Evangelism Quotes

“If you do not know how to teach the gospel, you may not truly understand it. And if you do not understand it, you may not be a true Christian.”
― J. Mack Stiles, Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus

“There is much room for humility when it comes to evangelism. We need to acknowledge that God is sovereign and can do as he wills to bring people to himself. There is no formula that dictates how God must work in evangelism. And though we may disagree with the evangelistic practices of individuals, ministries, or churches, we must also recognize that when people develop good-hearted commitments to evangelism, God can produce true fruit. I, for one, will take people practicing evangelism as best they can over those who forgo evangelism until they have the perfect practice.”
― J. Mack Stiles, Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus

“The fact is, most people come to faith through the influence of family members, small-group Bible studies, or a conversation with a friend after a church service: Christians intentionally talking about the gospel.”
― J. Mack Stiles, Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus

“In a culture of evangelism, there is an understanding that everyone is engaged. Have you ever heard someone say, “Evangelism is not my gift,” as if that excused him from sharing his faith? That’s a kindergarten understanding of evangelism. All Christians are called to share their faith as a point of faithfulness, not gifting (Matt. 28:19).”
― J. Mack Stiles, Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus

“When Paul says that we should see people through the eyes of Christ, he means for us to have a gospel view of people. So we see people as beautiful, valuable creatures made in the image of God. Each and every one of us carries God’s mark. That is why Christians believe all people have dignity, worth, and value.”
― J. Mack Stiles, Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus

“I long for a church that disarms with love, not entertainment, and lives out countercultural confidence in the power of the gospel.”
― J. Mack Stiles, Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus

“Pastor Pete regularly has people share about any evangelistic opportunities the people in his congregation have had over the previous week. When people realized it was going to happen weekly, they not only began coming to the meeting ready to share about the ways God had used them, they became more attuned to opportunities around them during the week. It’s a simple way to keep evangelism on the front burner.”
― J. Mack Stiles, Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus

“You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. (Matt. 20:25–28)”
― J. Mack Stiles, Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus

“In a culture of evangelism, the goal is for everyone to share, pray, and take opportunities as they come. We can challenge people to come to faith, but there are no instructions in the New Testament for a sinner’s prayer. We trust God to bring sinners to repentance. Our responsibility is to be faithful witnesses—together.”
― J. Mack Stiles, Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus

“A Shrunken Gospel We make the gospel too small by thinking it only “gets us saved,” that it is a sort of fire insurance, without understanding that it has implications for all of life.”
― J. Mack Stiles, Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus

“Перефразируя слова Г.К.Честертона, можно сказать, что благовестие - это не то, что опробовали и признали ущербным, а то, что сочли сложным и потому решили не пробовать.”
― J. Mack Stiles, Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus

“God is our Creator. He is loving, holy, and just. One day he will execute perfect justice against all sin. People are made in the image of God. We are beautiful and amazing creatures with dignity, worth, and value. But through our willful, sinful rebellion against God, we have turned from being his children to his enemies. Still, all people have the capacity to be in a restored loving relationship with the living God. Christ is the Son of God, whose sinless life gave him the ability to become the perfect sacrifice. Through his death on the cross, he ransomed sinful people. Christ’s death paid for the sins of all who come to him in faith. Christ’s resurrection from the dead is the ultimate vindication of the truth of these claims. The response God requires from us is to acknowledge our sin, repent, and believe in Christ. So we turn from sin, especially the sin of unbelief, and turn to God in faith, with the understanding that we will follow him the rest of our days.”
― J. Mack Stiles, Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus

“Defining evangelism in a biblical way helps us align our evangelistic practice with the Scriptures. Here’s a definition that has served me well for many years: Evangelism is teaching the gospel with the aim to persuade.”
― J. Mack Stiles, Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus

“These conversations went on and on with person after person. I stood literally amazed by the grace of God, not just upon one Christian passionate about sharing the gospel, but upon an entire community passionate about sharing the gospel. As I looked around, I observed a contagious culture of evangelism across the church. It is a culture of evangelism that is not ultimately dependent on events, projects, programs, and ministry professionals. Instead, it is a culture of evangelism that is built on people filled with the power of God’s Spirit proclaiming the gospel of God’s grace in the context of their everyday lives and relationships.”
― J. Mack Stiles, Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus

“the gospel is not only a message of salvation but a way of life.”
― J. Mack Stiles, Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus

“The quickest route to heresy and error is “relevant” evangelism. Good-hearted motivations that try to shape the church for the needs of man and not the glory of God are the death of biblical churches.”
― J. Mack Stiles, Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus

“I yearn for a culture of evangelism that never trades confidence in the gospel for confidence in techniques, personalities, or entertainment gimmicks.”
― J. Mack Stiles, Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus

“Jesus was engaging, but he never entertained; there is a huge difference, one that is lost on the modern church.”
― J. Mack Stiles, Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus

“The Christian faith has no category for believers who are not members of a local congregation.”
― J. Mack Stiles, Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus

“I long for a church that understands the dangers of entertainment and sees it for what is is: a lion crouching at the evangelical door, ready to devour us. We need a culture of evangelism that never sacrifices to the idolatry of entertainment, but serves up the rich fare found the gospel of Christ.”
― J. Mack Stiles, Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus