Evangelism: What Is It?
It is obvious to most that we are in a confused society, whether in the political, social or religious realms. The Messages we hear often bring confusion. Changes are occurring almost daily! There are questions as to what next? I don’t want to be a pessimist but a realist! The following is “FACTUAL HISTORY.”
This article is written to underline “the unchanging message of evangelism” proven for 2000 years. Surely this deserves our attention and at least an enquiry as to how it is the same message in 2014 as in A.D. 33. This is “evangelism” unmatched! Ponder it, Read about it! Scrutinize it, and even Question it. It has stood, and will stand the test of all attacks and suspicions. Nothing hidden!
The uniqueness of true and genuine Evangelism with its universal message has NEVER been altered. No church group has the monopoly on this evangelism, yet there is a common denominator for all ~ “it is the Gospel of Christ” that cannot be altered or duplicated (Romans 1:1-4; Galatians 1: 5; 1 Corinthians 15:1-3)
It is the gospel of Grace and the gospel of Glory. (Mark 16:15); The Risen and Authoritative Christ gave marching orders to His disciples; “Go ye into all the world and (evangelize) preach the Gospel."
This message was first announced by our Lord Jesus [Hebrews 2:3; “Which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord and was confirmed unto us by them that heard Him.”]
From A.D. 33 until 2015 this dynamic message has been perpetuated throughout the world. It was first transmitted to a little band of fishermen who were empowered by the Holy Spirit in Acts 2. They preached in power the gospel of the Risen Christ and witnessed multitudes trust the only Savior, our Lord Jesus.
We must mention Paul the apostle, saved and commissioned to preach to the Gentiles and what blessing he witnessed, myriads saved by grace. Then followed through the centuries evangelists too numerous to mention by name, also women who contributed to the spread of evangelism. (The record of some of these heroes of faith is most fascinating).
These have been registered in heaven’s *Hall of Fame* [Hebrews 11]. They were not perfect or flawless but against all opposition, they endured prison, martyrdom, loneliness etc. and held high the banner of the Cross and brought everlasting blessing to cities, towns, communities, and families.
Evangelism still works! These evangelists were not after silver, but souls. The change they witnessed was marvelous ~ “the drunkard was sobered, the gambler was tamed, the immoral became moral, the self-righteous regenerated, indeed every strata of society was affected by true evangelism that spread to every country.
While we appreciate all that Governments and Society do too curb crime, violence, broken lives, drug addition, alcoholism -- nothing can substitute for the deliverance by the saving power of Christ, (tried and proven!)
What was the secret of evangelism that produced such amazing results? Excellently summed up by the following quote; "The preaching of a PURE gospel, a PASSIONATE gospel, and a POWERFUL gospel.
Written by Albert E Hull / 1936-2015
This article is written to underline “the unchanging message of evangelism” proven for 2000 years. Surely this deserves our attention and at least an enquiry as to how it is the same message in 2014 as in A.D. 33. This is “evangelism” unmatched! Ponder it, Read about it! Scrutinize it, and even Question it. It has stood, and will stand the test of all attacks and suspicions. Nothing hidden!
The uniqueness of true and genuine Evangelism with its universal message has NEVER been altered. No church group has the monopoly on this evangelism, yet there is a common denominator for all ~ “it is the Gospel of Christ” that cannot be altered or duplicated (Romans 1:1-4; Galatians 1: 5; 1 Corinthians 15:1-3)
It is the gospel of Grace and the gospel of Glory. (Mark 16:15); The Risen and Authoritative Christ gave marching orders to His disciples; “Go ye into all the world and (evangelize) preach the Gospel."
This message was first announced by our Lord Jesus [Hebrews 2:3; “Which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord and was confirmed unto us by them that heard Him.”]
From A.D. 33 until 2015 this dynamic message has been perpetuated throughout the world. It was first transmitted to a little band of fishermen who were empowered by the Holy Spirit in Acts 2. They preached in power the gospel of the Risen Christ and witnessed multitudes trust the only Savior, our Lord Jesus.
We must mention Paul the apostle, saved and commissioned to preach to the Gentiles and what blessing he witnessed, myriads saved by grace. Then followed through the centuries evangelists too numerous to mention by name, also women who contributed to the spread of evangelism. (The record of some of these heroes of faith is most fascinating).
These have been registered in heaven’s *Hall of Fame* [Hebrews 11]. They were not perfect or flawless but against all opposition, they endured prison, martyrdom, loneliness etc. and held high the banner of the Cross and brought everlasting blessing to cities, towns, communities, and families.
Evangelism still works! These evangelists were not after silver, but souls. The change they witnessed was marvelous ~ “the drunkard was sobered, the gambler was tamed, the immoral became moral, the self-righteous regenerated, indeed every strata of society was affected by true evangelism that spread to every country.
While we appreciate all that Governments and Society do too curb crime, violence, broken lives, drug addition, alcoholism -- nothing can substitute for the deliverance by the saving power of Christ, (tried and proven!)
What was the secret of evangelism that produced such amazing results? Excellently summed up by the following quote; "The preaching of a PURE gospel, a PASSIONATE gospel, and a POWERFUL gospel.
Written by Albert E Hull / 1936-2015