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Overview
You are either evangelizing or disobeying.
Discover how to live an obedient Christian life.
B. Gray Allison spent over fifty years studying, practicing, and teaching personal evangelism. This book represents the culmination of his learning and thinking on the subject of witnessing for Christ. Now published for the first time, everyone can learn from one of the great personal soul-winners of the latter half of the twentieth century. The book encompasses both the biblical foundation and the practical application of personal evangelism. Also included are important tips for evangelistic discipleship and evangelism strategy.
Personal Evangelism by B. Gray Allison is essential for all believers who desire to be obedient to the teachings of Scripture. It is a vital resource for every pastor, church leader, and Christian who desires to share effectively the love of Jesus Christ with a lost and dying world. Learn why and how to witness in a simple, biblical, and effective way.
"And He said to them, 'Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.'" -Mark 16:15 (NASB)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dr. B. Gray Allison (1924-2019) served the Lord for over sixty-five years in ministry as a preacher, professor, and seminary president. He was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II, flying in the Pacific Theater of the war. His passion for evangelism led to a lifetime of sharing the gospel and teaching others to share their faith. With all of his many accomplishments, he most wanted to be known as a Baptist preacher.
ABOUT THE EDITOR: Michael R. Spradlin, PhD, is the author of Sons of the 43rd and numerous scholarly articles on church history, missions, and evangelism. He has edited and revised Beaman's Commentary on the Gospel of John and also Studies in Genesis: A Creation Commentary. He has lectured extensively throughout the United States and around the world. Dr. Spradlin serves as president of Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, a role he has held for over twenty years. He is a member of Mid-America's church history faculty and chair of the evangelism department.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781613146231 |
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| Publisher: | Innovo Publishing LLC |
| Publication date: | 02/08/2021 |
| Pages: | 190 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.69(w) x 9.61(h) x 0.50(d) |
About the Author
Dr. B. Gray Allison (1924-2019) served the Lord for over sixty-five years in ministry as a preacher, professor, and seminary president. He was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II, flying in the Pacific Theater of the war. His passion for evangelism led to a lifetime of sharing the gospel and teaching others to share their faith. With all of his many accomplishments, he most wanted to be known as a Baptist preacher.
Table of Contents
CONTENTS
B. Gray Allison Biography........................................................................................13
Preface.........................................................................................................................17
Chapter 1: Introduction to Personal Evangelism........................................... 19
Chapter 2: Preparation for Personal Evangelism.........................................27
Chapter 3: The Soul-Winner's Mission................................................................... 31
Chapter 4: The Soul-Winner's Milieu......................................................................35
Chapter 5: The Soul-Winner's Motivation............................................................47
Chapter 6: The Soul-Winner's Musts..................................................................... 61
Chapter 7: The Soul-Winner's Method...................................................................75
Chapter 8: The Soul-Winner's Message................................................................89
Chapter 9: The Importance of Evangelizing One Person at a Time.........107
Chapter 10: The Complete Evangelism Outline............................................... 111
Chapter 11: Issues in Evangelism.......................................................................... 119
Chapter 12: Muslim Evangelism.............................................................................135
Chapter 13: The Gospel Invitation.........................................................................137
Chapter 14: Evangelism Strategy for Churches...........................................143
Appendix 1: Personal Evangelism Memory Verse List.................................................... 153
Appendix 2: Allison Annotated Bibliography.....................................................155
Appendix 3: B. Gray Allison Address to the 1989 Southern Baptist Convention....157
Appendix 4: Selected Poems by B. Gray Allison.................................................165
Appendix 5: Selected Bibliography.......................................................................167
Endnotes...................................................................................................................185