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In his new book,Evangelism: A Biblical Response to Today's Questions, J. D. Payne responds to today's most commonly asked questions. Written in an engaging style with concise chapters, this book establishes a biblical, theological, and practical foundation for missional living.Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, this book provides the reader with healthy and clear parameters for sharing faith that can be applied to differing cultural contexts in today's globalized world. Some of the questions addressed include:What is evangelism anyway?What is the gospel?What is repentance?If God is in control, then why do we need to share the gospel?What is election?Does a loving God send people to hell?What is the role of free will in salvation?

J.D. Payne responds to today's most commonly asked questions about evangelism. Written in an engaging style with concise chapters, this book establishes a biblical theological, and practical foundation for missional living. J.D.Payne is a National Missionary with the North American Mission Board and an associate professor of church planting and evangelism at The SouthernBaptist Theological Seminary. He holds memberships in the Evangelical Theological Society, Evangelical Missiological Society, and the Great Commission Research Network. He also also serves as the book review editor for the Great Commission Research Journal.

Foreword	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Introduction	p. 1
What is Evangelism, Anyway?	p. 5
What is the Gospel?	p. 9
What is Repentance?	p. 13
What is Saving Faith?	p. 17
What is Conversion?	p. 21
Does Conversion Occur at One Point in Time, or is it a Process?	p. 25
What does it Mean to be Born Again?	p. 29
What are we Saved From?	p. 33
If God is in Control, Why do we Need to Share the Gospel?	p. 37
What is Election?	p. 43
Does a Loving God Send People to Hell?	p. 51
What is the Role of Free will in Salvation?	p. 55
What about Those Who Never Hear the Gospel?	p. 61
What about Children Who Die and the Mentally Disabled?	p. 67
What is the Holy Spirits Role in Evangelism?	p. 71
What is the Role of Prayer in Evangelism?	p. 77
Is There a Gift of Evangelism?	p. 83
What is Lifestyle Evangelism?	p. 87
What Should I Share in an Evangelistic Situation?	p. 93
What if I Don't Feel Like Sharing the Gospel?	p. 97
Do I Have to Offend People When I Share the Gospel?	p. 101
What if I Make a Mistake when Sharing the Gospel?	p. 105
What if Someone Asks Me a Question 1 Can't Answer?	p. 109
Am I Disobedient if I Don't Share the Gospel with Strangers?	p. 113
What Should I Do if My Church is Not Evangelistic?	p. 117
What if I Can't Memorize All Those Bible Verses?	p. 121
"What is the Sinner's Prayer?	p. 125
How Do I Begin Conversations about Spiritual Matters?	p. 129
What is the Best Way to Witness to Family Members or Close Friends?	p. 137
After I Have Shared the Gospel, Must I Bring it Up in All Future Conversations?	p. 141
What Do I Do When Someone Says He Wants to Follow Jesus?	p. 145
What Do I Do When Someone Says He Doesn't Want to Follow Jesus?	p. 149
What if My Behavior Wasn't Christ like When I Shared the Gospel?	p. 155
Epilogue	p. 159
Notes	p. 161
Some Books to Consider in Relation to Evangelism	p. 167
Scripture Index	p. 169
General Index	p. 173
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Evangelism

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