2024.11.17(MESSAGE) Do the Work of an Evangelist! (2 Timothy 4:1-5)

원본: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egGla0MeeaQ&t=37s

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Introduction

Rediscovery true thanksgiving in salvation and fulfilling the calling to be an evangelist. Believers are not merely workers but evangelists entrusted with the ministry of saving lives with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The foundation of this calling lies in understanding and holding on to the truth of Jesus Christ as proclaimed in Matthew 4:19.

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Living Wisely in the End Times

1. Challenges of the Last Days:
   • The world is filled with philosophies, ideologies, and distractions that deny God and distort the truth.
   • Antichrists and deceptive teachings cause spiritual confusion, leading people to rely on themselves rather than God.
2. Solution:
   • Reside in the truth, which is Jesus Christ (John 8:42).
   • Isaiah 40:8 reminds believers to invest in the eternal word of God, which stands forever.
3. Victory in Christ:
   • Believers are victors through Christ’s death and resurrection, which defeated Satan’s power (1 Peter 5:7-8).
   • Cast anxieties on God and stand firm in faith to overcome the enemy’s attacks.

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The Evangelist’s Calling

1. The Field’s Spiritual State:
   • The world is spiritually blind and dominated by self-centeredness, materialism, and Satan’s rule (1 John 2:16, Judges 21:25).
   • Without God, people are separated from life and fall into curses and destruction.
2. God’s Purpose:
   • Believers are chosen by grace to proclaim the gospel to spiritually lost souls.
   • Romans 10:14-15 highlights the necessity of preaching the gospel, as no one can believe without hearing the message.
3. God’s Selection:
   • Believers are predestined and chosen before creation to fulfill this mission (Ephesians 1:3-5).
   • Thanksgiving should be rooted in salvation, not in transient material blessings.

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The Work of an Evangelist

1. Preach the Word:
   • Evangelists are called to proclaim the gospel “in season and out of season” (2 Timothy 4:2).
   • The word of God carries creative power, breaking darkness and bringing life (Genesis 1:2-3, John 20:31).
2. Transform the Field:
   • Like Philip in Acts 8:5-8, believers are called to proclaim Christ boldly in spiritually barren fields, turning them into places of great joy.

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The Evangelist’s Lifestyle

1. Standard of an Evangelist:
   • Align studies, work, and life with the mission of saving 237 nations and 5,000 tribes.
   • Focus on building the “economy of light” to support this mission.
2. Level of an Evangelist:
   • Establish three courtyards in the ministry:
     • Revive multitudes with the gospel.
     • Heal through prayer.
     • Raise remnants as spiritual summits to block disasters.
3. Life of an Evangelist:
   • Dedicate the three-day weekend (Friday to Sunday) to spiritual growth:
     • Friday: Prayer and worship for healing and gratitude.
     • Saturday: Core training and discovering God-given talents.
     • Sunday: Align life with the three streams of the word, prayer, and evangelism.

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Conclusion

Believers are called to redefine thanksgiving by focusing on salvation and their identity in Christ. By residing in Jesus Christ, proclaiming the gospel, and living as evangelists, they fulfill God’s will to save the world. Let the gospel guide your life, and may you be strong in the grace of Christ to transform your field into a place of joy and salvation. Amen.

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