Ministry in a Multi-Cultural and Unchurched Society

Ses s i on 6: To the Ends of the Ear th 101

b. laleo – to speak forth, 1 Thess. 2.2

c. diamarturomai – to testify thoroughly, Acts 20.24

d. evangelizo – to preach, 1 Cor. 15.1; 2 Cor. 11.7; Gal. 1.11

e. pleroo – to preach fully, Rom. 15.19

3. Evangelism as demonstration (terms used in association with the presentation of the gospel)

a. Sunathleo en – to labor with in, Phil. 4.3

b. Sunkakopatheo – to suffer hardship with, 2 Tim. 1.8

c. To show forth the reality of the Kingdom message in word, life and deed

(1) God’s reign (Christ’s ultimate authority)

(2) God’s righteousness (God’s character and covenant)

(3) God’s realm (restoration/reconciliation of all things)

B. Why is conversion so important in our spiritual growth?

1. The resurrection of Christ ensures it, Rom. 1.1-4.

2. The command of Christ demands it, Matt. 28.18-20.