Thought: so much of today’s evangelism focuses on telling people how to get “saved,” but first century evangelism focused on sharing who Jesus was and what He did.
The disciples in Acts weren’t excited about the task of evangelism per se, they were excited about the Person and work of Christ. Evangelism was the natural result and overflow (which is born out in John 15:5).
Perhaps the lack of effective evangelism today is because we are more focused on popular processes than a Person. I believe when God’s people recapture a biblical perspective on the Person and work of Christ, we will see an overwhelming awakening in this land.
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I read this earlier today and have been thinking about it all afternoon. I was so challenged and convicted when I really stopped to think about how often it is something- other than God/Christ alone- that I come seeking Him for. Thanks so much for this critical reminder, John! I pray that I will become more and more captivated with the Person of Christ…so much so that I can’t help but to share Him with others!