Evangelistic Preaching

Evangelistic preaching aims at producing a response. Specifically, by preaching of the gospel and emphasizing sinful condition of each person, the hearer recognizes the need for repentance and confession of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Defining Evangelism The word evangelism is a recent term in Christianity, appearing formally during the nineteenth century. If, however, one understands that evangelism means proclaiming, announcing, or preaching the Good News, it is evident that examples of evangelism go far back in Judeo-Christian heritage. n Hebrew the word most closely associated with evangelism is the word basar. Its root meaning is related to the act of bringing good news. It was most often used for announcements of successful military encounters. This kind of announcement of good news, then, had to do with military and political victories. That meaning is carried over into sections of the Old Testament where, as in the book of Psalms and in Isaiah, basar is used to procla…