Elsmallwood

Evangelism - The use of the word "proselytize" in reference to evangelist or evangelism is a clear misrepresentation of what the Christian Evangelist is called to do. Biblical evangelism is sharing the "Good News" . The Evangelist is called by God to share the Gospel or the Good News. Christians do believe in the possibility of "conversion" but conversion is not what the Evangelist, Pastor or any other Christian is called to do. Conversion is an act of God the Father Himself, through the power of His Holy Spirit. Conversion is a change of heart and mind, and human cannot do that only God can. It is incorrect to use the word proselytize, which is used most often in negative way, particularly in regards to the Christian faith by other who are opposed to the Christian message or who simply do not understand it. All the Christian God ask the believer to do is to be faithful in proclaiming the Word of God. If conversion take place, that is in God will and not in the one who does the proclaiming to God's word.

This term, proselytize, has led or is leading nations, such as Greece and India to pass "anti-conversion" laws which simply are ways to try to stop or slow down the creative sharing of God's word. Simply put, it is the same persecution of Christians that took place in the New Testament Book of Acts Acts 4:13-31 when the Roman and Jewish authorities tried to stop the apostles/disciples from speaking in the name of Jesus Christ and sharing the message of His death, burial and resurrection. Good News!

There needs to be a clear distinction noted in any dictionary definition of the terms evangelism, evangelical often used in political terms and evangelist. It these are references to Christianity, a more precise and factual definition should be given, less the reading misunderstand the true intent of the Christian faith.

The Gospel is "Good News". The biblical mandate and call is for the one who understands to charges of God placed upon ones life and to share that gospel good news with all who have ears and hearts to listen!

Elsmallwood (talk) 18:40, 5 February 2009 (UTC)

August 2013

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• and a disciple of Jesus Christ). I further refer you to the Bible, particularly the four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John.

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