• Chapter 1, “The Urgency of Evangelism,” in The Church As Evangelist, pp. 1-26 (Sweazey, George E., The Church As Evangelist. New York: Harper & Row, 1978. 255 pages. ISBN-13: 978-0060677763)
• Chapter 5, “What Is Our Message?” in How to Give Away Your Faith, pp. 86-103 (Little, Paul E., How to Give Away Your Faith. Downers Grove: Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 2008)
Assignment 4 Short Essays
- On page 98 Paul Little suggests a practical step:
Write out the gospel in letter form (250-300 words). Direct the letter to a hypothetical friend who has no objections but is ignorant of the gospel. Explain what a person needs to know to become a Christian. Ask someone to read the letter and evaluate it for you. You might even think of someone appropriate to mail it to. Make certain that your letter answers the following questions: Who is Jesus Christ? What is the significance of His crucifixion? What is the significance of His resurrection? What does it mean to become a Christian? (25 points)
- Sweazey asserts “there were two Great Commissions.” Identify what they are and explain their differences. 300-words (10 points)