๐ โSAVED TO SPEAK โ CALLED TO BE WITNESSESโ
โจ INTRODUCTION
God did not save us just to sitโHe saved us to speak.
In this present dispensation of grace, every believer in the Body of Christ is called to be a witness of the Gospel of Grace (1 Corinthians 15:1โ4).
๐ โFor we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.โ (Acts 4:20)
๐ According to Dispensational truth:
We are ambassadors for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20)
Entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5... more๐ โSAVED TO SPEAK โ CALLED TO BE WITNESSESโ
โจ INTRODUCTION
God did not save us just to sitโHe saved us to speak.
In this present dispensation of grace, every believer in the Body of Christ is called to be a witness of the Gospel of Grace (1 Corinthians 15:1โ4).
๐ โFor we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.โ (Acts 4:20)
๐ According to Dispensational truth:
We are ambassadors for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20)
Entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18)
Called to make known the mystery (Ephesians 6:19)
๐ Silence is not our callingโspeaking the truth is.
๐ฅ 1๏ธโฃ THE PURPOSE OF SALVATION
๐ 2 Timothy 1:9; Ephesians 2:10
A. Saved by Grace
โ Not by works
๐ Ephesians 2:8โ9
B. Saved for Good Works
โ Created to serve
๐ Ephesians 2:10
C. Saved to Show Christ
โ Reflect His life
๐ Galatians 2:20
D. Saved to Speak Truth
โ Proclaim the Gospel
๐ 2 Corinthians 4:13
๐ชถ Illustration: Like a lampโsaved to shine, not to be hidden.
๐ฅ 2๏ธโฃ THE PRIVILEGE OF WITNESSING
๐ 2 Corinthians 5:18โ20
A. Privileged as Ambassadors
โ Represent Christ
B. Privileged with the Message
โ Ministry of reconciliation
C. Privileged to Make Known
โ The mystery revealed
๐ Ephesians 3:8
D. Privileged to Reach Others
โ Souls matter
๐ Romans 10:14
๐ชถ Illustration: Like being chosen to deliver a royal message.
๐ฅ 3๏ธโฃ THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL
๐ Romans 1:16; 1 Corinthians 1:18
A. Gospel Saves
โ Power unto salvation
B. Gospel Strengthens
โ Establishes believers
๐ Romans 16:25
C. Gospel Separates
โ Truth divides error
D. Gospel Shines
โ Light in darkness
๐ 2 Corinthians 4:4
๐ชถ Illustration: Like lightโit dispels darkness instantly.
๐ฅ 4๏ธโฃ THE PROBLEM OF SILENCE
๐ Romans 10:14; Ezekiel 3:18
A. Silence Stops the Message
โ No preacher, no hearing
B. Silence Shows Fear
โ Fear of men
๐ Proverbs 29:25
C. Silence Supports Error
โ Truth unspoken
D. Silence Steals Opportunity
โ Lost souls remain lost
๐ชถ Illustration: Like a watchman who refuses to warn.
๐ฅ 5๏ธโฃ THE PRACTICE OF SPEAKING
๐ 2 Timothy 4:2; Colossians 4:3
A. Speak Boldly
โ Without fear
๐ Ephesians 6:19
B. Speak Biblically
โ According to Scripture
C. Speak Clearly
โ Simple Gospel
D. Speak Constantly
โ Always ready
๐ 1 Peter 3:15
๐ชถ Illustration: Like a trumpetโclear and loud.
๐ฅ 6๏ธโฃ THE PERSEVERANCE IN SERVICE
๐ 1 Corinthians 15:58; Galatians 6:9
A. Continue in Witnessing
โ Donโt quit
B. Confront Rejection
โ Not all will believe
C. Commit to Faithfulness
โ God sees
D. Count on Reward
โ Labor not in vain
๐ชถ Illustration: Like a farmerโkeeps planting despite delay.
๐ฅ 7๏ธโฃ THE PRIZE OF FAITHFUL WITNESSES
๐ 2 Timothy 4:7โ8; Daniel 12:3
A. Crown of Righteousness
โ Reward for faithfulness
B. Commendation from Christ
โ Well done
C. Conversion of Souls
โ Eternal impact
D. Celebration in Glory
โ Joy in heaven
๐ Luke 15:7
๐ชถ Illustration: Like finishing a raceโreward at the end.
๐ฃ CALL TO ACTION
๐ Will you stay silent or start speaking?
1. BELIEVE the Gospel
๐ 1 Corinthians 15:1โ4
2. BE BOLD in Witnessing
๐ Acts 4:29
3. BE FAITHFUL in Service
๐ 1 Corinthians 4:2
4. BE READY Always
๐ 2 Timothy 4:2
๐ CONCLUSION
God did not save you to stay silentโHe saved you to share the Savior.
๐ โWe are ambassadors for Christโฆโ (2 Corinthians 5:20)
๐ The world needs the Gospel.
๐ You have the message.
๐ Now speak it.
๐ญ FINAL THOUGHTS
1๏ธโฃ If you are saved, you are sent.
2๏ธโฃ If you know the truth, you must tell it.
3๏ธโฃ If you stay silent, others stay lost.
4๏ธโฃ If you speak the Gospel, God will use it.
5๏ธโฃ If you are faithful, God will reward you.
6๏ธโฃ If Christ saved you, donโt hide Him.
7๏ธโฃ If eternity is real, witnessing is urgent.
๐ฃ IF YOU BELIEVE GOD SAVED YOU TO BE A WITNESS, PUT AMEN!
โ SGT Dinah Scivolettiโ
โ Joan of Arc Prioryโ
โ โ Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)โ โ