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1 Etymology
Main article: Good news (Christianity)
The word evangelist comes from the Koine Greek
word (transliterated as euangelion) via Latinised Ev(EV-common & angeliugem-, angel)as used in
the canonical titles of the Four Gospels, authored by
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John (also known as the Four
Evangelists). The Greek word originally
meant a reward given to the messenger for good news (
= good, = I bring a message"; the word "l"
comes from the same root) and later good news itself.
The verb form of euangelion,[1] (translated as evangelism), occurs rarely in older Greek literature outside
the New Testament, making its meaning more dicult to ascertain. Parallel texts of the Gospels of Luke
and Mark reveal a synonymous relationship between the
verb euangelizo () and a Greek verb kerusso
(), which means to proclaim.[2]
The Four Evangelists
2 Proselytism
Main article: Proselytism
While evangelism is usually regarded as converting nonChristians to Christianity, this is not always the proper
usage of the word. If converting to Christianity includes services or material benets, evangelism is called
proselytism. Dierent denominations follow dierent
theological interpretations which reect upon the point
This term is not restricted to any particular Christian tra- of who is doing the actual conversion, whether the evandition, and should not be confused with Evangelicalism,
gelist or the Holy Spirit or both. Calvinists, for example,
a common term for a wide range of Evangelical believe the soul is converted only if the Holy Spirit is efProtestant churches and groups.
fective in the act.[3]
Christians who specialize in evangelism are often known Catholic missionary work in Russia is commonly seen as
as evangelists, whether they are in their home communi- evangelism, not proselytism. Archbishop Kondrusiewicz
ties or living as missionaries in the eld, although some openly stated, that proselytism is absolutely unacceptChristian traditions refer to such people as missionaries able and cannot constitute a strategy for the developin either case. Some Christian traditions consider evan- ment of our structures either in Russia or in any other
gelists to be in a leadership position; they may be found country in the world.[4] Especially regarding claims by
preaching to large meetings or in governance roles.
the Orthodox church that spreading the faith and reEvangelism is the preaching of the gospel or the practice
of giving information about a particular doctrine or set of
beliefs to others with the intention of converting others to
the Christian faith.
6 MISSIONARY WORK
Origin
5 Evangelists
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and
teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always,
to the very end of the age.
Matthew 28:19,20 NIV
However, recent scholarship by Chris Wright[7] and others has suggested that such activity is promoted by the
entire Bible, or at least the wider term 'mission', although
the meaning of the word 'mission' and its relationship to
'evangelism' is disputed amongst Christians.
6 Missionary work
The Christian music industry has also played a signicant See also: Approaches to evangelism
role in modern evangelism. Rock (and other genres) concerts in which the artist(s) exhort non-believing attendees The New Testament urges believers to speak the gospel
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clearly, fearlessly, graciously, and respectfully whenever an opportunity presents itself (see Colossians 4:2-6,
Ephesians 6:19-20, and 1 Peter 3:15).
See also
10/40 Window
Catholic Action
Catholic Charismatic Renewal
Charismatic Movement
Child evangelism movement
Emmanuel Community
Evangelical Catholic
Evangelical environmentalism
Fidesco International
Open-air preaching
Romans Road
Technology evangelist
Footnotes
Further reading
Abdiyah Akbar Abdul-Haqq, Sharing Your [Christian] Faith with a Muslim. Minneapolis: Bethany
House Publishers, 1980. ISBN 0-87123-553-6
Jay Riley Case, An Unpredictable Gospel: American
Evangelicals and World Christianity, 1812-1920.
New York: Oxford University Press, 2012.
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