Dictionary of Bible Themes Some OT figures announced good news, but most evangelists are seen in the NT. The task was first given by Jesus Christ to the apostles and then to other believers. All Christians have a part in evangelism; there is, too, a special role of evangelist within the church, fulfilled by those with a particular gifting from the Holy Spirit. Galatians 3:8An evangelist as one who announces good news See also God as an announcer of good news Genesis 12:2-3; 22:18; 26:4Jeremiah 31:3-4 Acts 10:36 Psalms 96:2-3 OT messengers announce good news Isaiah 40:9pp 1Ch 16:23-24 See also 2 Kings 7:9The good news of the end of the Babylonian exile. Psalms 40:10Isaiah 40:1-5; 41:27; 52:7 Nahum 1:15 Matthew 12:41 the good news of the deliverance from Assyria Romans 10:152 Peter 2:5 pp Lk 11:32 Luke 2:10-11See also Angels announce good news Luke 1:19Revelation 14:6 Luke 3:18 See also John the Baptist announces good news Luke 3:3; 16:16Luke 4:18-19 Jesus Christ as an evangelist See also Isaiah 61:1-2Matthew 4:23; 9:35 Mark 1:14-15 Luke 4:43; 8:1 Mark 3:14 The disciples as evangelists See also Jesus Christ sends out the Twelve Matthew 10:7-8Luke 9:1-2,6 Mark 16:15 See also Jesus Christ commissions the apostles Matthew 28:18-20Luke 24:47 Acts 1:8 Acts 5:42 See also The evangelism of the apostles Acts 8:25Acts 15:7 Peter and John preach the gospel in Samaria Peter preaches the gospel to Cornelius. Ephesians 4:11Other believers as evangelists Evangelists are gifted by God Acts 20:24See also Paul as an evangelist Romans 1:9; 15:19-201 Corinthians 1:17 2 Corinthians 2:12 Galatians 2:7 Acts 21:8 See also Philip the evangelist Acts 8:5,12,35,40Acts 8:4 2 Timothy 4:5 Other evangelists See also Mark 5:20Timothy's calling includes that of an evangelist. John 4:28-29Acts 18:26 pp Lk 8:39 1 Peter 3:15Priscilla and Aquila Mark 5:19Evangelists within the family 1 Corinthians 7:161 Peter 3:1-2 Witnessing to unbelieving partners: Ephesians 6:42 Timothy 1:5 Parents are a witness to their children: Titus 1:6See also 2354 Christ, mission2363 Christ, preaching & teaching 2420 gospel 5110 Paul, teaching of 5622 witnesses 7706 apostles 7739 missionaries 7966 spiritual gifts 8424 evangelism |
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