Books Quote by Timothy Keller
““The Greek word euangelizo means “to gospelize,” to tell people the good news about what Jesus did for us, and in the book of Acts literally everyone in the early church does it. Not only the apostles (5:42) but every Christian (8:4) did evangelism — and they did so endlessly. Passages such as Romans 15:14; Colossians 3:16; 1 Thessalonians 1:6–10; Hebrews 3:13; and 1 John 2:20, 27 indicate that every Christian was expected to evangelize, follow up, nurture, and teach people the Word.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Reason for God by Timothy Keller, 2008
Evangelism is presented as an ongoing, communal duty for all Christians, not just leaders, to share and nurture the gospel.
In simple terms: Christians should constantly share the gospel.
Key Takeaway
Live out and teach the gospel continuously.
Themes
faith
mission
community
discipleship
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
inspirational
theological
When to use this quote
- church meetings
- personal conversations
- online outreach
- mentorship
- small groups
Key Concepts
evangelism
spiritual formation
church growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you overcome fear when sharing faith?
- What modern methods can amplify gospel outreach?
A Different Perspective
Challenges include cultural resistance and personal fear of rejection.
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