In a society where evangelism is often portrayed as an attempt to manipulate someone into believing in God, it can be a challenge to talk to others about our faith. Yet evangelism is integral to our walk as Christians – Jesus commissioned each one of us to share the good news. And it is good news. The Bible gives wisdom on how to share the gospel "with gentleness and respect", often through action rather than just words, and always with love.
Here are 10 Bible verses on evangelism:
1 Peter 3:15
"But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect."
Acts 13:47
"For this is what the Lord has commanded us: 'I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.'"
Isaiah 6:8
"And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?' Then I said, 'Here am I! Send me.'"
Mark 16:15
"He said to them, 'Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.'"
Matthew 5:15-16
"Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."
Romans 1:16
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile."
Matthew 28:18-20
"And Jesus came and said to them, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.'"
John 13:35
"By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."
Acts 1:8
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
Acts 20:24
"However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me – the task of testifying to the good news of God's grace."
