Cross-posted at Between Two Worlds Audio and video for Don Carson's The God Who Is There became available three days ago. These talks correspond to two of Carson's books that Baker released last month: The God Who Is There: Finding Your Place in God’s Story. The God Who Is There: Finding Your Place in God’s [...]
Tag Archives: Evangelism
Audio and Video for D. A. Carson's The God Who Is There
July 29, 2010 – 8:57 AM
On February 20-21 and 27-28, 2009, Don Carson presented a 14-part seminar entitled "The God Who Is There" at Bethlehem Baptist Church's North Campus in Minneapolis. This series will serve the church well because it simultaneously evangelizes non-Christians and edifies Christians by explaining the Bible’s storyline in a non-reductionistic way. The series is geared toward [...]
"Selling" Christianity in the 21st Century
June 29, 2010 – 10:23 AM
USA Today opinion writer Tom Krattenmaker has an interesting article on evangelism in America. In "How to Sell Christianity? Ask an Atheist," Krattenmaker profiles Seattle pastor Jim Henderson. Due to his conversations with atheists, Henderson is done with evangelistic formulas -- especially the old "bait and switch" outreach programs. Instead, what he calls for is [...]
Sinking Stones and Evening Devotions
February 11, 2010 – 11:49 AM
I am a father of three small children – two of which are old enough (2 and 4) to take part in evening devotions. Last night we read the story of the Passover in Exodus in The Big Picture Story Bible. Even though David Helm (author of Big Picture) does a superb job of telling the story [...]
In Defense of Proselytism: Talking Points for Brit Hume
January 8, 2010 – 7:52 AM
The furor surrounding Brit Hume's encouragement to Tiger Woods to convert to Christianity shows us that the prevailing sentiment of our culture is adamantly opposed to the idea of evangelism.
As Christians, we must recognize that before we can make a robust defense for the Christian faith, we may have to clear the air by making a case for evangelism in general. After having listened to some of the remarks made about Brit Hume, I have compiled a list of common objections to "proselytism" and why each of them are unpersuasive.
Lausanne Movement
November 19, 2009 – 9:36 AM
The buzz is picking up for Lausanne 2010. Wondering what it's all about? In short, the Lausanne Movement is "a worldwide that mobilizes evangelical leaders to collaborate for world evangelization." And in October 2010 the third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization is taking place in Cape Town, South Africa. Here's a brief history of the [...]
No Utopia Now
October 29, 2009 – 8:34 AM
Contrary to what some have concluded, a transformational approach to culture does not assume an unrealistic optimism about what’s possible in our fallen world. Because the world will remain sinful until Christ returns, we know we can never achieve any utopia here and now. “Heaven on earth” will become a universal reality only when Christ comes
back.
Should Christians Seek Conversions?
October 22, 2009 – 7:12 AM
In his latest "Taste & See" article John Piper says, "Yes." Christian conversion is the act or process of being changed (without coercion but through our own volition) into a person who believes and treasures Jesus Christ, his saving work, and his promises above everything else, including all that we were believing or treasuring before [...]
Walking a Mile in Their Shoes
October 9, 2009 – 8:58 AM
We need to come out of our Christian ghettoes occasionally and try looking at life through the eyes of the lost. We need to appreciate their lives, understand their predicaments, and address their very real concerns. And, we need to do it in a way that communicates the gospel clearly and effectively.
The Gun-Belt Gospel
September 23, 2009 – 2:09 PM
Evangelism is one of the great blessings of the Christian faith. We get to share in God's work, to see it up close and personal, to be a choice instrument in the hands of the Almighty. God doesn't have to work this way but he has chosen to do so.