Gospel & Evangelism Devotionals

Daily devotionals on the gospel and evangelism. What it is, in plain language, and how to say it to a friend.

You don't need a seminary degree to share your faith. You need a napkin. I've written the gospel on cocktail napkins on nearly every continent. Four phrases, four verses. God's love from above. My bad, that's sad. God's solution for my pollution. My call for God's all.

Most believers have never said it out loud to a friend. We circle the airport and never land the plane. But if God has put someone in your life who's far from Him, and He has, He's calling you to help them cross the line.

These devotionals on the gospel and evangelism are for two people: the one who's never really understood what the good news is, and the one who believes it and hasn't said it yet. Pick the person you've been meaning to talk to and read with them in mind.

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Done, Not Do

Ephesians 2:8-9 reminds us that salvation is God’s gift, not something we earn, so we can step off the exhausting treadmill of trying to be good enough and rest in what Christ has already finished. This frees us to obey, serve, and seek God not out of guilt or obligation, but from gratitude, peace, and the security of being fully loved by him.

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Faith With No Math

Galatians 2:16 reminds us that we are made right with God by faith in Jesus alone, not by piling up good works, religious effort, or spiritual credentials. This frees us to stop measuring ourselves and others by performance and to rest in the finished work of Christ with open hands.

A Savior, Not a System

Acts 4:12 reminds us that salvation is not found in a system of spiritual performance, but in the person of Jesus Christ alone. This calls us to stop trusting checklists and instead pursue a real relationship with our Savior, letting every spiritual habit flow from knowing Him rather than trying to earn His love.

Done, Not Do

Ephesians 2:8-9 reminds us that salvation is God’s gift, not something we earn, so we can step off the exhausting treadmill of trying to be good enough and rest in what Christ has already finished. This frees us to obey, serve, and seek God not out of guilt or obligation, but from gratitude, peace, and the security of being fully loved by him.

The Architecture of Easter

John 19:30 declares that Jesus’ words, “It is finished,” were not a cry of defeat but a victorious announcement that the full price of sin had been paid and the way to God had been completely secured. This calls us to stop striving to earn what Christ has already accomplished and to live each day trusting in His finished work rather than our own unfinished efforts.

The Power That Changes Everything

Romans 1:16b declares that the gospel is not just a message—it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes, offering real transformation, freedom, and new life to all who surrender in faith. This power doesn't rely on our performance, but on God's ability to revive what was dead and bring light into the darkest places of our lives.

Questions

How long is each devotional?
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About five minutes. One passage, a short reflection from Ed, and one thing to do or say that day.

I'm not a Christian yet. Where do I start?
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Start here. Several of these lay out what the gospel is in plain language, no church vocabulary required.

Do I need training to share my faith?
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No. Ed has written the gospel on cocktail napkins for people on nearly every continent. If a napkin works, so do you.