Bible Quote by Steven Furtick
“We don't teach from Books of the Bible because it gets in the way of evangelism. We don't offer different kinds of Bible studies because it gets in the way of evangelism. We don't teach doctrine because it gets in the way of evangelism. If you want to be fed God's word or have the Bible explained to you then you are a fat lazy Christian and you need to shut up and get to work or you need to leave this church because we ONLY do evangelism.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Evangelism Focus, 2015
Prioritizing evangelism over teaching can neglect deep biblical understanding and spiritual growth.
In simple terms: Evangelism only can limit learning.
Key Takeaway
Balance outreach with teaching.
Themes
evangelism
teaching
spiritual growth
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
instructional
critical
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- new believers
- small groups
- personal study
Key Concepts
biblical literacy
church health
discipleship
Questions to Reflect On
- How can churches integrate teaching without hindering evangelism?
- What risks arise from ignoring doctrine?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis may produce shallow faith.
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