BIBLICAL EVANGELISM

BY B I L L R H E T T S ,

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For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for
salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the
Greek. Rom 1:16
Christianity - We can do it the easy way, or Gods way! - John Bunyan
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Table of contents
The Church
The Evangelist
Boldness, courage, and/or confidence
What does the Bible say about public preaching?
Methodologies
Dealing with Hecklers
Dealing with the Stop Judging Me card
Being ready to give an answer ~

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Developing our messages or sermons
The Law vs the Gospel
A Check up from the neck up
When evangelism becomes a stumbling block
Dealing with the police
Soteriology (an abbreviated ABCs look)
Encouraging words from others, and
Round table discussion

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The Church

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The Church
What is the church, who is the church & what is the role of the church?
The word church in the NT comes from
The Greek word (ek-klay-see'-ah)
The transliteration is spelled ekklsa
Pronounced as ek-klay-see'-ah

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Definition of the
Church
Thayer's

A gathering of citizens, called out from their homes into some public place
An assembly of the people convened at the public place of the council for the
purpose of deliberating
Any gathering or throng of men assembled by chance, tumultuously in a
Christian sense
An assembly of Christians gathered for worship in a religious meeting
Those who anywhere, in a city, village, constitute such a company, and are
united into one body
The whole body of Christians scattered throughout the earth
The assembly of faithful Christians already dead, and received into heaven

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The Church
Strongs #1577 on ekklsa
An assembly
To call out
The called out ones

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The Church
The Biblical church is not the building, it is the body of believers
Nowhere in the Scriptures are Christians told to wait once a year, to bring an unbeliever
to a crusade. But the Scriptures do tell us to bring the crusade to them.
Therefore, it is the Biblical duty and calling of Christians (the church,) to go out into
the world. To be salt of the earth, and light of the world.
The church is to go outside the fours walls of that building, that most call the church
The Lords Great Commission is Matthew 28:18-20.
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and
in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things
whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of
the world. Amen.

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The Evangelist

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The Evangelist
The word evangelist comes from the Greek word
The transliteration is spelled euangelists
It is pronounced as yoo-ang-ghel-is-tace
It is a noun

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The Evangelist
Thayer's Definition is ~
A bringer of good tidings
The name given to the NT heralds of salvation through Christ who are not
apostles
Strongs #2099
A preacher of the Gospel is an evangelist

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The Evangelist
It is also a derivative from ~
The Greek word
The transliteration is spelled euangelz
It is pronounced as yoo-ang-ghel-id'-zo
It is a verb!

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The Evangelist
Thayer's Definition is ~
To bring good news
To announce or proclaim glad tidings
Its used in the O.T. for any kind of good news
Its used in the N.T. especially of the glad tidings of the coming
kingdom of God, and of the salvation to be obtained in it through
Christ, and of what relates to this salvation
To instruct (people) concerning the things that pertain to Christian
salvation

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The Evangelist
Strongs #2097
To announce the good news
To declare
To preach the Gospel

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The Evangelist
Evangelism is not a gift, it is a commandment
Some within the church believe that only some are called to evangelize
They gleam that from Eph 4:11, And He Himself gave some to be apostles,
some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,
Many Christians believe that vs 11 is speaking specifically of spiritual gifts only,
and only for some (as does 1st Cor 12:4 & Rom 12:6)
But Paul here is addressing the churches positions or office of evangelism
and unity of the body of Christ.
The next verse better explains
In context vs 12 makes it clear that vs 11 is for the equipping of the saints
for the work of ministry, and for the edifying of the body of Christ,
That is what we are doing today. Training, equipping, and edifying, for the
work of the ministry.
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The Evangelist
In other words
Today Christians are trained up and equipped by pastors, teachers, and evangelists
(or the office of evangelism)
Not everyone has the specific office or title of evangelist, but were all called to
evangelize
All Christians are to do the work of an evangelist, but not all Christians are
evangelists
An evangelist possesses a unique ability, to present the Gospel more effectively to
unbelievers (but all Christians are called to evangelize)
An evangelist possesses a unique ability to train other believers in evangelism, with
the common goal of implementing the Great Commission
As Warren Wiersbe said, Evangelism is not a toy to play with. Its a tool to build with.

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Boldness, courage
& confidence

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Boldness, courage, or confidence

Where does it come from?
Not of ourselves. It all comes from the Lord.
It comes from that 3-D relationship (upward, inward, then outward)
Paul said in 2 Tim 1:7, For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of
power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Paul said Eph 6:19-20, , And for me, that utterance may be given unto me,
that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I
ought to speak.

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Boldness, courage, or confidence

Joshua 1:9 says, Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good
courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is
with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Duet 31:6 says, Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid
of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not
fail thee, nor forsake thee.

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Boldness, courage, or confidence

Regarding our confidence
Paul said in 2 Cor 3: 4-6 says, And such trust have we through Christ to
God-ward: Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of
ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; Who also hath made us able
ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the
letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.
Jer 17: 7 says, "Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose trust
is the LORD.
Psalms 118:18 says, It isbetter to trust in theLORD,
Than to put confidence in man.

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What does the Bible say

about public preaching?

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The Bible on public preaching

It says in Rom 10:14-16, How then shall they call on him in whom they have
not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not
heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall
they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are
the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad
tidings of good things! But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias
saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? [So then faith comes by hearing,
and hearing by the word of God].

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The Bible on public preaching

Acts 1:4-8 says, And, being assembled together with them, commanded
them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the
promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. For John
truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost
not many days hence. When they therefore were come together, they
asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the
kingdom to Israel? And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the
times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. But ye
shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye
shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in
Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Notice their progression from Jerusalem, then to Judea, then to
Samaria, and then to the other ends of the earth?
This city is our Jerusalem (The church within America is backwards.
Theyve forsaken their own backyard)
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The Bible on public preaching

Lets look at 1st Tim 4:11-13
Paul told the church in vs 11-13, These things command and teach. Let no
man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in
conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Till I come, give attendance
to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
Lets zoom-in on verse 13 Till I come, give attention to reading, to
exhortation, to doctrine.
Take note of those three commands, reading, exhortation, and to doctrine. In
vs 13b, The word reading comes from the Greek word
(anagnsis), which also means the act of the public reading of Scripture.
This word reading (anagnsis) is used three times in the N.T. Here in 1st Tim
4:13, in Acts 13:15, and in 2nd Cor. 3:14. Therefore open-air preachers play
a significant role in verse 13b - the public reading of the Scriptures.
A local church that does not obey all three commands, is not a Biblical church.
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Additional Resources (articles)

Open-Air Preaching A sketch of its history and remarks thereon, by Charles H. Spurgeon
http://www.streetpreaching.com/openair_preaching.htm
Biblical examples of street preaching, by CARM
http://carm.org/biblical-examples-street-preaching
Street Preaching: The Public Proclamation of the Gospel, by Repent America
http://www.repentamerica.com/streetpreaching.html
A comprehensive resource that catalogs many links, articles, videos, and training tools on open-air preaching,
by CARM
http://carm.org/street-preaching
Attention Church: Open-Air preaching is Biblical, by Bill Rhetts
http://www.theexpositor.tv/blog/attention-church-open-air-preaching-is-a-biblical-calling-articles-video-includedhere/
The fallacy of taking Matthew 12:19 out of context; Jesus never opposed open-air street preaching
http://www.theexpositor.tv/blog/the-fallacy-of-taking-matthew-1219-out-of-context-jesus-never-opposed-open-ai
r-street-preaching
/
What is friendship evangelism?, by GotQuestions.org
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Methodologies

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Different styles & methodologies

Distribution of Gospel tracts (personal hand to hand preferred)
Using signage (Warning: This can give the appearance of a protest or picketing. Were not
protesters, were proclaimers)
One on one conversations (Gospel centered)
Apologetics (Gospel centered)
The Are you a good person test (Use as supplemental only. Its not evangelism, if not
used with Scriptures)
On the box preaching (Re teaching, only if you have the gift of teaching. Remember a
preacher is often a teacher.)
On the box preaching may also include rebuking 2 Tim. 4:2 & Prov 24:25, and Biblical
judging John 7:24.
On the box crying out & calling out (aka a crier)
If someone is on the box preaching, be respectful and use wisdom when engaging in
conversations with others while the preaching is going on (except for dealing with a
Heckler)
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Different styles & methodologies

Contact evangelism versus friendship evangelism
Contact evangelism (proclaiming the Gospel to strangers, and/or confronting
the public with the Gospel.)
Friendship evangelism (sharing the Gospel only after making friends, or only
in mutual conversation with friends or strangers.)
In the book of Acts, theres at least 46 instances of the early church engaging
in evangelism (both contact and friendship)
Of these 46 instances, 38 of them were contact evangelism (thats 82.6%)
Only 8 were friendship evangelism (17.4%).

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evangelism is more
Biblical
Contact

Comparison
Contact evangelism

Friendship evangelism

17%

83%

Source: The book Evangelism in the New Testament, by Jon Speed

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Different styles & methodologies

Points to ponder on
A Biblical Evangelist, must be evangelical
A Christian, bust be Christ-centric
A herald, or preacher (aka a proclaimer of the Gospel,) will be Gospelcentric
What I do strive to accomplish, is to use Gods Word more than mine.
Because Gods Word never goes void. The power onto Salvation is in the
Gospel, not in my words (Isaiah 55:11, Rom 1:16.)
Many other methodologies (or ministries) are not Gospel-centric, they're
man-centric.

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Different styles &

methodologies

Nowhere in the Scriptures are evangelists (or street preachers) told to

first get the worlds permission to preach. Nowhere in the Scriptures are
Christians told to accommodate the world. Nowhere in the Scriptures
are we told to only preach to crowds that are willing to listen. Nowhere
in the Scriptures are we told to redact, truncate, or replace the
preaching of the glorious Gospel with tricks, gimmicks, gadgets, skits,
magic, entertainment, cash giveaways, trivia questions, word games,
jokes, or comedy. Nowhere in the Scriptures are we told do give the
heckler a microphone and a box to stand on, so they can blaspheme the
Lord and use profanity. We ought to be thankful that these evangelists
are out there, but when our evangelism efforts become more mancentric, and less Gospel-centric; its no longer orthodoxBiblical
evangelism. ~ IPOC Ministries
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Break Time

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Dealing with Hecklers

(Scoffers)

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Dealing with Hecklers

A Heckler (or Scoffer) is a person that interrupts and mocks the OAPs sermon
(often times using profanities which could lead to violence)
2 Peter 3:3-4 says, Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days
scoffers, walking after their own lusts, 4And saying, Where is the promise of
his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were
from the beginning of the creation.

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Dealing with Hecklers

Some OAPs prefer hecklers, others do not
Either way, we must respect and honor each others view
Those that prefer Hecklers, say that Hecklers draw in the crowds
Personally if the Holy Spirit didnt draw in the crowd, then it may not be the
work of the Holy Spirit. It may even be our flesh.
If an OAP prefers to engage with Hecklers, then let the Heckler heckle
But if the OAP prefers to not engage in Hecklers, be respectful and ask the
Heckler to step aside to dialog with you
Bear in mind that most Hecklers are trying to shut up the Gospel
Signage can draw in crowds, without the heckler

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Dealing with Hecklers

Use discernment with Hecklers
Know when your engaging of apologetics turns into sin
Distracting a Heckler from my OA preaching, may prevent me from sinning
Paul said in 2 Tim 2:24-26, And the servant of the Lord must not strive
[must not be quarrelsome]; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach,
patient, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God
peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are
taken captive by him at his will.
For me I prefer to keep preaching to the crowd, while my partner dialogs
with the Heckler. Then its a win win!

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Dealing with Hecklers

Chris Raymond of First Baptist Church of the Lakes said the following ~
A herald should not negotiate with an enemy of the cross, who is trying to
stop the gospel from going forth. Many falsely assume the public
proclamation of the gospel is a conversation, when it is not. A herald is to
unroll the scroll, and proclaim what the King has charged, and commanded to
the people.
Raymonds comment does not surprise me, as his church has men like Paul
Washer and Voddie Baucham preach from behind their pulpit.

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Some examples of how to handle

hecklers
Justin Edwards at UCLA http://youtu.be/vWXA3HsC5kg
Bill Rhetts at University of Texas http://youtu.be/O3N1NPw5uIM
Robert Gray here http:/youtu.be/WuAaIzQjxmU
Ronnie Cardiel at the Seattle Sounders Soccer game https://
youtu.be/7ILPGcA7ZUQ

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Dealing with the

Stop Judging Me card

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Dealing with the Stop Judging Me card

Youre going to hear the Your judging me card a lot.
True Jesus did say in Matt 7:1-2, Judge not, that ye be not judged.
For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what
measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
But here is the Biblical context of Matt 7:1-2 (Jesus was..)
We are not necessarily to judge the world, because the unregenerate
are doing what is expected from them. However, we are to judge
righteously. Jesus said in John 7:24, Do not judge according to
appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.
If a sinners drunk then hes a drunkard (warn him of 1 Cor 6:9)
If a woman walks into an Abortuary, shes probably not receiving
prenatal care (warn her & offer her the alternatives to abortion, and
the solutions to her sin problem)
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Dealing with the Stop Judging Me card

If a professed believer is in the world i.e. bars ect, then warn them
with the Word of God. Warn them of the wrath of God.
James 4:4-5 says, Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the
friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore
will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. Do ye think that
the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?
1 John 2:15-17 says, Love not the world, neither the things that are in
the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not
in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of
the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth
the will of God abideth for ever.
Jesus said in John 15:19, If ye were of the world, the world would love
his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out
of the world, therefore the world hateth
you.
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Being ready to give an answer

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Being ready to give an answer

If necessary, be ready to rebuke a professed believer (i.e. worldly places, or like
the strip club girls below. If interested later, video examples below).
1 Cor 5:12-13 says, For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? Do
not ye judge them that are within? But them that are without God judgeth.
Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person.
Paul said in Gal 6:1, Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are
spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest
thou also be tempted.
Be ready to Biblically answer their questions, and/or defend your faith.
1 Pet 3:15 says, But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to
give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you
with meekness and fear:
Video #1 Judy at the nude bar https://youtu.be/XTfu5Oam6fU
Video #2 male customer

http://youtu.be/RjEoV9eiZSo
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Developing our messages

or sermons

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Our messages / sermons

Spend time in prayer, study and know the Biblical Text that youre
going to teach
The acronym K.I.S.S.
Paul said in1 Cor 1:17, For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to
preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words [eloquent], lest the
cross of Christ should be made of none effect.
We dont need to be clever with our words. We dont need tricks,
gimmicks, gadgets, skits, magic, entertainment, word games, jokes, or
comedy. But we do need the Gospel.
Every five minutes a Christian is martyred for sharing the Gospel.
How dare we replace the Gospel with extra-biblical ideologies.
Although hero's i.e. Edwards, Whitefield & Spurgeon were known for
using catchy clichs to grab their attention
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The Law vs the Gospel

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The Law vs the Gospel

The Law is for the unsaved, and the Gospel is for the saved.
The Law is absent the Gospel, but the Gospel is not absent the Law.
In the N.T. they dont contradict each other, they complement each other.
Pauls Pastoral instruction is in 1 Tim 1:8-11, But we know that the law is
good, if a man use it lawfully; Knowing this, that the law is not made
for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the
ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers
and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, For whoremongers, for them that
defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured
persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;
According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to
my trust.

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The Law vs the Gospel

It says in Gals 3:19-25, What purpose then does the law serve? It was
added because of transgressions, till the Seed should come to whom the
promise was made; and it was appointed through angels by the hand of a
mediator. Now a mediator does not mediate for one only, but God is one.
Is the law then against the promises of God? Certainly not! For if there had
been a law given which could have given life, truly righteousness would
have been by the law. But the Scripture has confined all under sin, that the
promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe. But
before faith came, we were kept under guard by the law, kept for the faith
which would afterward be revealed. Therefore the law was our tutor to
bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after faith has
come, we are no longer under a tutor.
(Have someone give a demonstration of presenting The Law and the
Gospel)

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A Check up
from the neck up

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A Check up from the neck up

Not in a legalistic way, but before you evangelize with our team, ask yourself
~
Am I above reproach?
Is my reputation in the world, as good as it is in church? (1 Tim 3:7)
Stay in prayer
Stay in the Word
Hold each other accountable
Keep His armor on (Eph 6:10-20)
Be fed and led. Fed by the WORD and led by the Holy Spirit
Tell the truth in love, but love with the truth
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When evangelism becomes

a stumbling block

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When evangelism becomes a

stumbling block
Let us always be mindful of this. I would never want any of our evangelizing
efforts, to cause another to stumble
Dont exchange phone numbers with the opposite sex (to minister to or
disciple later)
Dont minister at the bars, if you have not been delivered from alcohol
Guard yourselves with those on your team, of the opposite sex (try to have a
third person)
We have all lusted (some more than others, some less). But if lust really has a
grip on your life, then beaches or other worldly outdoor summer events may
be problematic for you
Be wise as serpentsand harmless as doves.Matthew 10:16

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Dealing with the police

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Dealing with the police

God has established three major institutions

Marriage (Gen 2)
The government (Gen 9) and
The church

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Dealing with the police

Rom 13:1-5 says, Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For
there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and
they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a
terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the
power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he
is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be
afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a
revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must
needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

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Dealing with the police

Romans 13 provides only a limited authority to government
Vs 3 says, For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then
not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the
same:
The Lord defines what is good and what is evil
The Biblical Christian, the Church (the bride of Christ) is good, and not evil
When law enforcement departs from their limited authority (or willingly goes against
Christs bride), they have stepped outside their God ordained authority
Hence, the church does not have to submit to their unbiblical authority, nor
unlawful requests
The government and the police, et.al. are ordained to wield the sword against
evil doers, and to praise those who do good
Theyre not ordained to go against Christs bride (but they will and some do)
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Dealing with the police

What Roms 13:1-5 does mean ~
That were to respect those Gov authorities over us
And were to even submit to their lawful demands (within reason)
However what Roms 13:1-5 does NOT mean is ~
Were not to polish the policeman's boots
Were bond-slaves to Christ, not to man

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Dealing with the police

Is there ever a time when we can chose to not obey the law, or the lawman?
Yes when mans law goes against Gods law (for more click here http
://www.theexpositor.tv/?p=8444)
How did the disciples deal with this
Acts 5:27-29 says, And when they had brought them, they set them before the
council: and the high priest asked them, Saying, Did not we straitly command you
that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with
your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us. Then Peter and the
other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
Video of me disobeying a policeman's unlawful order here https://
youtu.be/P0f1uxdgssc

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Dealing with the police

Know the laws of the land, and know your 1 st amendment rights (Christians do not have
Christian rights, but in America we do have the Bill of Rights)
Often times the police are wrong, or are haters of Christ
If theyre not saved, theyre enemies of Christ (Col 1:21 & Rom 5:10)
You may have to make that difficult decision, that could get you arrested
Paul said in 1 Cor 15:58, Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable,
always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in
vain in the Lord.
Jude said in Jude 1:3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common
salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly
contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. (a video on
contending for the faith here https://youtu.be/tegMDFBppJw )
Following is a video where a police officers in Florida unlawfully tell OAP Adam to move
along, when he respectfully refused, they arrest him + more (http://www.theexpositor.tv/?
p=6939 )
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Below are a few of many videos on how to interact with police
The preachers decision to disobey a policemans unlawful order (I recommend reading the
description field) https://youtu.be/P0f1uxdgssc
Police order me to leave, I refuse https://youtu.be/LosZyMoNeP8
Los Angeles Deputy detains me https://youtu.be/6pf39x4IkR8
Riverside police at a farmers market http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1plsXGEilKE
Riverside Deputy attempts to silence me http://youtu.be/bescc5Gzfz8
Redlands police warn of potential violence at nude bar http://youtu.be/cryqLOSQfxc
Police official from unbiblical church attempts to silence preacher http://
youtu.be/4b7Kn_dvv1E
Oceanside police respond to nude bar http://youtu.be/RjEoV9eiZSo
Preaching to the LAPD & CHP at the 2014 Emmy Awards https://youtu.be/bJWBT5HqJwE
Preaching to the LAPD at the Stanley Cup celebration https://youtu.be/LtEhOfFR3tY
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resources
Here is a compilation of some case laws, that are very helpful and
applicable to open-air preachers. These decisions were handed down by
the U.S. federal courts. They are also helpful for pro-life sidewalk
counselors, as well as handing out tracts / literature, ect. I recommend
having a copy with you, to give to the police when they respond.
http://
www.theexpositor.tv/wp-content/uploads/Case-law-for-open-air-preachers.
docx
Know your Bill of rights when interacting with a police officer. A detailed
info-graphic
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/01/02/here-are-all-the-rights-you-hav
e-when-interacting-with-a-police-officer/
Here is an excellent 15-minute video / teaching on when Christians can
Biblically and respectfully disobey the police / government. http
://www.theexpositor.tv/blog/video-on-when-christians-should-not-submit-to
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(and abbreviated ABCs look at Soteriology )

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Soteriology
We really should devote an entire PowerPoint to this one word.
The term soteriology comes from the Greek terms stria
(salvation and/or deliverance) via a str (a Saviour or
Deliverer)
In systematic theology, it refers to the study of the doctrine of
salvation.
Soteriology, the doctrine of salvation, must be the grandest theme
in the Scriptures. It embraces all of time as well as eternity past and
future. It relates in one way or another to all of mankind, without
exception. It even has ramifications in the sphere of the angels. It is
the theme of both the Old and New Testaments. It is personal,
national, and cosmic. And it centers on the greatest Person, our Lord
Jesus Christ. Charles Ryrie
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Soteriology
For the purposes of this presentation, lets fast forward thru the ABCs
of Soteriology, applying it to evangelism
We are just sowers of His Seed
The Apostle Paul said, Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but
ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? I
have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. So then
neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God
that giveth the increase. Now he that planteth and he that watereth
are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own
labour. 1st Cor 3:5-8
Which means we dont manufacture results, nor create results
We dont ask them to accept Jesus into their heart, then declare them
saved
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We dont ask them to give a raise your hand roll-call, then declare
them saved
We dont get them to make a decision, then declare them saved
We dont have them repeat an Unbiblical Sinners Prayer, then declare
them saved (my comprehensive article here
http://www.theexpositor.tv/?p=6676 )
However I generally plead to them, to respond to that Gospel call (Christ
for salvation)
The Lord adds to His church as He chooses
All the results belong to the Lord, and
All the glory goes to the Lord
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Salvation is entirely a matter of Gods free, sovereign choice Nevertheless,
it is equally true to say that if a man is not saved, it is because of his own
rejection of the gospel which is offered to him. ~ Martyn Lloyd-Jones.
Evangelism is not a ball game to see how many souls I can profess to win to
Christ. Evangelism is a matter of eternal life, or eternal damnation. Only the
Lord knows the heart, but in time we can examine the fruit. ~ Bill Rhetts
Heres a video of a fellow responding to the Gospel, as I open-air preached
in Dallas Texas http://youtu.be/CK4ljmYKno0
Heres a video of three responding to the Gospel via one open-air sermon (a
Muslim, a lady & a homosexual). I did not declare them saved & more
discipling was done off camera https://youtu.be/4XgcN7nE6v0

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from others

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If sinners will be damned, at least let them leap to hell over our
bodies. And if they perish, let them perish with our arms about their
knees, imploring them to stay. If hell must be filled, at least let it be
filled in the teeth of our exertions, and let not one go there unwarned
and unprayed for. ~ Charles Spurgeon
Do you want to go to heaven alone? I fear you will never go there.
Have you no wish for others to be saved? Then you are not saved
yourself. Be sure of that. Charles Surgeon
Give me one hundred preachers who fear nothing but sin, and desire
nothing but God, and I care not a straw whether they be clergymen or
laymen; such alone will shake the gates of hell and set up the kingdom
of heaven on Earth.~ John Wesley

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If the Christian is truly obedient to the Great Commission, he will give his
life to go down into the well, or to hold the rope for those who go down.
Either way, the rope will be burned into his hands. The depth of the scars
will determine the extent of the obedience. Have you surrendered your life
to go to the lost peoples of the world, or have you surrendered your life to
support those who go? What has the Great Commission cost you? Where
are your scars?
- Paul Washer, HeartCry Missionary Society
In answer to your inquiry, I consider that the chief dangers which confront
the coming century will be religion without the Holy Ghost, Christianity
without Christ, forgiveness without repentance, salvation without
regeneration, politics without God, and heaven without hell.
William Booth, Founder of the Salvation Army

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Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones said of Whitefield, They must not wait for souls to
come to them. They must go after souls, and compel them to come in. He
[Whitefield] did not sit tamely by his fireside. He dived into holes and
corners after sinners. He hunted out people, and their sin, that he might
present Christ to them.
We are not to preach merely to those who come to listen. We must carry the
Gospel to where men do not desire it. We should consider it our business to
be generously impertinentthrusting the Gospel into mens waywhether
they will hear or whether they will not.
- Charles Spurgeon

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