Why evangelize?
Christians place a great deal of importance on evangelism and missionary work. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself why we evangelize?
In a recent article at byFaith Online, Sam Logan of Westminster Theological Seminary takes a look at that question, and suggests that the reason why we do something can have a serious impact on how we go about doing it. So why does Logan think we should evangelize?
An easy answer is, “Because God requires it.” While this is a true answer, it is rarely the one given or suggested by missions committees or by missionaries on furlough or by those who challenge us, in Christ’s name, to be more active in the work of evangelism. We are often asked probing questions about the extent of our love for our neighbors or our family members or even distant men, women, and children who will go to hell without the gospel. But these challenges, well-intentioned though they may be, do not lead us to the best answer to the question, “Why?”
A better answer for the “Why” question can be found in church history and in our understanding of who God is. Read the full article for Logan’s observations.
