Evangelism Class 7: What if They Reject Me?

I. Our opportunity for rejection is great!

    (Matthew 5:10-11, John 15:18-20, 2 Corinthians 11:23-27, 1 Peter 4:12)

II. Why do people reject the Gospel?

    (Romans 3:9-18, Romans 8:5-8)

III. Why do people respond rightly to the Gospel?

    (John 1:3, John 3:8, 1 Peter 1:23, Romans 10:9-14)

IV. Five encouragements when you encounter rejection

    1) Be comforted

        (John 15:20, Acts 5:40-41, John 6:63, Revelation 21:1-5)

    2) Be merciful

        (Titus 3:5-6, Luke 6:35-36)

    3) Be available

        (2 Peter 3:3-4)

    4) Be hopeful

        (1 Timothy 2:1-4)

    5) Be prayerful

        (Romans 10:1, Colossians 4:3-4)