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A Fresh Old Understanding of Evangelism & Witnessing

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Jack Kooyman
Jack Kooyman

This is a revised and updated version of an earlier presentation, "A Biblical Perspective on Evangelism & Witnessing," as my understanding and practice continue to evolve and adapt.

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Updated: April 2019 A Fresh Old Perspective on Evangelism & Witnessing Prepared by Jack Kooyman
Old or Familiar Western/U.S. Model New (Old) Model__________ Evangelism model = sales Evangelism as more show than tell Sales Call/Closing the Deal Conversations with Friends Conversion as Event Conversion as Journey or Process鰹 View people primarily as sinners View people primarily as image bearers Formula/Script oriented Relationship/interest oriented Agenda based relationships Friendship based relationships Salvation = afterlife/individual Salvation/New Life begins now; includes all of creation/culture (see John 3:16; Rom. 8:22-23) Saving /Rescuing /Winning Inviting/Welcoming/Introducing Gospel as fire escape Gospel as Good News of Gods Kingdom/Reign/Shalom
People are In or Out Moving toward or away from Jesus*** Witness only as individuals Witness primarily as community Share the way of salvation Be aware of Holy Spirit provided opportunities in conversations with others. Proving; convincing; defending Sharing transformation/grace stories Same starting point for everyone Meet people where they are Believing before belonging Belonging before believing鰹
Some Relevant New Testament Scripture Questions to consider and discuss after reading each of the following Scripture passages: What does the passage teach us about how people come to know and follow Jesus Which, if any, of the previous models are represented in the following passages? Jesus and the Samaritan woman: John 4:7-30 Jesus and the man blind from birth: John 9 1-11 / 24-38 Jesus prayer for those who will follow him: John. 17:20-23 Paul in Athens: Acts 17: 22-23 Peter & Cornelius: Acts 10:1-48 I Peter 3:15 (NIV)
The Role & Work of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is always and everywhere the first and primary Witness. We are partners and collaborators with the Holy Spirit.[Our] first tasksare learning to listen to God and collaborate with the Holy Spirit. (p. 34 in Re-Imagining Evangelism, by Rick Richardson) Acts 1:8 . . . you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
Prayer & Witnessing Pray for opportunities to have spiritual conversations. Pay attention to Holy Spirit promptings/nudgings. Ask and depend on the Holy Spirit to speak through you and to the heart of the person with whom you are having a conversation. Pray for those with whom you have had spiritual conversations.

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A Fresh Old Understanding of Evangelism & Witnessing

  • 1. Updated: April 2019 A Fresh Old Perspective on Evangelism & Witnessing Prepared by Jack Kooyman
  • 2. Old or Familiar Western/U.S. Model New (Old) Model__________ Evangelism model = sales Evangelism as more show than tell Sales Call/Closing the Deal Conversations with Friends Conversion as Event Conversion as Journey or Process鰹 View people primarily as sinners View people primarily as image bearers Formula/Script oriented Relationship/interest oriented Agenda based relationships Friendship based relationships Salvation = afterlife/individual Salvation/New Life begins now; includes all of creation/culture (see John 3:16; Rom. 8:22-23) Saving /Rescuing /Winning Inviting/Welcoming/Introducing Gospel as fire escape Gospel as Good News of Gods Kingdom/Reign/Shalom
  • 3. People are In or Out Moving toward or away from Jesus*** Witness only as individuals Witness primarily as community Share the way of salvation Be aware of Holy Spirit provided opportunities in conversations with others. Proving; convincing; defending Sharing transformation/grace stories Same starting point for everyone Meet people where they are Believing before belonging Belonging before believing鰹
  • 4. Some Relevant New Testament Scripture Questions to consider and discuss after reading each of the following Scripture passages: What does the passage teach us about how people come to know and follow Jesus Which, if any, of the previous models are represented in the following passages? Jesus and the Samaritan woman: John 4:7-30 Jesus and the man blind from birth: John 9 1-11 / 24-38 Jesus prayer for those who will follow him: John. 17:20-23 Paul in Athens: Acts 17: 22-23 Peter & Cornelius: Acts 10:1-48 I Peter 3:15 (NIV)
  • 5. The Role & Work of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is always and everywhere the first and primary Witness. We are partners and collaborators with the Holy Spirit.[Our] first tasksare learning to listen to God and collaborate with the Holy Spirit. (p. 34 in Re-Imagining Evangelism, by Rick Richardson) Acts 1:8 . . . you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
  • 6. Prayer & Witnessing Pray for opportunities to have spiritual conversations. Pay attention to Holy Spirit promptings/nudgings. Ask and depend on the Holy Spirit to speak through you and to the heart of the person with whom you are having a conversation. Pray for those with whom you have had spiritual conversations.