Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8400 The tasks of the believer » 8424 evangelism » 8427 evangelism, kinds of Scripture recognises that evangelism takes place in a variety of contexts, and offers models for evangelism in today's church. Public evangelism Preaching in synagogues Acts 14:1 Paul begins his evangelism in Gentile cities by building links within the Jewish community. In Pisidian Antioch: Acts 13:14-16,42-44 Acts 17:2 in Thessalonica; Acts 17:10 in Berea; Acts 17:17 in Athens; Acts 18:4 in Corinth; Acts 19:8 in Ephesus Preaching in recognised meeting-places Acts 17:19-23 See also Acts 5:25; Acts 10:27-28; Acts 16:13; Acts 19:9 Making a public defence to accusers Acts 21:37-22:1 See also Acts 4:7-12; Acts 7:1-2; Acts 24:10; Acts 26:1 Personal evangelism Giving personal testimony 1 John 1:1-3 See also Mark 5:19; John 4:39; Acts 26:9-18; 1 Corinthians 7:16; 1 Peter 3:1-2 Evangelism in homes Acts 10:24-25 Peter visits Cornelius' home to speak to those assembled. Believers invite others into their homes: Luke 5:29; Acts 18:26; Acts 28:30-31 Believers visit the homes of others: Acts 9:17 pp Acts 22:12; Acts 16:32-34 Evangelism in strategic areas Going to major centres Acts 16:12 Philippi; Acts 17:1 Thessalonica; Acts 17:15 Athens; Acts 18:1 Corinth; Acts 18:19 Ephesus Rome: Going into new territories Romans 15:20,23-24; 2 Corinthians 10:15-16 Evangelism among strategic people Speaking to prominent people Acts 18:8 Though the gospel is for all people without distinction, evangelism among certain people and groups enabled the message to spead further. See also Acts 13:7 Paul before Sergius Paulus, proconsul of Cyprus; Acts 24:24 Paul before Felix and his wife; Acts 25:8-9 Paul before Festus; Acts 25:11-12 Paul appeals to Caesar; Acts 26:2-3 Paul before King Agrippa; Acts 28:7-8 Paul in the home of the chief official on Malta Evangelising households Acts 16:34 The conversion of the head of the household was often accompanied by the conversion of the whole family group. See also John 4:53; Acts 11:14; Acts 18:8 Using literature in evangelism John 20:30-31 See also Luke 1:1-4; Acts 1:1-2 Appealing to Scripture in evangelism Acts 26:22-23 See also Acts 8:35; Acts 10:43; Acts 13:22-23; Romans 1:2-3; Romans 16:25-26; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Signs and wonders in evangelism Miracles confirm the message Acts 8:6 See also Mark 16:17-20; Acts 4:14; Acts 19:10-12; 1 Corinthians 2:4-5; Hebrews 2:3-4 Miracles give opportunity for preaching Acts 3:9-16 See also Acts 2:5-14; Acts 14:8-11; Acts 16:26-31 Miracles result in people believing Acts 9:40-42 See also John 7:31; John 11:45; Acts 9:33-35; Acts 13:10-12 The response to evangelism Acceptance of the message Acts 2:37-41 See also Acts 4:4; Acts 17:4,34; Acts 19:17-20; 1 Thessalonians 2:13 Rejection of the message Hebrews 4:2 See also Romans 10:16; Acts 13:50-51; Acts 17:32; Acts 18:6 See also
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