42
I don't know see that it would be good for a carnal Christian, one who is still enslaved to certain sins, to attempt to disciple anyone. He himself may need discipling.
Also remember Paul revisited some cities where he had brought many to the Lord. What did he do? Did he appoint evangelists? No, he appointed elders, who could teach them and guide them in their Christian walk.

 

[e v e]

we are asked to deny this earth and world and follow Him

and return to eden.

nothing else.

 

[dwight92070]

Could you give me a verse on that?

 

[civic]

Billy Graham, as an evangelist, as far as I know, tried to put Bibles into the hands of new believers, and to direct them to get involved with a local, healthy, Biblical church, where hopefully the leaders and other believers could take them under their wing and disciple them. If we are a mature Christian, we should be willing to help a new believer as much as we possibly can to help them grow. New believers definitely need godly teaching.
Any evangelist who doesn't at least do those things may be doing more harm than good. Remember the woman at the well told her city about Jesus - they came out to meet Him, and He spent two days with them. Imagine if Jesus spent two days with us!! Would that be life -changing or what? It was enough for many of them to conclude the He was "indeed the Savior of the world."John 4:42
I don't know see that it would be good for a carnal Christian, one who is still enslaved to certain sins, to attempt to disciple anyone. He himself may need discipling.
Also remember Paul revisited some cities where he had brought many to the Lord. What did he do? Did he appoint evangelists? No, he appointed elders, who could teach them and guide them in their Christian walk.

Billy Graham had follow up in place at every event he preached at, it was a requirement for those who came forward to be connected to a local church.

I actually have one of his counciling books from his events that is really good.

 

[Tothalordbeallglory]

Billy Graham had follow up in place at every event he preached at, it was a requirement for those who came forward to be connected to a local church.

I actually have one of his counciling books from his events that is really good.

This is all a set up civic . I have long known about this abraham accords and have warned against it .
These people essentially believe we are all serving the same GOD .
YES even jared and vance as well as the popes they been working for my friend .
I mean WHERE do you THINK this abraham accords came from .
The vatican and popes were working on this long before TRUMP was ever even in The presidency .
Jared kushner , i also have known about that man for quite some time too .
This is all a set up my friend . And they know how to make it seem so necessary for the good of humanity .

 

[Amos]

We are all called to share our faith "to every man an answer".

It's a good thing to share your testimony. "11. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death." Rev. 12:11

It is also direct command from Jesus, it offers people hope and salvation, brings glory to God, demonstrates compassion for the lost, and is seen as an act of love and obedience to Christ. Sharing this "good news" is a vital part of Christian faith and practice, intended to reconcile people to God and establish His Kingdom on earth. As seen in Matthew 28:18-20

“And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.” – Matthew 24:14

We share the gospel in hopeful expectation of Christ’s promised Kingdom being established on earth.

“For ‘everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’ How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!'” – Romans 10:13-15

Jesus’ final words were not a suggestion, but a command. Our feet are intended to be the wheels transporting good news to all corners of the globe.

 

[dwight92070]

We are all called to share our faith "to every man an answer".

It's a good thing to share your testimony. "11. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death." Rev. 12:11

It is also direct command from Jesus, it offers people hope and salvation, brings glory to God, demonstrates compassion for the lost, and is seen as an act of love and obedience to Christ. Sharing this "good news" is a vital part of Christian faith and practice, intended to reconcile people to God and establish His Kingdom on earth. As seen in Matthew 28:18-20

“And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.” – Matthew 24:14

We share the gospel in hopeful expectation of Christ’s promised Kingdom being established on earth.

“For ‘everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’ How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!'” – Romans 10:13-15

Jesus’ final words were not a suggestion, but a command. Our feet are intended to be the wheels transporting good news to all corners of the globe.

No argument there. We should tell others about Jesus, when that opportunity arises. I try to do that as much as possible, but we are not all evangelists or preachers. How did Jesus Himself share the gospel? Look at how He started with the woman at the well. "Give me a drink." He started by doing something kind by not discriminating against a Samaritan woman and having a conversation with her. He did NOT start by preaching at her - out of the blue, which is what many evangelists and pastors would have us do.
Years ago, I was with a group of young people who went to Aspen to "witness" to people on the streets. We were to go up to total strangers and tell them the gospel, whether they were in a hurry or wanted to hear us or not. It was considered "Bold" to witness that way. It was totally awkward. Many are turned off by Christians who act that way. Often times, you are pushing people away from the gospel by such insensitve actions. Many would say, "Who cares, as long as you are telling others about Jesus." God cares. Try doing it the way Jesus did, not pretending you have a better way.