Tag: Paddy McCoy

As we ha ve noted in previous lessons, the work of evangelism is not simply the task of professionals. The church as a whole is called to bear witness to the gospel. We often emphasize...

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Most of us live in an increasingly specialized society. General practitioners are being replaced by specialists in almost every field. What about evangelism? Can anybody be a witness for Jesus, or is our job merely...

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Imagine traveling to a distant land as a pioneer missionary. You arrive, unpack your luggage, and settle into your home. Then what? How should you begin your work? How does the example of Jesus’ life...

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When we speak of “evangelism,” many of us may think first of a public proclamation of the gospel. The reality, however, is that whether we realize it or not, each one of us preaches a...

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Seventh-day Adventists believe that the spiritual gifts mentioned in the New Testament did not end in the apostolic age. Instead, the Spirit continues to supply the church with the gifts that are needed for effective...

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This weeks lesson explores the idea that every follower of Jesus is also a minister. While I suspect many would agree with this concept in theory, I also suspect that most of us are not...

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Our discussion this week centers on the definitions for evangelism and witnessing. For Webb (author of the Adult Sabbath School Study Guide), evangelism and witnessing are part of the Christian’s “job description.” In Acts 1:8, Jesus...

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