As Christians, we have different places in this world, especially when we consider our work. There are Christians everywhere with all sorts of different jobs. This work is a blessing from God. However, our true identity is not in our work. When God sends you out every morning, He sends you out as a Christian, to make bridges to non-believers. We are fishermen sent to catch fish. At our jobs, we work for the Lord.
There is a difference between evangelism and witnessing. Evangelism is specifically to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ through the speaking of the gospel message. Witnessing is revealing what is invisible, such as loving one another to show the love of Christ. We are also witnesses and when we obey, we witness for Christ, but it is not evangelism. Unbelievers are not saved by witnessing, but by the hearing and believing of the gospel.
Evangelism is accomplished by Christians. Only those who have experienced God’s salvation can share the truth with others. People think that you can accomplish any dream if you try. In the worldly sense, it might be true but no one can accomplish being a Christian. Only by God’s grace can a person be saved. Additionally, not only are we unable, but we have no desire to become a Christian. From the beginning, we are dead because of our sins and we are Christians only by God’s grace (Ephesians 2:1-6, Matthew 19:23-24) The fact that we can be saved and are saved is God’s compassion (Mt 19:26, John 3:16)
Since only God saves, God’s salvation is not a coincidence. He plans every moment from the beginning of time. God also doesn’t make any mistakes in whom He saves or not saves. His salvation is sure. Evangelism and God’s salvation go together (Mt 4:18). Peter and Andrew were working their normal jobs when Jesus sought them and called them. In the same way, God sends us to those who are working (Rom 10:14).
Evangelism is never alone. We forget Jesus is with us and become fearful. In reality, Jesus is the one who is active and working when we share the gospel (Mt 28:20). Take Peter, a veteran fisherman. He went fishing and caught nothing (John 21:3). Jesus knew that Peter had caught nothing all night. Why? Because without Jesus we can do nothing (Jn 15:5). Then Jesus demonstrates what it is like when He is with them. This story helps us to be bold because the resurrected Jesus is with us. Even if we have little knowledge, Christ says He will give you the words to speak (Ac 5:29-30, Mt 10:16-19).
Evangelism is impossible without obedience and is a fruit of our sanctification. Evangelism is a sharing of the joy we have received from God with the unbeliever. God commands us to proclaim the gospel just as Jesus commanded Peter to cast the net on the right side of the boat. The disciples obeyed him and caught a lot of fish. Jesus Christ is the head of the church and we are the body of Christ, as the head wills so the body must follow and obey. It is our disobedience when we fail to evangelize. Jesus is Lord and we must obey Him (Phil 2:9-11). Sadly, too many Christians do not submit to the Word of God. They make excuses or avoid these parts of the Bible (Jn 20:21). They fear men when they should fear God. Make evangelism a priority over your fear and busyness. Why else has God saved you? To be busy? No. It is to evangelize, and as you evangelize with boldness and clarity, your fear will lessen and Christ will work.
Evangelism must be gospel-centered. Jesus said, “cast THE net”. The net we are commanded to cast is the gospel. We must not imitate the famous Charles Finney, who relied on altar calls, sinner’s prayer methods and taught decisional regeneration. These do not work because they cannot save a sinner. Our job is simple, proclaim the one true gospel of Jesus Christ (2 Cor 4:13). Only by the gospel can someone be saved from death unto life, a life of Christ. It is Christ who lives in me, therefore, I live by faith (Gal 2:20)
In conclusion, how can we start sharing the gospel at work? Preach the gospel to yourself every day. Work for the glory of God. Practice careful listening. Pray for them relentlessly. Then God will use you for evangelism.
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