Colossians: Guide to Evangelism

How do I invite someone to Jesus?
We are in the middle of an emphasis on inviting people to church. I have enjoyed
hearing the stories of how God has opened opportunities to share Christ and
invite others in to the body of believers! I know we have ALL been hard at work!
More than it is our goal to invite people to church, it is our goal to invite people to
Christ! As we continue, here is some bread from God’s Word to sustain your
work:
Colossians 4:2–6 — 2 Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with
thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a
door to us for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am in
chains, 4 so that I may make it known as I should. 5 Act wisely toward
outsiders, making the most of the time. 6 Let your speech always be
gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer
each person.
Here in Colossians we have 7 good reminders:
1. Be in prayer: When we are in a rich relationship with God, others will be
attracted to it as well!
2. Stay alert: There are opportunities every day, don’t miss them!
3. Pray for open doors: As you pray, ask for God to arrange opportunities to
share. He answers!
4. Speak the mystery: The gospel we believe speaks of invisible things and a
love that most have not begun to imagine. Pray that you will have the right
words and that they would understand.
5. Act wisely: Consider who you are talking to and what is the best way to
approach them.
6. Make the most of the time: It is good to build friendships, but the need is
URGENT! Use the time you have with people to make Christ known!
7. Be gracious: When your words demonstrate love, grace, and compassion, it
will add flavor to a person’s day like salt to a bland dish. When our tongues
are covered in the salt of grace, we will have the right words at the right
time!