Evangelism carries with it the roles of HERALD and AMBASSADOR. What is a herald? In New Testament days, a herald was one who would journey from one village, town, or city to the next representing the king or governor or magistrate. He would...
Read moreJust What is Evangelism (part 4)
Consider J.I. Packer’s words on this most important question: “According to the New Testament, evangelism is just preaching the gospel, the evangel. It is a work of communication in which Christians make themselves mouthpieces for...
Read moreJust What is Evangelism? (Part 3)
What is evangelism? Should we judge evangelism on the basis of conversions? Is it evangelism only if we see conversions? This is a BIG DEAL! If this is true, then many, many missionaries–faithful, godly men and women of God through the...
Read moreJust What is Evangelism Anyway? (part 2)
So, what is the problem with those famous words of St. Francis of Assisi—“Always preach the gospel, and when necessary use words?” First of all, those who have researched this say that there is no record of him actually saying this. Secondly...
Read moreJust What is Evangelism Anyway (part 1)
There are many voices out there among Christians concerning this issue. If we are going to be effective in evangelizing the world, it would help, first, to be clear about what evangelism is and is not. Hopefully, the insights in the next three...
Read moreLove Your Neighbor (PART 2)
Again, in the ultimate sense, in the eternal sense, what is it to love our neighbor? Of course, we should try and help in daily, ordinary, practical ways. But, is that sufficient if we are really loving them? The answer is an emphatic...
Read moreLove Your Neighbor
We all know that Jesus made it clear. Next to loving God with all our heart, mind, strength, and soul, there is no greater command of God than to love our neighbor as ourselves. Now, many things come to mind when we think of that. Treat them...
Read moreFinding The Balance
Dear Christ follower . . . You do well that you yearn to see men, women, and children bow their knees to the Lord. You do well that you shake off the apathy and clothe yourself with the boldness He gives you to proclaim the gospel. You do well to...
Read moreWho Saves Anyway?
One of the things that discourages Christians and keeps them from sharing their faith is an incredibly effective fiery dart from the Enemy. What would that be? The stubborn thought that a person’s conversion is dependent on how good my gospel...
Read moreAre We All Evangelists?…Really? (Pt. 2)
So, are all of us, not just apostles and gifted “evangelists,” commanded by Jesus to go and preach the gospel? Let’s look at J.I. Packer’s further thoughts on this. “We are all under orders to devote ourselves to spreading the good news and to...
Read moreAre We All Evangelists…Really? (Pt. 1)
Sometimes I encounter those who have the ultimate excuse for not regularly sharing their faith. It goes something like this . . . “When Jesus said to go into all the world and make disciples of all nations, He was speaking directly to the...
Read moreWitnessing to Coworkers
I came across this excellent short article by Ray Comfort. Very practical and helpful. Enjoy! When we interact with people on a daily basis, we have many opportunities for sharing our faith. First, be sure you are respectful to your employer and...
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