Just finished listening to John Piper’s sermon based on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian. You can find it in Acts 8:26-40.
Hearing the direct instruction of the Lord is something that I rarely consider in street evangelism, but I am always aware that God is at work when we are out there. I have had many times when it seems that God has arranged an opportunity for the gospel. In this message, Piper encourages us to be open to this dangerous form of evangelism and to not dismiss it out of hand. He argues that it will not diminish our thirst for scripture – it cannot for scripture alone is what we need for guidance and nurture and training in wisdom and truth.
After hearing this message I will be more prayerful and more mindful of such possibilities in my evangelism encounters.
The full text of the sermon is available at Desiring God
"...I can't think of any other real purpose for which God has Christians on this planet other than to help bring his chosen ones into his kingdom through the proclamation of the gospel..." 
"...I have also been transformed in my thinking by the WOTM evangelism teaching and wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone. I enjoy sound doctrine and the occasional foray into apologetics." 
"...I have always desired to see people become Christians... I now know that I am being highly effective when I witness to friends and strangers because they are hearing the biblical gospel that can save them." 
Desiring God: 
September 15, 2007 at 9:40 am |
I went to the sermon. It is a great message. Thanks for posting it and for your great for the cause of Christ.
September 15, 2007 at 9:46 am |
Thanks Jimmy for your encouragment and for visiting our blog.
November 25, 2007 at 4:17 am |
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