Christianity Quote by Timothy Keller
““Urban evangelism requires immersion in the various cultures’ greatest hopes, fears, views, and objections to Christianity.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Reason for God by Timothy Keller, 2008
Effective evangelism requires deeply understanding the hopes, fears, and objections of different cultures before sharing Christianity
In simple terms: Know people’s deepest concerns before sharing faith
Key Takeaway
Listen first, then speak
Themes
evangelism
culture
empathy
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
theological
educational
When to use this quote
- mission trips
- interfaith panels
- community service
Key Concepts
cultural immersion
theology
dialogue
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you authentically engage with cultures different from your own?
- What barriers arise when confronting deeply held objections?
A Different Perspective
It may assume all cultures can be approached similarly
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