Why We Witness

By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.

John 15:8

Most people probably think we should be saved for reasons other than to glorify God. Many Christians will usually give the following as the reasons they witness:

• To keep people out of hell. They want them to avoid eternal punishment.
• To manifest God’s love.
• To obey Christ’s command. In Matthew 28:18-20 and Acts 1:8, Jesus tells us to evangelize.

Those are all valid, biblical reasons for evangelism, but the main reason we should preach the gospel is for the glory of God.

MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 48). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.

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