What Is Evangelism?
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
Is there one “right way” to evangelize? In this brief text, George Robertson answers describes five authoritative approaches to evangelism, giving us flexibility as we winsomely present the good news that can answer any need.
Top Highlights
“—a testimony of grace. Testimonial evangelism is telling others what Christ has done for you” (Page 8)
“The most basic thing then that can be said about evangelism is that it is any manner of proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ.” (Page 5)
“The first step to testimonial evangelism then is taking time to meditate on one’s redemption (vv. 1–3)” (Page 9)
“It is a good idea to prepare a brief but brilliant personal testimony that one can deliver with confidence at a moment’s notice. One should have a version one can share within three minutes, but that is capable of expansion into three hours.” (Page 9)
“What communicates to him? What physical needs does she have? What relational challenges does he face? What word does the gospel speak into her distress? Then we must find a way to apply the good news to that need.” (Page 8)
- Title: What Is Evangelism?
- Author: George Robertson
- Series: Basics of the Faith
- Publisher: P&R
- Print Publication Date: 2013
- Logos Release Date: 2014
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Evangelistic work
- ISBNs: 9781596387669, 9781596387676, 9781596387683, 1596387661, 159638767X, 1596387688
- Resource ID: LLS:WHATISEVANGELISM
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-12-20T00:32:59Z
George Robertson, PhD, is the senior pastor at Second Presbyterian Church in Memphis, TN, and a council member for The Gospel Coalition. He previously served as a lecturer and adjunct professor at Covenant Theological Seminary.
Dr. Robertson earned his baccalaureate degree from Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, GA, his Master in Divinity and Master in Theology degrees from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, MO, and his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Historical and Theological Studies from Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA. Before he became a pastor at Second Presbyterian Church, he served as Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Augusta, GA, pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church in St. Louis, and as lecturer/adjunct professor at Covenant Theological Seminary.
He is the author of Soul Anatomy: Finding Peace, Hope, and Joy in the Psalms. He is married to Jackie and they have four children.