The culture and the rise of so many denominations has clouded what Evangelism is and how it is to be applied. Yet, the best we can do (among believers) is to LOOK to THE BIBLE to define what it is, and how to apply it.
That seems easy enough ... doesn't it??
Unfortunately, not always.
Often times, too many people want to perceive what they think evangelism is and what it looks like by what culture has turned it into, and what their feelings or traditions have maintained.
But God forbid we look to any of that in order to define truth.
Evangelism is the sharing or spreading or heralding or influencing of THE GOOD NEWS OF THE GOSPEL.
The message of eternal life, redemption, the Kingdom of God, forgiveness from God, etc., etc.
But how is it applied?
In my experience, the ones who criticize the most are the ones who do evangelism the least.
It becomes an issue of METHODOLOGY but who's to say, one person's method is better than another person's method? ...Regardless, the Good news needs to get out.
Is evangelism letting people see your light and being salt?
Is evangelism heralding the good news of salvation in the public square?
Is it baking cookies for your next door neighbors?
It's all of the above and a whole lot more.
How can we not give to others the tremendous gift of what God has so freely given to us? ...
It's eternity and it's not for sale.. It's free!
Hand it down to as many neighbors as you can TODAY in what ever way.
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