In Divided by Faith, Emerson and Smith (2000) make a case, supported by U.S. history, that Evangelicals generally work within culture to spread the gospel, and, for some (perhaps many), taking action that is counter-cultural would expend energy and resources that could better be used spreading the good news of Jesus. Evangelicals, according to Emerson and Smith, take this stand because evangelism and discipleship are the first priority of the Church, a position that is difficult to argue against when one considers the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). Continue reading When Evangelism Is Not Enough
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Not Far From the Kingdom of God
Doing the work of an evangelist (2 Timothy 4:5) does not always mean preaching a sermon, knocking on doors, standing on a street corner, or following a memorized series of Scriptures. There is nothing wrong with learning a series of verses, such as The Romans Road or The Wordless Book; I find those to be very useful tools for the good news of Jesus and confidence builders for the evangelist, but also I believe we should be willing to present the good news like Philip (Acts 8:26-35), beginning from place the person we are conversing with would like to begin. Continue reading Not Far From the Kingdom of God