Today's Evangelism: Its Message and Methods (Paperback)

~ Ernest C. Reisinger (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: P & R Publishing (April 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0875524176
• ISBN-13: 978-0875524177
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #629,181 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely relevant in our day, March 18, 2000

By	J. Adrian (Orange,New Jersey) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for Church Leaders, January 7, 2001

By	Nick Cato "nickyak" (Staten Island, NY United States) - See all my reviews

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."

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless Critique of Modern Evangelism, December 19, 2004

By	Roy Ingle "The Seeking Disciple" (Augusta, GA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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!