What role does theology play in evangelism?

Greet One Another with a Kiss of Love.

Addressing the myth that theology doesn't matter when evangelizing, Rev. Parnell shows how one's doctrine of salvation shapes the entire evangelistic encounter. He contrasts the Reformed view (God converts; we speak freely) with the Arminian view (human free will; pressure to persuade). From Luke 18:18–30, he walks through Jesus's confrontation with the rich young ruler, demonstrating that 'what is impossible with man is possible with God'—a real camel, a real needle, and a truly impossible salvation apart from grace. The class is urged to 'fall in love with the gospel all over again' by meditating on the sheer gift character of salvation, drawing motivation for evangelism from gratitude rather than guilt or duty.

Greet One Another with a Kiss of Love.

An introduction and foundation.

Glorifying Jesus Christ through biblical preaching. SRPC Pastor Rev. R. Bruce Parnell preaches through 1 Peter. A ministry of the Stillwater Reformed Presbyterian Church of Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Rev. Parnell introduces the Sunday School series on evangelism by surfacing common fears (rejection, awkwardness, saying it wrong) and then reframing the task. From Mark 5:1–20, he draws two principles: evangelism is ultimately bringing people face-to-face with Jesus, and the converted person naturally becomes an evangelist—'Go home and tell how much God has done for you.' He references John Leonard's 'Get Real,' Ryan Denton's '10 Modern Evangelism Myths,' and Sam Chan's 'Evangelism in a Skeptical World,' and introduces John Piper's definition of evangelism as 'commending what you love.' The class discusses how our changed cultural landscape (smartphones, hostility, self-authority) affects gospel witness, and Parnell urges the congregation toward a broader, guilt-free, joyful understanding of evangelism rooted in the normal rhythms of life.

Our enemy is real, dangerous, and defeated. Be vigilant and sober!

Our enemy is real, dangerous, and defeated. Be vigilant and sober!