I made this point earlier in another thread. I think the WOTM is the best way of doing evangelism, however it is not the only way to do evangelism. For example at work I cannot use it, as I have to be the sinners friend...
Why do some Reformed/Calvinist "pastors" advocate unbiblical evangelism?
Discussion in 'Baptist Theology & Bible Study' started by evangelist6589, Jan 4, 2014.
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I do not offer this as an exception to the rule, as I do not believe there to be such a thing in this context. I offer it as an illustration. There are many who are not Christians, but take for granted that they do not merit perfection. Sometimes it is just as good a “method” to witness of the attributes of God, the status of man, and redemption through Christ. Does it take more time? Sure it does. But I think that it is much more effective to meet people where they are (and that may be the WOTM, but it also may not). In other words, I do not believe that there is a “best” method when it comes to evangelism other than genuinely bearing witnesses of Christ in word and deed. -
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Evangelist - if you don't have me on ignore and can read this, several pages back I asked what you thought of how Philip worked with the Ethiopian. I would very much like to see your answer to that.
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Try An Experiment!
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What's the problem with Paul Washer?
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Well, now you're speaking out of both sides of your mouth. I originally asked the question because you said this:
Philip, in the example of the Ethiopian, took the time to discuss the scriptures individually with this man (v30-35), and went together with the Ethiopian (v36), and saw him through to baptism (v36-39). And he did so preaching from Isaiah, NOT Deuteronomy or Leviticus (v35).
The commandment from Matthew 28 and Mark 16 is to teach all nations, and includes baptism; if you do have converts from your ministry, who baptizes them? (I'm not advocating baptism for salvation, but for obedience)
Now, understand: I'm not trying to say that you're doing wrong. If WOTM is your calling, then you need to wholeheartedly embrace and engage in that calling. But if there are scriptural examples of apostles and deacons who are doing things differently than what you're doing, I'm trying to say that you're wrong when you imply that preachers who don't preach the law are not preaching correctly.
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There's plenty of schizophrenia in the OP's posts in this thread.
- The Way of the Master is the biblical model for evangelism
- I've never said there is one model for evangelism
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I would say they advocate friendship evangelism because it's not unbiblical. I also think many advocate the "sinner's prayer" because they use it in a different way than "Pray this prayer and you are saved."
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We are called to make disciples, are we not? How do we do that without being a friend to them?
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