Evangelism

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen.” Matthew 28:19,20

I would like to share some texts that our conference president, Elder Michael Edge, had shared to us earlier this week:

“When Jesus ascended to heaven, He committed His work on earth to those who had received the light of the gospel. They were to carry the work forward to completion. He has provided no other agency for the promulgation of His truth. ‘Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. And, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.’ This solemn commission reaches us in this age. God leaves His church the responsibility of receiving or rejecting it.” Historical Sketches, 228.

“The Savior’s commission to the disciples included all believers in Christ to the end of time. It is a fatal mistake to suppose that the work of saving souls depends alone on the ordained minister. All to whom the heavenly inspiration has come are put in trust with the gospel. All who received the life of Christ are ordained to work for the salvation of their fellow men. For this work the church was established, and all who take upon themselves its sacred vows are thereby pledged to be co-workers with Christ.” Desire of Ages, 822.

The next two years have been designated as years of evangelism. 2015 will be the year of evangelism for the Wisconsin Conference and 2016 will the year of evangelism for the Lake Union Conference. I pray that our church would be a part of the evangelism as well. That’s what Jesus has called us to do as a church, to evangelize. There will be great joy in heaven as we reap souls for the kingdom of God! Let us pray and let us prepare for evangelism!