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'''Evangelism''' is the process of [[preaching]] or [[proselytizing]] the Christian Gospel. It is mostly associated with [[Fundamentalist]] [[Protestant]] sects of [[Christianity]]. It is based on the Greek word ευανγγελιον, meaning 'good news'. Though most, if not all, Christian sects stress the importance of evangelism, it is considered absolutely essential to [[Fundamentalist]] sects. It is also known as the Great Commission or "winning souls for Christ". Christians point to Matt. 28, 19-20 in the [[Bible]] as one of [[Jesus Christ]]'s commands to his followers to "preach the gospel (ευανγγελιον) to all nations." Evangelism is the main driving force of Christian [[missionary]] activity, and as such has contributed to the violent deaths of uncounted numbers of people. | '''Evangelism''' is the process of [[preaching]] or [[proselytizing]] the Christian Gospel. It is mostly associated with [[Fundamentalist]] [[Protestant]] sects of [[Christianity]]. It is based on the Greek word ευανγγελιον, meaning 'good news'. Though most, if not all, Christian sects stress the importance of evangelism, it is considered absolutely essential to [[Fundamentalist]] sects. It is also known as the Great Commission or "winning souls for Christ". Christians point to Matt. 28, 19-20 in the [[Bible]] as one of [[Jesus Christ]]'s commands to his followers to "preach the gospel (ευανγγελιον) to all nations." Evangelism is the main driving force of Christian [[missionary]] activity, and as such has contributed to the violent deaths of uncounted numbers of people. | ||
{{Wikipedia|Evangelism}} '''Evangelical''' is a term referring to a movement in Christianity, a type of Christian, and a group of Protestant denominations. Although the boundaries can blur, evangelical is generally considered distinct from “mainline” Protestant denominations. Adding to the confusion is the innovation of the [[emergent church]]. | {{Wikipedia|Evangelism}} '''Evangelical''' is a term referring to a movement in Christianity, a type of Christian, and a group of Protestant denominations. Although the boundaries can blur, evangelical is generally considered distinct from “mainline” Protestant denominations. Adding to the confusion is the innovation of the [[emergent church]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:35, 25 April 2012
Evangelism is the process of preaching or proselytizing the Christian Gospel. It is mostly associated with Fundamentalist Protestant sects of Christianity. It is based on the Greek word ευανγγελιον, meaning 'good news'. Though most, if not all, Christian sects stress the importance of evangelism, it is considered absolutely essential to Fundamentalist sects. It is also known as the Great Commission or "winning souls for Christ". Christians point to Matt. 28, 19-20 in the Bible as one of Jesus Christ's commands to his followers to "preach the gospel (ευανγγελιον) to all nations." Evangelism is the main driving force of Christian missionary activity, and as such has contributed to the violent deaths of uncounted numbers of people.
For more information, see the Wikipedia article:
- According to the National Association of Evangelicals website, denominations included are
- Reformed, Holiness, Anabaptist, Pentecostal, Charismatic and others.
- Historian David Bebbington identifies the characteristics of evangelicals
- Belief in being “born-again”
- Active expression of faith through mission
- Obedience to the authority of the Bible
- Stressing of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross
History
Evangelicalism has roots in 17th century England, Germany and Scandanavia and flourished during theFor more information, see the Wikipedia article:
