III. The Necessity of Sound Theology (continued)
5. The Apostle Peter (Luke 5).
Capitol Hill Baptist Church November 30, 2008
Evangelism Core Seminar
IV. Conclusion
Session 1: Introduction and Overview
“Jesus said to them, I tell you the truth, at the renewal of all things,
when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have
followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve
tribes of Israel. And everyone who has left houses or brothers or
sisters or father or mother or children or fields for my sake will
receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life. But
many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.”
(Matthew 19:27-30).
I. Introduction
A. Description and References
Mark Dever, The Gospel and Personal Evangelism
Martyn Lloyd-Jones, The Kingdom of God
Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology
Philip Jensen and Tony Payne, Two Ways to Live
B. Today’s Class
To tell the truth accurately, we must think soundly about God and
his word. We must inform our minds and hearts with the truth of
the Scripture and what it tells us about God and his grace. When
we believe and embrace these truths, we are then in a position to
speak about them to the world.
II. Course overview: where are we going? ● Ways we can be faithful Evangelists: focusing the
message, turning conversations, and answering
questions
A. The starting point
● Panel discussion: evangelism in your sphere of
influence
We begin our class at the end of God’s story. Three reasons:
● Summary and Evaluation
1.
2.
III. The Necessity of Sound Theology
3.
A. What is theology (and why does it matter)?
B. A quick survey: the course forward
1. Theology is:
1. The main idea:
2. Sound theology is:
God is redeeming a people to himself for his glory.
3. Biblical theology and systematic theology:
2. The roadmap:
● God’s grand purposes
B. Is theology relevant to evangelism?
● The Essential Message
1. Evangelism is:
● The Gospel of the Kingdom
● The Centrality of the Church
2. To tell the truth accurately, we must:
● The Gospel Proclaimed in History
3. Our theology will lead to our:
● The Great Commission in Action: Guest Interviews
● Biblical models of evangelism
4. Simon the Sorcerer (Acts 8).