Five Common Evangelism Excuses
There are five excuses you may give for not evangelizing. This article looks at these evangelism excuses and gives remedies to them to get you started in evangelism.
There are five excuses you may give for not evangelizing. This article looks at these evangelism excuses and gives remedies to them to get you started in evangelism.
This article discusses the vital importance of expository preaching in the church, over against topical preaching. It discusses the central role of the Word of God in bringing life, faith, and sanctification. It also explains the role of the preacher of the Word.
What is evangelism? Part of answering this question is knowing what evangelism is not. This article identifies five things that are mistaken for evangelism.
This article raises and evaluates five common excuses for not evangelizing, and follows up with a plan to alter the course and look for opportunities for evangelism.
This article advances several threats to the gospel today, such as attempts to make the gospel social, relevant, or kinder.
The author of this article emphasizes the command to love the neighbour. He describes it as a commandment, rather than something that should be done out of one's feelings. The Scripture references for this teaching include 1 John 4:19-20, 1 John 5:1-2.
In this article, the love for God shown by those who were beheaded for their faith is compared to the selfish kind of love that Christians tend to live out today. The article therefore encourages us to lay down our lives for others by way of showing the love of Christ. In this reflection 1 John 3:16-18 is instrumental.
What does it mean that believers rely on Christ as their advocate and atoning sacrifice? This article responds to this question, explaining that Christ is the one who has turned away the wrath of God against the believer. In the rest of their lives, believers live by acknowledging their dependence on God's grace demonstrated in Christ.
Based on Peter's prophetic announcements in 2 Peter 3:10, the author attempts to prepare believers for the end time when the Lord Jesus will return to take his people. The article emphasizes the fact that it will not just be a quiet end: it will be disastrous for those who are not in the Lord, but joyful for those who are in the Lord, who are already anticipating meeting the Lord.
It takes one who is certain about the truth of the gospel to die for the gospel. This article reflects on the importance of being reminded from Scripture of the treasures of salvation (e.g., 2 Peter 1:4-11).
How should believers view suffering, especially the kind that comes as a result of them being followers of Christ? With a focus on the relevant passages in 1 Peter 4, the author addresses this issue and points towards the glory that is to be attained at the end.
What does it mean to follow Christ as your Lord? In 1 Peter 3:8-22, the author helps us understand how Christians should live, and why we should live that way. Further, the author gives practical examples of what happens when a believer follows Christ with commitment.
In his letter, James emphasizes the importance of treating each other with kindness, sincerity, and faithfulness. True faith is always accompanied by good works.