What Should I Share When I Evangelize?

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Evangelizing means lovingly proclaiming the truth about sin, salvation, and surrender to Jesus Christ, fulfilling our God-given mission to make disciples and expand His kingdom.

Before His ascension into heaven, the Lord Jesus Christ gave a clear and powerful command to His followers: to go and make disciples of all nations. This Great Commission, recorded in Matthew 28:19–20, was given to all disciples.

In Acts 1:8, Jesus also promised that the Holy Spirit would come upon His disciples, empowering them to be His witnesses. The purpose of this empowerment was clear: to proclaim the Gospel, beginning in Jerusalem, then extending to Judea, Samaria, and ultimately to the ends of the earth.

Evangelizing—sharing the good news of Jesus Christ—is not optional for the Christian life; it is the natural calling of a true disciple. Therefore, understanding what to share when evangelizing is essential if we are to faithfully obey our Lord and participate in His great mission.

1. Why Do We Evangelize?

While it is true that the Lord Jesus commanded us to evangelize, the heart behind the command is love—both God’s love for the world and our love for others. Evangelism is not simply about religious duty; it is about rescuing lost souls and offering the greatest gift ever given: reconciliation with God through Jesus Christ.

Romans 10:13–15 gives us a powerful glimpse into the urgency and necessity of evangelism:

“For whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. How 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?
And how shall they preach unless they are sent?”

The logic is clear:

They cannot be saved if they do not believe.
They cannot believe if they do not hear.
They cannot hear unless someone tells them.

Evangelism is the bridge between a lost world and the Savior who can save them.

In 2 Corinthians 5:18–20, the Bible explains that God has entrusted us with the ministry of reconciliation—the same mission that Jesus carried out. It says:

“Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation… Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.”

When Jesus came, He reached out to sinners first. He sought those who were lost, even though they were not seeking Him.
In the same way, we are called to reach out to those who are not seeking God and lovingly tell them the good news of salvation. As Jesus said in John 20:21:

“As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.”

We go because God first came to us.
We seek because God first sought us.
We speak because God first spoke to our hearts.

2. What Should I Share When Evangelizing?

When we evangelize, it is crucial that we share the true Gospel message—not just a feel-good experience, but the truth that saves souls. Here’s what we must clearly present:

a. Sin: Man’s Greatest Menace

Every human being is born with a sin nature inherited from Adam. Sin is not just a moral flaw; it is the great barrier that separates man from God.

Sin ruins lives here on earth through brokenness, suffering, and injustice.
Worse, it brings eternal death—the second death in the lake of fire for those whose sins remain unforgiven.

(See also: “Am I a Sinner?”)

b. We Cannot Remove Our Sin by Ourselves

No amount of good works, religious rituals, or personal efforts can erase the guilt of sin.
The Bible clearly teaches that salvation is by grace through faith, not by works, so that no one can boast.

c. The Lord Jesus: God’s Loving Sacrifice

Because we were utterly helpless, the Lord Jesus Christ willingly came to rescue us.
He is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.

He lived a sinless life.
He sacrificed Himself on the cross, bearing the punishment we deserved.
He rose again, offering victory over sin and death to all who believe.

Jesus did not come just to teach or to heal. His ultimate mission was to give His life so that sinners could be saved.

d. Our Need to Respond

Salvation is a gift, but a gift must be received.
God calls us to respond by:

Repenting — making the decision to turn back to God.
Believing — fully entrusting our lives to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

It is not enough to simply believe about Jesus. We must surrender our hearts, our will, and our lives to Him.

(See also: “How Can I Get Saved?”)

e. How to Do It: A Prayer of Acceptance

A sincere prayer can be the first step of a true heart turning to God.
Here is a model prayer you can share:

“Lord Jesus, I acknowledge that I am a sinner. I believe that You died on the cross for my sins and rose again to give me eternal life. I repent and return to You today. I surrender my life to You and receive You as my Lord and Savior. Thank You for saving me. Amen.”

3. When and Where to Evangelize?

When?

We are called to share the Gospel at all times, whether it feels convenient or not.
As 2 Timothy 4:2 says:

“Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.”

Evangelism is not something we reserve only for special events, mission trips, or planned outreach activities. Every moment is an opportunity. Whether it’s a casual conversation, an unexpected meeting, or a planned gathering, we must be ready to share the hope that we have.

Where?

The Lord Jesus emphasized that we must:

Go out to where the people are!

In the Parable of the Wedding Feast (Matthew 22:1–14), after those who were initially invited refused to come, the king commanded his servants:

“Go into the highways, and as many as you find, invite to the wedding.”

This shows us a crucial truth:
We cannot simply wait for people to come into our churches.
Many of those who need salvation will never step foot inside a sanctuary on their own.
We must take the Gospel out—to the streets, to the workplaces, to the schools, to the homes, to wherever people are lost and in need of hope.

Evangelism happens wherever there are souls in need: in coffee shops, on public transportation, at the grocery store, in parks, on social media—anywhere the Lord opens a door.

4. A Heartfelt Plea to Evangelists

We must never rush people into praying a “prayer of acceptance” without first helping them truly understand why they need salvation, what Jesus has done, and what it means to follow Him.
(See our warning in “What is the Prayer of Acceptance?”)

When we evangelize, we do not share:

How amazing our church is,
How lively our worship services are,
How religious we appear to be,
Nor how many blessings we enjoy.

We share one thing, and one thing only:

The reason why the Lord Jesus Christ came down to this earth—to seek and to save the lost.

Our focus must always be Jesus Christ: His love, His sacrifice, His call to repentance and new life.

Final Thought

Beloved, if you love the Lord Jesus Christ, consider this a privilege, not a burden.
He has given us the incredible opportunity to take part in the greatest mission on earth—the salvation of souls.
Let us not shrink back. Let us embrace the honor of being His witnesses, reaching out in love to a lost and dying world.

The time is short. The need is great.
Let us go—and share the Gospel faithfully and boldly.

Just as the prophet Isaiah once responded to the call of God, saying, “Here am I! Send me.” (Isaiah 6:8), may we too be ready to say the same when the right time and the right opportunity comes.
Let us be willing vessels, eager to be used by God for the eternal rescue of souls.

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