Tag Archives: evangelism

Proclaiming Christ; October 22, 2015


Philippians 1:18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Philippians is so rich! Verse 21, the last in today’s … Continue reading

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Peace with God; October 7, 2025


Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, There are so many glorious truths in this chapter, it’s very difficult to choose one verse to write on! I settled on this one … Continue reading

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Response to the Gospel; October 3, 2025


Acts 13:48 When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. Having ministered in Japan all my life, it’s a little hard for me to really … Continue reading

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God’s Plans; October 2, 2025


Acts 8:26 Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Go south to the road—the desert road—that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” It has been pointed out that Philip was in the middle of a revival in Samaria when this … Continue reading

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Response to Persecution; October 1, 2025


Acts 8:4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. Just like the apostles in yesterday’s reading, the “ordinary believers,” on being scattered by persecution, continued to do the very thing that had provoked the persecution! The pressure … Continue reading

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The Great Commission; September 29, 2025


Acts 2:38-39 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for … Continue reading

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Sowing and Reaping; September 23, 2025


John 3:36 “Even now the one who reaps draws a wage and harvests a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may be glad together.” There is joy in sowing, and joy in reaping. In terms of evangelism, … Continue reading

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Jesus’ Mission; September 19, 2025


Luke 19:10 “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” This is a famous verse, and the story of Zacchaeus is famous, but I don’t know that we necessarily connect them in our minds. The … Continue reading

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The Joy of Evangelism; September 18, 2025


Luke 15:10 “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Jesus told these two parables in response to the Pharisees’ objections to His associating with … Continue reading

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Salvation; August 30, 2025


Joel 2:32 And everyone who calls    on the name of the Lord will be saved;for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem    there will be deliverance,    as the Lord has said,even among the survivors    whom the Lord calls. I almost chose to write on verse 25, because that also feels very meaningful … Continue reading

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