“I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes—first to the Jew, then to the Greek.” – Romans 1:16 (BSB)
“Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.” – 2 Corinthians 5:20 (BSB)
“But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you, but respond with gentleness and respect.” – 1 Peter 3:15 (BSB)
“Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” – Acts 4:12 (BSB)
The gospel is not good advice—it is good news. Fr. Isaac Rehberg (ACNA, All Saints San Antonio, TX) explains, “Evangelism means announcing what God has done in Christ: that sin is forgiven, death is defeated, and the kingdom is at hand. We are heralds, not salesmen. We bear news of the King.” (Evangelism and the Anglican Tradition, 2022)
Evangelism flows from a life shaped by the Word, the sacraments, and the Spirit. Fr. Thomas Buchan (Anglican Union, St. Mark’s Anglican Church, VA) notes, “The most compelling gospel message is one that is backed by holiness, humility, and hospitality. Evangelism begins not with strategies, but with a Christ-shaped life.” (Witness in Word and Life, 2020)
It also requires courage and compassion. Fr. Caleb Evans (Anglican Orthodox Church, St. Stephen’s Mission, GA) teaches, “Evangelism means loving others enough to tell them the truth—and doing so with gentleness and patience. It is an act of both faithfulness and mercy.” (Evangelism as Love in Action, 2021)
Canon George Grant (ACNA, Parish Presbyterian Church, TN) adds, “Evangelism is not merely the entrance to Christianity—it is its pulse. A silent Church is a disobedient Church. The gospel must be spoken, shared, and sung until the whole world hears.” (Recovering Anglican Piety, 2019)
“He who has found Christ must speak of Christ. The mouth that praises God must also proclaim His truth.” – John Chrysostom, Homily on Acts, c. 390 AD
“The gospel is the power of God. When we speak it with faith, the Spirit works through us for the salvation of others.” – Cyril of Jerusalem, Catechetical Lectures, c. 350 AD
“Evangelism is the love of Christ shared through the lips of the faithful. We speak because we love, and we love because He first loved us.” – Irenaeus of Lyons, Against Heresies, c. 180 AD
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