Worldwide Evangelism Series

First, let’s look back at what Jesus said about the end time preaching of the gospel.

He said; this gospel of the kingdom will be preached (not maybe, not hope so, not might be, but will absolutely be preached) in the whole world as a testimony to all nations…

Jesus said the worldwide preaching of the gospel will absolutely take place and it will be a testimony to all the nations of the world.

Second, with that in mind, let’s look at two places in Revelation.

Lets first look at Revelation 14;

Revelation 14:6 Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth--to every nation, tribe, language and people. 7 He said in a loud voice, "Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water." NIV

There is a lot happening here, but the main point I want to drive home is this;

It is God’s great desire to reach the world; every nation, tribe, language and people, with the eternal gospel of salvation. This is so important to God that He will use whatever means He has available, including His angels to get it done.

Here’s what this means to me; if reaching the world with the gospel is that important to God, how much more so should it be important for me?

Now look at Revelation 7:9 and following. This is one of my favorite verses. Listen to the power and beauty of what it says.

Revelation 7:9 After this I (John) looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. 10 And they cried out in a loud voice: "Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb." NIV

This is what the final fulfillment will look like in God’s kingdom.

Think of it, gathered around the throne of Christ will be a massive number of people from every nation, of every tribe and of every language.

So again, what we see happening right now in this generation is just the beginning of the fulfillment of this prophecy. Jesus said that before He returns, the gospel will be preached to the whole world, and then the end will come.

So whenever you hear of the gospel being preached and lives being changed in the

remote parts of the world, just know that the end has just moved a little closer.

WHAT ARE WE TO DO NOW?

So, to put all of this together, what are we to do with this information? What is our part in this? Of all the signs Jesus gave regarding His return, this is the one that falls on our shoulders.

First, think about what it will be like to see people from all over the world that are in heaven because of you. Think what it would be like to see people there because you chose to give and invest in the bringing the gospel to their part of the world. And there are many ways we can make that happen.

Second, we must consistently pray for the gospel to reach every nation