Binding: Hardcover
Page Count: 264
Publisher: Reformation Trust
ISBN#: 9781567690880
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Description: Rev. Richard D. Phillips digs into the early chapters of the Gospel of John to discover principles for Christian outreach that were modeled by witnesses for Jesus and by Jesus Himself. Phillips unfolds biblical principles for evangelism by examining the ministry of John the Baptist and the calling of the first of Jesus’ disciples. Then, through a brief study of the Lord’s encounter with the Pharisee Nicodemus, he presents us with a theology of the gospel. Finally, he focuses in on Jesus’ stirring encounter with the Samaritan woman to show exactly how Christ shared the good news. Phillips’ clear and concise handling of these key stories will both motivate and instruct believers in their witness on behalf of Christ.
In Jesus the Evangelist, the Rev. Richard D. “Rick” Phillips focuses on the opening chapters of the Gospel of John, where the beloved apostle places a strong emphasis on the theme of gospel witness and records several instances of evangelism by Jesus Himself. In three sections, he unfolds biblical principles for evangelism (John 1), the theology of the gospel (John 3), and Jesus’ own practice of evangelism (John 4), then caps the book with an appendix exploring the divine call to evangelize in light of God’s sovereignty. A biblical, theologically sound, and highly readable primer on evangelism as it was practiced by the Master Himself, Jesus the Evangelist is also a clarion call to Christians to actually do evangelism. Phillips states that it is his hope that the book will motivate committed Christians to do more in the area of outreach and will provide guidance for already zealous witnesses.
“Richard D. Phillips’ Jesus the Evangelist
is exactly what a paranoid and paralyzed church needs to hear in order to do the essential work of witnessing for Jesus Christ! In a day when so-called ‘practical’ books are synonymous with fluffy books, here’s a solid, readable work for the ‘average Christian.’ Phillips’ study of John 1, 3, and 4 takes us beyond clever techniques to biblical faithfulness, and beyond entertaining communication to sound theology in evangelism. He does a masterful job of helping us learn from God’s Word principles for evangelism, the theology of the gospel, and Jesus’ own practice in evangelism. Consequently, the reader is moved beyond apathy to action, to proclaiming the good news that Jesus the Son of God has come into the world to take away the sins of all those who repent and believe on Him. Reader of this volume will learn how to evangelize the real people around them from the only real Savior, Jesus Christ. Every pastor should buy two boxes of Jesus the Evangelist and give them away to members.”
— Rev. Thabiti Anyabwile, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Grand Cayman
“Richard Phillips has written a very helpful book that every serious Christian should read. Evangelism is not an afterthought in the Christian life. It is how God has ordained to glorify Himself in the salvation of sinners. Rev. Phillips explains this by showing how Jesus is both the evangel and the Great Evangelist. In the process, he challenges both apathy and superficiality in the great work of making disciples. I highly recommend this book!”
— Dr. Thomas K. Ascol, Senior Pastor, Grace Baptist Church, Cape Coral, Fla., and Executive Director, Founders Ministries
About the Author Rev. Richard D. Phillips is the senior minister of Second Presbyterian Church in Greenville, S.C., and he also serves on the board of directors for the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals. He has written numerous books including
Jesus the Evangelist,
Holding Hands, Holding Hearts, and
The Reformed Expository Commentary: Hebrews
