SS Outline 3.29.2026

Week 5: Spiritual Disciplines
Evangelism: Speaking of Christ as a Way of Life
Evangelism is a commanded discipline that is cultivated through grace, rooted in Christ's authority, and sustained by the power of the gospel.

A Command, Not a Conversation Starter  — Matt. 28:18–20

• Jesus' authority grounds the imperative
• Evangelism is a discipline for every disciple, not a gift for a few

The Gospel Carries Its Own Power  — Rom. 1:16

• Dynamis — the power belongs to the message, not the messenger
• We sow; God gives the growth (Mark 4:26–29)

We Are Ambassadors of Reconciliation  — 2 Cor. 5:17–21

• New creation identity precedes the ministry
• Love compels (v. 14); the cross grounds (v. 21)
• Ambassadors deliver the King's terms, not their own

Cultivating Evangelism as a Discipline

• Keep a prayer list of unbelievers
• Set a regular evangelistic goal
• Prepare a short testimony and gospel summary
• Gospel tools