We all have a life mission, in any way God intervenes and calls us to follow his path through the word, one of his paths in serving God with our ministry; in this post you will know what is to be an evangelist and how to achieve it.
What is it to be an evangelist?
It is the individual who has been chosen to proclaim and spread the gospel, the teachings are intended to be heard by other people and, that they respond to the call of repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus,
Characteristics of an Evangelist:
- Maintains a passive character, elevated in love towards all people
- He is caring, calm and collected.
- He is the bearer of good news.
- It radiates light.
- In him the cross and power are established.
- always maintains a north without boasting.
- Believe in the power of God over all things
- Your training and skills are adaptable to the community that follows you.
- He feels honored and proud to evangelize his word to those around him and go further.
It is important to note that in order to know what is it to be an evangelist, it must be kept in mind that all that is needed is to believe with fervor and conviction in the sacred words and, that only in this way these scriptures can have the scope and extension of the stakes of the kingdom that the apostle needs from the evangelist to be able to lead out the evangelical and apostolic power of the kingdom.
An evangelist must let himself be guided by a prophet, since they alone will not obtain the benefits of the gospels.
How to become an evangelist?
When the question arises how is to be an evangelist, there are conditions and/or characteristics to become a better follower and defender of Jesus and his word, here are the most important aspects to achieve it, based on what the word of the sacred writings quotes:
- The more devotion and veneration there is, there must be more service, therefore the evangelist must always be a servant, as Philip was, before being an Evangelist he became a Deacon serving in the dining rooms, serving in any eventuality and requirement of all the Apostles , doing this with perfection and dedication. (Acts 6:5).
- In the revival that took place in Samaria. (Acts 8:13), relates that the message of an evangelist must be carried out in an effective and positive way preaching from the love of the word of God, the evangelists must transmit the true espititu-centrico, which will exalt any topic that is spoken and thus, pretend and achieve that the Holy Spirit spilled on every word.
- A true evangelist must take great care not to give Satan any place or advantage, therefore he must take care of his preaching testimony, this because there will be places where this demon will try to sweep the evangelist, causing him to fall into sins such as fornication, and adultery. ; he prays so
So that Satan does not gain any advantage over us; for we are not ignorant of his machinations. (2 Corinthians 2:11).
- This being of light must exalt, honor and praise the Lord Jesus Christ, not because the Lord has given him the beautiful task of preaching his word through the Holy Spirit, the evangelist will believe he feels like a king, he must be humble and kind, as he quotes :
Because: God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble. Humble yourselves, then, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you when the time is right. (1 Peter 5:5-6).
- And I said: I will remember him no more, nor will I speak any more in his name; nevertheless, there was in my heart like a burning fire embedded in my bones; I tried to suffer it, and I couldn't. (Jeremiah 20: 9). The evangelist must always have the flame lit to spread the word of God, he cannot be passive, he cannot stop for a moment, he must be in constant work, finding the way and form to honor the Lord Jesus, and carry out a work somewhere where you live.
- Maintaining a serene posture and not making funny comments, such as telling stories when praying and preaching, should support your pure Bible study. Be careful of yourself and of the doctrine; persist in it, for by doing this you will save yourself and those who hear you. (1 Timothy 4:16).
- You must follow a daily spiritual encounter routine, comply with prayer, with fasting, and above all begging the Lord Jesus, to be the one who bends the legs of the devils when hearing his word preached.
Because who of you, wanting to build a tower, does not sit down first and calculate the expenses, to see if he has what he needs to finish it? (Luke 14:28).
- It must always abide, in an absolute way, by the approval of the body of Ministers and the Assembly, you should not walk on the path of preaching alone, and less be absent from the meetings of guides. Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. (1 Timothy 4:13).
What is a ministry?
It is the daily journey for the building of his church, it is the disposition and service that is offered to other people, it is the personal work of the evangelist.
While it is true that all evangelists must keep Christian values, and it is very useful to know them, for this go to the link and observe these wonderful values.
dedication to save you
“Take heed to yourself and to doctrine; persist in it, for by doing this you will save yourself and those who hear you.” 1 Timothy 4:16.
To the extent that the evangelist takes care of himself, protects his interests, and his life in this way will take care of others, under the guidance of the Lord, he will tell you when you should act, how to say, what to say and when to do it. For this preaching to be effective, when you feel the vibration of the fire of the Holy Spirit, it is there when you work and fulfill what the Lord wants for you.
Create a life pleasing to God and everyone
Whenever you comply with the designs of God, in conduct, in faith, in sanity, in temperance and wisdom you are ingratiating the Lord, you are making a pleasant life for him, for you and for all those around you,
"And neither my word nor my preaching was with persuasive words of human wisdom, but with demonstration of the Spirit and of power." 1 Corinthians 2:4.
The spirit will always have the power to transmit its gospel, God gives you the wisdom, to carry the gospel without limits, only with the gift of the word and making faith, in it, can transform hearts, only with the example of a life healthy, the goal of bringing the light of the Holy Spirit to each and every person will be achieved.
Duties of an Evangelist
- Make the gospel known, Acts 13:32.
- Teach, instruct and inform the gospel, 1 Timothy 4:13.
- Speak with determination, bravery and courage, Acts 9:29; 13:46 p.m.
- Convince and promote the acts of the Holy Spirit 2:40; 11:23; 1 Timothy 4:13.
- Sermoning sinners and what is not pleasing in the sight of God, Colossians 1:28; 1 Thess. 5:14.
- Implore and cry for the sick and helpless in health, 2 Cor. 5:20; Ephes. 4:1.
- Debating and arguing always before the demons of words, Hech. 9:29. done 17:2, 17; 18:19
- Fight and fight against Satan, always be ready and ready for his presence, Jude 3 (but remember Rom. 14:1).
- Argue based on the sacred word and the gift of the Holy Spirit, 1 Cor. 9:3; Phil. 1:16
- Demonstrate and incline with the power of the word when preaching faith to the Lord, Titus 1:9.
- Defend the word with your best shield, always indicating that the Lord is the only being with power over anything, Titus 1:13.
- Have power of command and conviction when preaching the designs of the sacred word, 1 Tim. 1:3.
- Cast out all evil deeds and sins, 2 Tim. 2:23; Titus 3:10.
- Disseminate and make known the good and wonderful news of the word of God, Act. 20:20, 27.
