Unashamed: SHARE IT

We are called to live with confidence in the face of opposition but most of us are living in fear and shame, apologizing for our beliefs. But the gospel gives us the ability to live with boldness in a world that opposes everything about God. Today, I want to look at the fourth response to the gospel, which give us confident hope and assurance in Christ.

4. SHARE IT
If we know and believe the gospel to be true, why would we not share it? Once we gain forgiveness through the gospel, we have a responsibility to share it with others. With a sense of urgency, we are to make the most of every opportunity to share the gospel. We are to live on mission by serving and giving of ourselves and our resources.

Romans 15:15-21 KJV
15 Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God, 16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost. 17 I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God. 18 For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed, 19 Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ. 20 Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation: 21 But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand.
What keeps us from sharing the Gospel?I don’t know what to say, I don’t have Scripture memorized…
  - If you’ve got a personal relationship with Christ you know what to say. Bare minimum you can share your experience and how you got saved.

I don’t have time to go share, I’m too busy…
  - Most of us during our jobs have casual conversations throughout the day. You don’t have to be a door-to- door salesmen, knocking on doors when you share the Gospel, some of the best witnessing is in casual conversations where there is no pressure on you or the individual.

That’s the Pastor’s job…
  - Actually we are all called in Matthew 28 to Go and Make disciples.

The main issue most Christians have today with sharing the gospel is no sense of urgency. We know that Christ is coming soon, but we don’t act like it. Regardless if you feel uncomfortable with what to see or not, if the matter was urgent enough we’ve find the words to say.

What if today was the last day?

Think some of your closest friends and family that you know aren’t saved. What if you knew today was the last day and Jesus was coming tomorrow and if they didn’t accept Him right now they’d miss out. Do you think you’d act so ashamed? Would you be so reserved? No, we’d be knocking down their door to give them Jesus before it’s too late.

I challenged my students with this same material: To Know it, Embrace it, Live it, and Share it. Now I'll challenge you, not just to know it and embrace the Gospel, but to go the extra mile and live it and share it.

Bro. Austin Chapman is the Youth Minister

at Sugar Creek Baptist in Murray, KY and founder

of Inflamed Church Ministries.