Acts 8:26-40
Big Idea: A world full of bad news is still transformed through Jesus’ good news
Essential Characteristics Of A Bold Witness:
1) Led By The Spirit (v. 6-15)
“This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.”
– 1 Timothy 2:3-4
Signs I’m Led By The Holy Spirit:
1) I’m available
2) I’m willing
3) I’m intentional
4) I’m obedient
2) Loving All People (v. 27-40)
“For ‘everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’ How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!’”
– Romans 10:13-15
“For the love of Christ controls us ….Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake He made Him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.”
– 2 Corinthians 5:14, 20-21
3) Looking To Scripture (v. 30-40)
How To Have A Gospel Conversation:
1) Genuinely Care For & Relate To The Person
2) Testify To God’s Character
3) Intentionally Pivot To The Gospel
Gospel Communication From God’s Word:
1) “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” - Romans 3:23
2) “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” – Romans 6:23
3) “But God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8
4) "If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” – Romans 10:9