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What is the Nazareth Manifesto:

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LUKE 4:14-19 Jesus reads from Isaiah about himself

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What is Evangeliso?

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preach / proclaim / announce the good news of the gospel

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What is Billy Sunday’s definition of evangelism?

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Evangelism is a definite effort to lead a definite person to a definite Savior at a definite time

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What is John Stott’s definition of evangelism?

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Announcing or proclaiming the good news of Jesus

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What is Billy Graham’s definition of evangelism?

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Nothing other then proclaiming Jesus Christ by presence, and trusting the Holy Spirit to use scripture and persuade men to become disciples

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Who’s definition of evangelism is “evangelism is the winning of men to acknowledge Jesus Christ as their Savior and King, so that they may make themselves to his service in the fellowship of his church?”

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William Temple

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Who’s definition of evangelism is, “To evangelize is so to present Christ Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit, that men and women shall come to put their trust in God through Him, to accept Him as their Savior and serve Him as their King in the fellowship of His Church.”

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Church of England Report of 1918

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What is the Lausanne Covenant definition of evangelism?

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“Evangelism itself is the proclamation of the historical, biblical Christ, with a view to persuading people to come to him personally and so be reconciled to God”

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Where in Scripture do we find an evangelistic mandate?

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1 Peter 3:15

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Who said “Evangelists / Pastors / Missionaries must cross cultural, language, and geographical, learn the language and cultures of the unreached people group, present the gospel to them and plant culturally relevant churches among them (whether in US or across the nation)”

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Ralph Winter

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Give an example of a church that did well but God said they did not have love

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The Ephesian church in Revelation 2:1-7

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Where is the great commission in the Bible?

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Matthew 28:19
Luke 24
Acts 1

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What does E0 refer to?

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refers to evangelism of church going Christians

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What does E1 refer to?

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refers to evangelism to one’s own culture across the church culture or outside the walls of the church

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What does E2 refer to?

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refers cross-cultural evangelism but similar in culture

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What does E3 refer to?

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refers to evangelism to cultures very different from that of the messenger

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What scripture is the basis for cross-cultural evangelism?

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1 Peter 3:15

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What is principle # 1 of cross-cultural evangelism and give some tenets.

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But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy

  • submit yourself to the Lord
  • evangelism is a spiritual battle
  • be confident in God and not in yourself
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What is principle # 2 of cross-cultural evangelism and give some tenets?

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Always be prepared

  • have a good knowledge of the Bible
  • be prepared to correct misconceptions
  • understand the culture
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What is principle # 3 of cross-cultural evangelism can give some tenets?

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To make a defense

  • don’t get in unnecessary arguments
  • stress the uniqueness of the Bible and Jesus Christ
  • distinguish salvation by works from salvation by grace
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What is principle # 4 of cross-cultural evangelism and give some tenets?

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To anyone who asks you

  • pray for opportunities
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What is principle # 5 of cross-cultural evangelism and give some tenets?

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For a reason for the hope that is in you

  • use your testimony
  • your life should prove as evidence
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What is principle # 6 of cross-cultural evangelism and give some tenets?

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Yet do it with gentleness and respect

  • be loving
  • look for areas of common ground
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Give 10 reasons to evangelize and a scripture reference.

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  • because God himself initiated evangelism (Gen. 3:15)
  • because the Holy Spirit empowers us (Acts 1:8)
  • because the church is called to be his witness (Romans 10:14-15)
  • because of the great commission (Matt. 28:18)
  • because the harvest is great and the laborers are few (Matt. 9:37)
  • because we don’t want the blood of sinners on our hands (Ezekiel 3:17-19)
  • because the reality of our own salvation compels us (2 Cor. 5:14)
  • because of unfulfilled prophecy (Matt. 24:11-14)
  • because of the reality of hell (Luke 16:23)
  • because of the worth of human souls (Gen 1:6)
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Why do people NOT evangelize?

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  • spiritual lethargy
  • lack of burden for the loss
  • Selfishness and an inward focus
  • lack of understanding/conviction
  • The holy club mentality
  • disobedience
  • lack of confidence
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What is the definition of Kerygma?

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Is a Greek word that means “proclamation” or “herold.” It also refers to the content of the gospel, specifically the life and work of the historical Jesus, with emphasis on his suffering death and resurrection from the dead.

Certain passages of the New Testament seem to have a kerygmatic formula. (1 Cor. 15:1-11, Rom. 1:1-4, 1 Tim. 3:16)

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What are the four major parts of the Kerygma?

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  1. An explanation of how Jesus the Messiah fulfilled Old Testament prophesies. The prophecy concerning
  2. An explanation about the life of Jesus Christ including his death, burial, resurrection, and ascension.
  3. A presentation of Jesus Christ as both Lord and Messiah (The Christ)
  4. A call to repentance and forgiveness from sin
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What parts are contained in the first statement in the Kerygma? Give scripture references.

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A. Christ’s birth - Gen. 3:15, Num - 24:17-19

B. Christ’s place of birth - Micah 5:2

C. The virgin birth - Isa. 7:14

D. The significance of His birth - Isa. 9:6

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What are the parts to the second statement in the Kerygma? Give scripture references.

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A. Christ death was prophesied by the Bible - Isa 53

B. The purpose of His death - Isa 53:6,10

C. The mode of his death - Num. 21:8, John 3:14

D. The resurrection from the death - Matt 28:6

E. The purpose of Christ’s resurrection - John 11:25

F. Christ’s ascension was prophesied - Ps. 68: 18, 110:1

G. The necessity of the ascension - John 14:28, 17:17

H. How Christ the Messiah fulfilled Old Testament prophesies - Ex. 12:1-12, John 1:29

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What are the parts to the third statement in the Kerygma? Give scripture references.

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A. Jesus Christ who was prophesied to come from everlasting (Micah 5:2)

B. Jesus Christ is called as LORD (Acts 2:34, Phil 2:9-11)

C. Jesus Christ the Great I AM (John 8:58, John 6:35, 48, 51, John 8:12, John 10:7, 9, John 10:7, 9, John 10:11,1, John 11:25, John 14:6, John 15:1,5

D. Jesus Christ the Messiah who can forgive sin - Isa. 53

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What are the parts to the fourth statement of the Kerygma? Give scripture references.

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A. A call to repentance (Luke 5:32, Luke 24:46-48, Acts 2:38, Acts 5:30-32, Acts 10:43, Acts 13:38

B. A call to receive Christ as savior and Lord (Col. 2:6)

C. A call to be the disciple of Christ (Matt 16:24)

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Why must the gospel be scripturally based?

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  1. Faith comes by hearing the Word of God (Rom 10:17)
  2. Conviction of sin comes through the preaching of the Word of God (Acts 2:14-37, Heb. 4:12)
  3. Cleansing comes from the preaching of the Word of God (2 Cor 7:1)
  4. Assurance of salvation comes from the preaching of the Word of God (1 John 5:13)
  5. Growth comes from the learning of the Word of God (1 Peter 1:1-2, 2:1-2)
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Why must the gospel address the sinful condition of man?

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A. The understanding is darkened - Eph. 4:18

B. The heart is deceitful and wicked - Jer. 17:9-10

C. The mind and conscience are defiled - Titus 1:15

D. The flesh is defiled - 2 Cor. 7:5

E. The will is enfeebled - Rom. 7:18

F. Utterly destitue of any Godlike qualities - Rom 7:18

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What were the greatest obstacles for the conversion of Jew?

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  1. They were nobodies. Men of no reputation
  2. The crucified Messiah. How could God’s chosen one have died in a place of cursing.
  3. They call Jesus Lord, not just Messiah. (Ps. 110:1)
  4. Christians seemed to denigrate the Law
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List five approaches to evangelism from the early church.

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  1. Evangelism was done on secular ground
  2. Through personal conversations
  3. The home became the natural context for sharing the gospel
  4. Home meetings developed into church planting
  5. They put an emphasis on the work of the Holy Spirit
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What did the Pax Romana do for the spread of Christianity?

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For the first time in history the whole known world was under the rule of one governing authority, the Roman empire. There was general peace throughout the land, in the development and maintenance of the road system was impeccable. This allowed people to travel long ways in safety to share the gospel. The Greek language was almost universal.

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What was the broadest avenue in the spread of Christianity?

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Judaism. Acts 2 shows the Jews had spread everywhere. The Jews backed Julius Caesar, and because of this, gained great privilege.

Also, in comparison with Judaism, distinctions such as race, sex, education were set-aside and everyone was considered on the same plane. Circumcision was replaced by baptism which was also appealing. Jews accustomed the rest of the world to the idea of proselytism which was also a part of Christianity.

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What were the Greco-Roman obstacles to the Gospel?

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  1. Belief was a private matter, but worship was a public matter.
  2. Pluralism. They believed the God of the Jews and Christians was just one of the other dogs.
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What factors help Christians in Greco-Roman society?

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  1. Romans had no hard and fast legal rules governing provincials
  2. The power to try cases was left the proconsuls of the provinces.
  3. The law process favored Christians. Charges had to be brought and sustained by a private accuser
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Why were Christians accused of atheism?

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Because they did not worship the customary gods.

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Why were Christians accused of incest and cannibalism?

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Because they referred to each other as brothers and sisters, and they spoke of eating flesh and drinking blood in the Lord’s supper.

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What were the intellectual objections to Christianity?

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  1. Christianity was new and by definition nothing new could be true
  2. Christianity was ridiculous if acclaimed the wisdom of God it was exhibited in the cross of Jesus
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What is the definition of evangelism?

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We get the word evangelism from the Greek word “euangelizo,” which means to proclaim the good news that the kingdom of God has drawn near in the person and work of Jesus. This demands the response of repentance and faith (Mark 1:15).

It is also reference to the content of the Gospel. Communicating a particular message about a particular person, Jesus.

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In what ways is Paul’s gospel rhetoric unique?

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  1. He uses forensic language of justification
  2. He stresses the final and absolute nature of the Gospel
  3. Paul stresses the ethical implications of the gospel
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What is different about Mark and Paul’s explanation of the Gospel versus Luke’s?

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Mark and Paul use the noun form of “euangelion” while Luke uses the verb form “euangelizomai”

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What is the definition of “Kerussein?”

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To herold

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What is the definition of the word “marturio”?

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To witness. Primarily a legal term. Luke restricts this word to only those who have known the incarnate Jesus.

John uses this word to the exclusion of “Euangelizesthai” and “Kerussein”. He does this to emphasize that God himself came to us. What is required is faith in the witness he brings

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What was the main approach to evangelizing the Jews?

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Prophecies in the Old Testament – according to the Scriptures. The Nazareth manifesto (Luke 4:21)

Salvation for Jews and Gentiles in Isaiah 49

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How did Jesus supersede the messianic expectations of Jews?

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Jesus did not fit precisely into the contemporary straitjacket of messianic prediction. He was the son of David, but he is also proclaimed as David’s Lord. He was not a political leader in the way the Jews expected, but he came preaching the kingly rule of God. He was both a prophet and the Priestly Messiah.

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What were 2 stumbling blocks for Jews in receiving Jesus as the Messiah?

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  1. Jesus’s death on a cross. Shameful death.

2. Anyone who died on a tree was cursed of God. How could Masaya be cursed?

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What are some Jewish perceptions on what Christians were doing to the Law?

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  1. The people of God were now Christians rather than Jews.
  2. The Christians were stealing the Jews’ Scriptures.
  3. The Christians had broken the law
  4. The Christian spiritualized the Jews sacred rights, such as Sabbath, circumcision, sacrifice, priests…
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What about Christianity was attractive to Jews?

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  1. The person and character of Jesus
  2. The personal witness of the apostles to the resurrection
  3. The political ramifications of the apostles preaching. I.e. the second return of Jesus in power
  4. The power of the Christians’ love for each other
  5. The offer of pardon
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What are some ways the gospel was “translated” to the Gentiles?

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  1. The appeal to Jesus was placed in terms of Lordship rather than the Christ.
  2. Let’s talk of the kingdom, and more talk of salvation
  3. There was an emphasis on adoption
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What was one of the greatest appeals for Christianity to the Gentiles?

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The span of people who were excepted into Christianity. Poor, women, intellectuals, common people, people concerned with spirituality, etc.

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What were the three factors in evangelizing Gentiles?

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  1. Attack idolatry
  2. Proclaim the one true God
  3. Moral implications

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