Evangelism & Missions

The Bible teaches that evangelism and missions are central to God's plan for reaching the world with the message of salvation. From the Old Testament prophecies to the New Testament commands of Christ, believers are called to share the gospel with all nations. Jesus modeled and mandated this outreach, empowering his followers through the Holy Spirit. Effective missions involve both proclamation and discipleship, leading to the expansion of God's kingdom.

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Category: Topical Study
Passages: 5 key scriptures

Key Passages

The Great Commission

Matthew 28:18-20

Jesus instructs his disciples to make disciples of all nations, baptizing and teaching them to obey his commands.

A¹⁸nd Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

¹⁹ Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: ²⁰ Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Power to Witness

Acts 1:8

Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to empower believers to be witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

B⁸ut ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Light to the Gentiles

Isaiah 49:6

God declares that his servant will be a light to the Gentiles to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.

A⁶nd he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.

Declare Among the Nations

Psalms 96:3

The psalmist calls for declaring God's glory and marvelous works among all peoples.

D³eclare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.

The Need for Preachers

Romans 10:14-15

Paul explains the necessity of sending preachers so that people may hear and believe the gospel.

H¹⁴ow then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

¹⁵ And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!