As promised, I am posting today on my next book. Evangelism: A Biblical Response to Today’s Questions is scheduled to be released in early February.
In this book, I attempt to answer thirty-three of the most commonly asked questions regarding this great responsibility.
I felt that a work was needed that provided a solid biblical/theological foundation for evangelism, while being practical as well. While this work can be used in the classroom, I wanted to write something that would also appeal to most of the people in our churches.
I am so thankful that several outstanding brothers wrote gracious endorsements for the book. Dr. J. I. Packer wrote the Foreword. Also, here is a look at what others are saying about the book:
“In captivating conversational style, Dr. Payne raises practical questions about evangelism, then offers thoughtful biblical answers. He is right on target. I find especially noteworthy his treatment of the Reformed-Calvinistic and Wesleyan-Arminian traditions, regarding the issues of divine sovereignty and human choice in election. It’s an invigorating discussion, and the reader will not come away unrewarded.”
-Robert Coleman, Distinguished Professor of Evangelism and Discipleship, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
“Let me state it as simply as I can—this is an excellent book! It’s clear and accessible, biblically rich and theologically informed. It will prove to be a great resource to encourage and challenge evangelism among God’s people. If you find evangelism scary, read this book. It won’t take away all your anxiety, but it will give you the framework and tools to at least start to calm the fear and enable you to start to see evangelism as a privilege rather than a threat.”
-Steve Timmis, Church Planter, Co-author, Total Church: A Radical Reshaping Around Gospel and Community
“Though the word is not used in the title, this book is actually a great book on theology as it relates to evangelism. The tough questions related to evangelism are skillfully answered, and yet the book is filled with practical material which any aspiring witness needs to know. This book will be as helpful to you as any book on evangelism. Read it and it will go a long way in helping you to do it well.”
-Roy J. Fish, Distinguished Professor of Evangelism Emeritus, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
“The telling of the good news of Jesus Christ involves both timeless and timely elements. It is timeless in its unchanging truth of salvation, but it must be delivered in a timely manner to a given context and culture. J. D. Payne has given the church a readable, concisely written, and immensely practical book that brings together well both the timely and timeless. He deals in a marvelous way with both key theological concepts and practical questions believers ask.”
-Alvin L. Reid, Professor of Evangelism and Student Ministry, Bailey Smith Chair of Evangelism, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
“J. D. Payne’s Evangelism: A Biblical Response to Today’s Questions has provided a unique and excellent resource for anyone interested in biblical evangelism. He has gathered an amazing list of questions, answering them one-by-one with gentleness, tact, and biblical clarity. I heartily recommend Evangelism.”
-Thomas P. Johnston, Associate Professor of Evangelism, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
“Why don’t believers share the Gospel more often than they do? It may be due to questions they have about evangelism that no one has ever answered for them. J. D. Payne, combining the knowledge of a scholar with the skill of a practitioner, answers thirty-three common questions that Christians have in preparing to share their faith. His answers are saturated with Scripture and pastoral wisdom. This book will help you in your witnessing—read it! It will help others as well—share it!”
-Timothy K. Beougher, Billy Graham Professor of Evangelism, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
If you are interested in checking out the chapter titles and read an excerpt, you can go to a post HERE.
I hope you will get the book and use it in your circles of influence. I want to thank you in advance for your support and use of the work.
I’m curious. What do you (and those in your church) struggle with in doing evangelism?
