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All Christians are called. Called to love God with all that weare. Called to serve Him. Called to reach out to the lost. However, if we are hone... read full description


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May 05, 2009
Amanda R rated it: 5 of 5 stars
What single word can send more people running for the hills than the word "evangelism"? This book moves beyond the salesman approach to telling people about the Gospel, and even explains why that approach is disrespectful to everyone involved including God. The author addresses issues facing evangelism today: postmodernism, relativism, etc. The author is a realist and does not sugar coat the fact that we have lost our sense of a shared story. But, he addresses these issues with sen More...
May 14, 2009
Brittany rated it: 5 of 5 stars
The best book on evangelism that I have read. I am also biased by the fact that I read this for Jerram's Apologetics & Outreach class at Covenant Seminary.. so he taught much of the material in class as well. Very thoughtful; having had him as a teacher, the ethos of this book overwhelms me.
Sep 13, 2009
David rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Good book. A little dry at places, but provides a very helpful overview of a biblical understanding of evangelism. You can tell Barrs has spent many years talking to people wrestling with Christianity, and even owns the questions non Christians ask for himself.
Mar 11, 2010
Diane rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Wonderful book that addresses evangelism from both a theological and a practical angle.
Feb 26, 2011
Jake rated it: 4 of 5 stars
A helpful introduction to the practice of evangelism in the Bible, drawing out lessons and practices that we can use today in our witness to the world around us.
Dec 16, 2009
Chris rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Good balance of the issues related to sharing your faith. Accessible to anyone except people who shop for books in pop Christian F****y Bookstore or the like.
Mar 16, 2008
Danelle rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Incredible! One of the best books I've read...and NOT like so many others on the topic of sharing the gospel through relationship
Mar 16, 2008
Matthew rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Challenging. Biblical. Culturally sensitive. Relevant. Clear. Concise. Builds a case. Helpful.
Dec 28, 2007
Elsa rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Wonderfully helpful book on sharing faith with others by meeting them where they are.
Oct 07, 2010
Stephen added it
this is a wonderful example of Barrs' thought and heart.
Feb 22, 2012
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