Bible and the Gospel | Why and How Should Christians Share the Gospel?
Why should Christians share the Gospel? In this Bible and the Gospel lecture, Dr. Trent Rogers unpacks the biblical foundation, theological urgency, and personal responsibility of evangelism. Drawing from John 4, Matthew 28, Romans 10, and Revelation 7, this session explores the why and how of proclaiming Christ — showing that evangelism is both a natural outflow of new life in Christ and an act of worship that glorifies God among the nations.
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Time Stamps:
0:00 — Introduction: The new life in Christ and the outflow of evangelism
2:00 — John 4 and the Samaritan woman: the natural response of sharing the Gospel
4:38 — Christ, the Savior of the world: God’s global mission
6:04 — Evangelism as an outgrowth of spiritual disciplines
6:29 — Defining evangelism: proclaiming the Gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit
8:18 — Why evangelism is necessary: people’s need, God’s remedy, and our role
10:19 — The call to make the remedy known — God’s use of His people
11:11 — Universalism, inclusivism, pluralism, and the exclusivity of Christ
14:08 — Jesus as the only means and way of salvation
18:04 — John 3:16–19 — faith and belief in the Son are necessary for salvation
20:36 — Jesus as the only way, truth, and life (John 14:6)
21:10 — Acts 4: salvation in no other name
22:01 — The missionary movement rooted in exclusivity and urgency
23:03 — The Great Commission: authority, command, and promise (Matthew 28)
24:37 — Early church boldness in evangelism despite persecution (Acts 4)
25:24 — Romans 10: how will they believe unless they hear?
28:42 — The beauty of Gospel-bearing feet — the necessity of going and sending
29:04 — Questions: what about the unreached, the nations, and children?
32:28 — Why share the Gospel: work to be done, obedience, and God’s promise
33:34 — Success is guaranteed because Christ reigns
34:02 — Evangelism’s effect on your own spiritual growth and dependence on God
36:34 — The ultimate reason: the glory of God among all nations
37:03 — God’s mission from Genesis to Revelation — calling a people for His glory
39:03 — Abraham’s blessing extended to all families of the earth
40:55 — Let all the peoples praise You: Psalm 67 and God’s global plan
41:23 — From Pentecost to Revelation: the church’s expanding mission
43:16 — Every tribe and nation worshiping the Lamb
44:39 — The God of all nations — one Savior for the whole world
45:10 — J.I. Packer: evangelism glorifies God by making His works known
45:56 — John Piper: missions exist because worship doesn’t
46:30 — The church’s call to worship and to call others to worship
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