Sermon Breakdown

1. Dr. Lloyd-Jones begins by explaining that he does not like the term "responsibility of evangelism" because it suggests duty. He believes evangelism should arise inevitably from within.
2. He contrasts the Arminian view of evangelism as an outward duty with the Calvinist view of evangelism arising organically from within. The Calvinist view sees evangelism as the inevitable fruit of the Spirit's work.
3. He acknowledges that Calvinists can appear less interested in evangelism, especially new converts reacting against their former Arminianism. But this is a misperception. True Calvinism leads inevitably to evangelism.
4. He argues that the outward zeal and activity of Arminians can be misleading. Their evangelism is often superficial, focused on decisions and numbers, not true conversion. The zeal of cults is similar. True zeal arises from seeing people's spiritual need.
5. He warns against a "theoretical Calvinism" that is merely logical and not animated by the Spirit. Calvinism should never lead to dull, lifeless preaching.
6. He argues that Scripture clearly teaches both divine sovereignty and human responsibility. We must hold both in tension, not favoring one over the other. Hyper-Calvinism denies human responsibility.
7. He illustrates how both Peter and Paul preached by commanding sinners to repent while also affirming God's sovereignty. We must do the same.
8. He shows how the great evangelists of the past, like Whitefield and the Puritans, were Calvinists who preached out of a deep sense of God's glory and human need. Their Calvinism fueled their evangelism.
9. He calls for a fresh outpouring of the Spirit to revive the church and fuel a new zeal for evangelism. Mere organization and human effort are not enough. We need revival.
10. He concludes with a prayer for God to pour out His Spirit, revive the church, and use them powerfully for evangelism.