I recently engaged in a light Twitter exchange with a few atheists after I posted the following tweet: Christians love atheists and adherents of other religions, not because we accept their worldview, but precisely because we don't. — Derek Brown (@DerekBrown24) April 12, 2016 A few self-described atheists didn't think this statement sounded too loving. One … Continue reading How Do Christians Love People With Different Worldviews?
Should We Encourage Unbelievers to Ask God for Saving Faith?
As the debate over evangelistic methods continues among fellow evangelicals, important theological questions are sometimes ignored in favor of pragmatic concerns. When it comes to the actual practice of evangelism, however, there are some theological questions that will have immediate influence on our approach to gospel proclamation—whether we realize it or not. One question over which I … Continue reading Should We Encourage Unbelievers to Ask God for Saving Faith?
Book Review: 'How to Give Away Your Faith' by Paul Little
Prior to his death in 1975, Paul Little was a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ and committed evangelist of the gospel. Little and his wife worked for twenty-five years with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship—a ministry dedicated to serving Christian college students and bringing the gospel to unbelievers in a university context. Little also served as an … Continue reading Book Review: 'How to Give Away Your Faith' by Paul Little
What is the Gospel?
What is the Gospel? How can we explain it to others? Mark Dever and Paul Alexander in their book, The Deliberate Church, give a helpful explanation of the gospel: The most important aspect of evangelism is the evangel---the Gospel, the Good News. If we are not getting the evangel right according to the Word, then … Continue reading What is the Gospel?
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