On October 23, 2023 the gospel was proclaimed as 38,193 fans attended the University of Cincinnati football game. Fans heard much about sin, righteousness and the coming judgement of Jesus Christ.

This interaction includes a challenge from two scoffers. And it captures many common objections to biblical gospel preaching.

We are always grateful when a heckler interrupts the gospel proclamation. It has been our experience that the crowd listens more intently and the gospel gets heard when it is challenged.

3 Minute Video: Bearcat Fans Scoff at Gospel Proclamation

We Are Racing to a Day of Judgement

None of us know the day or the hour when we will die. And the Bible says that we will face a just judge on the day of our judgement. So one of the most loving things we can do is to warn people about the judgement to come. And point them to the Savior.

Prominent new testament passages about judgement include: Acts 17:31, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Hebrews 9:27, Romans 14:12, Acts 10:42, and 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9.

Old Testament prophets also spoke about the day of the Lord. Isaiah 13:9, Jeremiah 46:10 and Ezekiel 30:3 all contain warnings. And the minor prophets are replete with references to the day of the Lord including Zechariah 14.

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.

2 Corinthians 5:10

Scoffers Will Scoff in the Last Days

Join us in praying for these scoffers and the 38,193 fans who may have heard the gospel. Christians in the crowd should have been encouraged to know that God is receiving glory as the gospel is preached. And God is not surprised by these scoffers.

Also, the Holy Spirit may be working to draw one or more of the unregenerate fans to himself. May God get the glory as his name is lifted up in the open air.

… scoffers will come in the last days with scoffing, following their own sinful desires. They will say, “Where is the promise of his coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things are continuing as they were from the beginning of creation.”

2 Peter 3:3-4

Evangelize Cincinnati

We do public proclamation of the gospel at major sporting events around Cincinnati including Reds, Bengals and FC Cincy. And we do gospel driven abortion ministry in Kettering, Ohio. Finally, we do one-to-one evangelism at the University of Cincinnati.

Check our Evangelism Outreach Schedule and join us.

If you do not live near Cincinnati but you are looking to connect with biblical evangelists who live near you, check out Sports Fan Outreach International.