Petersen, Jim. creator text bibliography cou Colorado Springs, Colo NavPress c1989 1989 monographic eng

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251 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Introduction: New insights on traditional evangelism : evangelism bound by tradition -- Understanding the times : a world of unprecedented change -- Understanding the people of our generation : creature in rebellion -- Jesus and the people of his generation : Jesus was the message -- The message for our generation : the issue of his identity -- The fact of isolation : overcoming the barrier of mutual fear -- From isolation to communication : dynamics of the process -- Proclamation : biblical, essential, and effective -- Affirmation : the often missing factor -- Lighting up the darkness : the essence of light -- The congruence of life and belief : modeling God's grace -- Don't obscure the message : truth eclipsed by tradition -- Who adapts to whom? : making the other person comfortable -- The witness of the body : supplementing each other's abilities -- Three simultaneous influences : life, body, and verbal witness -- Evangelism is a team effort : balance of gifts within the body -- Taking the first steps : conversion occurs a step at a time -- Bridging the distance from indifference to faith : discovering bridges of common interest -- Going to the primary source : total reliance on the Scriptures -- The biblical basis for faith : conscious submission to God through his word -- The dynamics of confession : the Christian, the Holy Spirit, and the Scriptures -- Guiding someone through the Scriptures : questions are our most valuable tool -- A time to sow, a time to reap : patiently aware of the process -- Enlarging your circles of opportunity : capitalizing on new relationships -- Epilogue : unity in diversity. Jim Petersen.. Originally published as two books, Evangelism as a lifestyle and Evangelism for our generation, revised and combined into one. Includes bibliographical references. Evangelistic work BV3790 .P4845 1989 269.2 P484L Petersen, Jim. Petersen, Jim. 0891095616 9780891095613 88063874 DLC 881202 20190102180646.0 20223363