John Calvin on Evangelism

[Alfredsparks]

“Woe to our indolence, if we do not, after having been fully enlightened, endeavor to make others partakers of the same grace.”

—John Calvin, Commenting on Andrew bringing Peter to Jesus in John 1:40-42

 

[jwithnell]

We need to to take care, though, to ensure we do not put modern definitions on earlier generations. John Calvin trained ministers of the gospel and helped to plant churches across France and portions of Europe. The OPC follows this pattern. From the 1830s onward, evangelism has often come to mean individuals urging people to make "decisions" for Christ who in turn encourage additional decisions with the barest of teaching. No doubt we are all called to give an answer regarding the hope that is within us, but let's do our part in building the families and churches that have brought the gospel forward from the earliest days of the covenant of grace.

 

[Ploutos]

Amen! Our pastor has often talked about how an excessive missions focus narrows the scope and applicability of the Great Commission, and how all of us have a part to play fulfilling the Great Commission in our homes, churches, and neighborhoods.