Dictionary of Bible Themes: 8425 evangelism, nature of

8425 evangelism, nature of

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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Evangelism focuses on the proclaiming of the good news of the coming of the kingdom of God in Christ, including the forgiveness of sins and the hope of eternal life, through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Evangelism as the proclamation of good news

Isaiah 52:7; Mark 16:15 See also 2 Samuel 18:31; 2 Kings 7:9; Isaiah 40:9; Isaiah 41:27; Nahum 1:15; Acts 14:7,15; Romans 10:15; Romans 15:16; 1 Timothy 2:7; 2 Timothy 1:11

Jesus Christ as the focus of evangelism

The gospel message is revealed by God

Galatians 1:11-12 See also Romans 16:25-26; Galatians 1:15-16; Ephesians 3:3-6

The gospel message centres on Jesus Christ

Mark 1:1; Ephesians 3:8 See also Luke 1:19; Luke 2:10; Luke 3:16-18; Acts 11:20; Romans 1:9; 2 Corinthians 4:4

The announcement of God's kingdom

God's promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ

Luke 4:18-19 See also Isaiah 61:1-2; Matthew 11:3-5 pp Luke 7:20-22; Acts 5:42; Acts 8:35; Acts 9:22; Acts 13:32-33; Romans 1:2-4

Jesus Christ's death and resurrection

1 Corinthians 15:3-4 See also Acts 2:22-24; Acts 3:15; Acts 17:18; 1 Corinthians 15:14; Corinthians 1:23; 2 Timothy 2:8

The announcement of God's salvation

Romans 1:16-17 See also Psalm 40:10; Psalm 96:2-3 pp 1 Chronicles 16:23-24; 1 Corinthians 1:21; Corinthians 15:1-2; Ephesians 1:13; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

The call to repentance for the forgiveness of sins

The announcement of peace with God

Evangelism and miracles

Matthew 4:23 Miracles are part of the gospel proclamation, demonstrating that the kingdom of God has come ; 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 See also Matthew 9:35; Matthew 10:7-8; Luke 9:6; Luke 11:20; Romans 15:18-19; 1 Thessalonians 1:5; Hebrews 2:3-4