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This is an important book in helping someone to come to a Biblical understanding of what evangelism is ,and what the doctrinal content of the evangelistic message ought to be.Mr.Reisinger has also identified a key element which should never be missing in the evangelistic message,that is repentance. He writes regarding this on p.27"Repentance is one of the vital elements of the gospel message that is strangely absent from most of the present day evangelism,both personal evangelism and mass or public evangelism.This essential ingredient of gospel preaching has slowly,but surely,faded from our present-day pulpits. As a result of this missing element,our church rolls are filled with many members who have missed repentance and will perish unless they repent." In chapter 6 entitled,"What is the difference?",the author gives us 5 theological tests that may be applied to help one assess whether their evangelism is God centered or man centered. The appendix on the nature of saving faith is also very valuable in helping someone test if their faith is genuine. This book was first published in 1982 and is still one of the best books in print on evangelistic methodolgy.

Although the premise of the book may seem simple, it is amazing to see how few churches today could even agree with the simple method of witnessing explained in this book that Jesus Himself used. Eye opening and humbling, this is a must read for any serious Christian.....especially those involved in "outreaches."

Dr. Ernest Reisinger has given the church a timeless classic for critiquing modern evangelism. Reisinger examines the message of modern revivalists (Billy Graham and others) with Scripture and looks at the methods used by modern churches to reach people with the gospel. Reisinger doesn't hold back in his critique and if you are easily offended then don't purchase this book.

How the church needs more books such as this book. The average Christian bookstore in America is full of books on evangelism but few critique the message or methods used by many churches today. In fact, Christians flock to buy purpose driven books but ignore biblical and historical theology in the process. We need to check all things by God's Word (1 Timothy 4:16; 2 Timothy 3:16-4:6). Only the Scriptures are true (John 17:17). Let us hold fast to the Word no matter what!

This is a detailed and overwhelming work of truth. Our perception of evangelism has been so diluted over the years that I did not realize how far away from Gods truth the church of today has fallen! Regeneration, the power of God to change man not the power of man to chose God! Have you ask yourself why do so many make the claim to salvation without ever being renewed by the power of the Holy Spirit? Pastors, teachers and evangelist this is the gospel as the prophets of old taught!

One of the best books by modern authors on the subject of evangelism in the church today.