Dictionary of Bible Themes Evangelists proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, calling those who hear to believe in him. This may be in the context of missionary journeys, often in partnership with others, or within a more settled ministry. Carrying out the task requires integrity and commitment in the face of hardships and danger; it also brings joy at seeing the church grow. Isaiah 52:7The task of evangelists Luke 4:43Announcing good news See also Acts 5:42; 8:12; 11:20Romans 10:15 Romans 15:16,20-21 See also Proclaiming the gospel Acts 8:5; 15:71 Corinthians 1:17; 9:16; 15:1-2 2 Corinthians 10:15-16 Acts 10:42-43 See also Testifying to the truth about Jesus Christ John 1:35-36; 15:26-27Acts 1:8; 2:32-33; 17:2-3 1 John 1:1-3 Romans 10:13-14 See also Calling people to believe in Jesus Christ Mark 1:14-15Acts 13:38-39; 16:30-34; 18:4; 26:28 Romans 1:5 1 Corinthians 15:11 2 Corinthians 5:11 Acts 13:4-5; 14:24-25; 16:9-10 The context of the evangelist's work Missionary journeys Luke 10:1See also In partnership with others Mark 6:7Acts 10:23; 14:1; 16:6; 17:14-15 Philippians 1:5 2 Timothy 4:5 Within a settled period of ministry See also Acts 18:9-11Timothy as a pastor is also to do the work of an evangelist. Acts 28:30-31Paul spends a year and a half in Corinth 1 Timothy 4:13-142 Timothy 4:2 Paul preaches the gospel whilst under house arrest in Rome 2 Corinthians 2:17The evangelist's integrity See also 2 Corinthians 1:121 Thessalonians 2:3-5 1 Thessalonians 2:8-9 The evangelist's commitment See also Working so as not to be a burden Acts 20:33-341 Corinthians 4:12; 9:6 2 Corinthians 11:23-29 Facing hardship and danger Acts 5:18; 20:23-24; 21:33Ephesians 6:19-20 Arrest and imprisonment: Acts 5:40; 16:22-23Flogging: Acts 7:58; 14:19Stoning: Acts 9:29; 21:30-31Physical attack: Acts 20:191 Thessalonians 2:2 Opposition: Romans 9:1-2; 10:1Concern for unbelievers: 1 Corinthians 9:11-14Financial support for evangelists See also 1 Timothy 5:181 Thessalonians 3:7-9 The evangelist's blessing See also Joy at seeing the church grow Acts 15:31 Thessalonians 2:19-20 1 Corinthians 1:4-7 Ephesians 1:15-16 The satisfaction of seeing new converts grow in their faith Philippians 1:3-61 Thessalonians 1:2-3 See also 5358 judges5560 suffering 7754 preaching 7924 fellowship in service 7939 ministry 7957 sacraments 8202 boldness 8207 commitment 8414 encouragement 8495 witnessing 8794 persecution |
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