Christian evangelism on the internet is also known as online evangelism or digital evangelism. It is really the practical application of the internet, mobile technology, and social media to proclaim the gospel and meet spiritual needs in the online world. It matters because today’s culture is a digital culture. Of the estimated 7 billion people in the world, about 4 billion are using the internet and 3 billion are using social media. That’s a mission field we can’t ignore.
Online evangelism can give churches and individuals the opportunity to reach a broader audience with the message of Jesus Christ. It can also provide believers the opportunity to “go into all the world” by participating in digital missionary efforts, sharing God’s Word with people who may never enter a church building. This could be as simple as posting Scripture, or as formal as developing websites, creating videos, or leading online Bible studies and faith-based chat rooms.
Here are a few of the most common ways for Christians to utilize these tools:
- Websites that share biblical teaching and apologetics
- Social media posts, live streams, and online conversations to share messages and interact about faith
- Blogs and videos that can teach the gospel and answer real-life questions
- Online ads or outreach to share God’s Word to unreached people groups
- Easy ways to share the Gospel online: You can make comments on news reports, youtube videos, message boards and add a link from one of the below websites that explain the gospel. Find a topic you are interested in and comment on it then find a link with something in common with the post.
https://video-tracts.com
https://audiotracts.com
https://e-tacklebox.com – The Internet Evangelism Tackle Box
But I have also discovered something else: a lot of unsaved religious people are on Christian forums. They may claim the name of Christ, but they have never been born again. Jesus said, “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven” (Matthew 7:21). Paul called them, “having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof” (2 Timothy 3:5). They wear the mask of Christianity but they do not know the Savior.
This is why online evangelism matters. So many who claim to be Christians are still lost and they need to hear the true gospel. They do not need a Christian mask, they need a new heart. Jesus said, “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3). When we speak the Word of God online, through a post, a Scripture verse, or even a testimony, it could cut through the false religion and lead someone to true repentance and faith. “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Romans 10:17).
The bottom line is this: the internet can absolutely be a powerful mission field if we use it wisely and biblically. Jesus said, “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). In our day and generation, “all the world” includes the digital world. Sharing a verse online, or posting a gospel message is not “noise.” God’s Word promises, “So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void” (Isaiah 55:11). Even one verse on a social media feed could be the one that reaches someone in their darkest hour.
Social media can be a trap if we use it carelessly…but used with discipline, humility, and a focus on Christ, it could also be one of the greatest tools for evangelism in our generation.
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