Recently I have been reading about evangelism and there appears to be a division regarding how evangelism should be done. Some say that to do anything other than offer the simple Gospel at every encounter is unbiblical and selfish. Others indicate that it isn't necessarily required, or even desirable, to "close the sale" in every encounter and more or less that as we are part of a Church we all work together to lead those outside the Church in, individually making small advances.
So how is the Great Commission fulfilled?
For example: Should every Christian be out in the local or foreign mission field? Was it given to Christians as individuals or to the Church as a whole? Should every encounter involve preaching the Gospel? Do different Christians have different roles to play? Should words be said without any concern as to their impact or should effectiveness be sought after? What about friendship evangelism or lifestyle evangelism?
So how is the Great Commission fulfilled?
For example: Should every Christian be out in the local or foreign mission field? Was it given to Christians as individuals or to the Church as a whole? Should every encounter involve preaching the Gospel? Do different Christians have different roles to play? Should words be said without any concern as to their impact or should effectiveness be sought after? What about friendship evangelism or lifestyle evangelism?
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