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Ask NT Wright Anything

#59 Evangelism and sharing the gospel

Apr 1, 2021
In this podcast, NT Wright discusses evangelism and how to share the gospel. Topics include explaining the gospel to those who think they don't need forgiveness, answering critics who say Christianity is irrelevant, helping believers live out their faith, and the importance of the church in transforming lives. The hosts also explore presenting Christianity as a bigger story and offer advice on helping others in their faith.
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Quick takeaways

  • Effective evangelism involves understanding the motives and background of individuals inquiring about Christianity and introducing them to Jesus through a transformative relationship.
  • The gospel is not just about personal forgiveness but also about God's project of remaking the world and presenting Jesus' agenda for a better world as a reason for the relevance of Christianity.

Deep dives

The Importance of Evangelism

The podcast explores the challenges of evangelism and the relevance of Christianity to others. It acknowledges the struggle with openly discussing faith and highlights the importance of seizing the right opportunities for dialogue and interaction. The speaker suggests asking questions to understand the motives and background of the person inquiring about Christianity, whether it's driven by fear or curiosity. The main goal is to introduce them to Jesus and emphasize that becoming a Christian is not just a lifestyle choice or a set of facts, but a transformative relationship with Jesus and joining his new creation project. The speaker also mentions the role of personal faith and joining the Christian family through baptism.

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