Biblical Spirituality Press

Category: Evangelism

  • A Pastor’s Role in Evangelism

      The work of evangelism is not only for a pastor. All believers should evangelize; they should share the gospel of Christ with the unbelievers. In that sense, along with their pastor, they become evangelists. The title “evangelist” comes from the Greek word which simply means a messenger of the gospel. For instance, in Acts…

  • A Summary of Michael Horton’s The Gospel Commission: Recovering God’s Strategy for Making Disciples

    Horton’s book is basically an exposition of Matthew 28:18-20. Under the theme of the Great Commission, Horton’s exposition consists of three main points: (1) message, (2) mission, and (3) methods. I. Introduction: The Great Announcement The Great Commission begins with a great announcement of Jesus that “All authority in heaven and on earth has been…

  • “[O]n the errands of angels sent:” The Evangelistic Piety of George Whitefield

    In his 19th-century poetic tribute entitled “The Preacher,” John Greenleaf Whittier called George Whitefield “a homeless pilgrim with dubious name / blown about by the winds of fame.”[1]  This fame on both sides of the Atlantic provided Whitefield with a unique platform for preaching the Gospel in his day.  He seemingly seized every opportunity, preaching…

  • A Brakel’s Use of Doctrine in Calling Sinners to Repentance and Faith

    Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the 19th century Baptist preacher said “Soulwinning is the chief business of the Christian minister, indeed, it should be the main pursuit of every true believer.” In 2 Timothy 4:5 the Apostle Paul exhorts Timothy, to not only preach the Word, but to do the work of an evangelist in order to…