Evangelism in a Skeptical World: How to Make the Unbelievable News About Jesus More Believable
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Evangelism in a Skeptical World: How to Make the Unbelievable News About Jesus More Believable

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Many of the principles and methods of evangelism from the twentieth century no longer work effectively today. We need new methods to communicate the timeless message of the gospel in culturally relevant ways.

Combining the theological and biblical insights of classic evangelistic training with the latest insights on contextualization, cultural hermeneutics, and storytelling, author Sam Chan illuminates every chapter of Evangelism in a Skeptical World with real-world examples drawn from more than twenty years of experience in evangelistic ministry. Whether you’re working with university students or urban workers, these methods will help you get past people’s defensive posture toward Christianity so they can seriously consider the claims of Jesus Christ.

Field-tested and filled with fresh and creative insights, this book equips pastors, ministry leaders, college and seminary students, and everyday Christians to share the gospel in today's skeptical world and help as many people as possible hear the good news about Jesus.

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Title: Evangelism in a Skeptical World: How to Make the Unbelievable News About Jesus More Believable
By: Sam Chan
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 272
Vendor: Zondervan
Publication Date: 2018
Dimensions: 9.00 X 6.00 (inches)
Weight: 1 pound 1 ounce
ISBN: 0310534674
ISBN-13: 9780310534679
Stock No: WW534679

Author Bio

Sam Chan (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; MBBS, University of Sydney) is a public evangelist with City Bible Forum in Sydney, Australia, where he regularly shares the gospel with high school students, city workers, doctors, and lawyers.  He is the author of the award-winning book Evangelism in a Skeptical World and regularly speaks at conferences around the world on the practice of evangelism in a post-Christian culture. Sam blogs at espressotheology.com.

Author Bio

Sam Chan (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; MD, University of Sydney) is a public evangelist with City Bible Forum in Sydney, Australia where he regularly shares the gospel with high school students, city workers, doctors, and lawyers.  He speaks at conferences around the world on the topics of ethics, story-telling, apologetics, and the practice of evangelism in a post-Christian culture.

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“Chan has written a helpful resource for sharing the gospel in our world. He helps students of evangelism think through ways to present the good news, as well as means to handle skeptics’ objections. His stories and insights show that his words are more than theory; he has practiced this! I recommend this contribution to the literature on evangelism which every serious student should read.” -- DAVID M. GUSTAFSON, chair of mission and evangelism department, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

“Every Christian has an implicit theology: a set of beliefs about God and about what God was doing in Jesus Christ. To communicate this good news---the gospel---to others is every believer’s privilege and responsibility. Sam Chan’s book helpfully shows how to do this in a way that fits our twenty-first-century multicultural contexts.” -- KEVIN J. VANHOOZER, Research Professor of Systematic Theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

“How do we express a transcultural gospel to an enculturated audience in postmodernity? Chan provides a biblical foundation with more than forty different means to engage communities, contexts, and common grounds. This is a superb work, undergirded by Scripture, rich in relevant methods, and impressive in contextual scope of audiences. Finally, we have a go-to resource in the twenty-first century.” -- REV. SAMUEL E. CHIANG, president and CEO, The Wycliffe Seed Company

“If you are looking for an evangelism textbook with biblical foundations, strong theology, real-life illustrations, passion for the heart of God, and tools to move people out into a skeptical world with the good news of Jesus, look no further. Sam has done a masterful job of taking evangelism from concept and theory to practice and action.” -- REV. DR. KEVIN G. HARNEY, author, Organic Outreach trilogy; founder and visionary leader, Organic Outreach International

“Sam Chan has written the evangelism manual we’ve needed. Evangelism in a Skeptical World combines cultural understanding, theological acumen, and practical apologetics to equip the church to bear witness to the gospel in a secular age. It is lucidly written and full of real-world wisdom. I expect it to be a featured text for ministry students for many years to come.” -- JOSHUA D. CHATRAW, executive director, Center for Apologetics and Cultural Engagement, School of Divinity, Liberty University

“This book is a brilliant and practical explanation of how to show the beauty of Jesus’ gospel to a world that thinks it has “moved on.” From understanding the many aspects of the gospel’s engagement with a dying world to the practicalities of “shaping a gospel talk,” this book will help the pastor, the evangelist, and any Christian to speak about Jesus in a way that can be heard by people who have become deaf to a message they consider irrelevant.” -- AL STEWART, City Bible Forum, Australia

“This book provides readers a comprehensive theological overview of evangelism, challenges outdated high-profile models, and offers new models centered in Scripture and applicable to multiple contexts. A masterful contribution.” -- TOM STEFFEN, emeritus professor of intercultural studies, COOK School of Intercultural Studies, Biola University

“This is an important book. In it, one of Christianity’s smartest voices, Sam Chan, shows us how to bring our secular neighbors into a lifegiving encounter with the gospel. Highly recommended for use in universities, seminaries, and churches.” -- BRUCE RILEY ASHFORD, provost and professor of theology and culture, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

“This is one of the most thoughtful books on evangelism I’ve read. It is both theologically sound and informed by practice. Chan avoids oversimplifying the gospel. At the same time, he never makes evangelism feel complex and cumber- some. His approach is balanced and flexible. If I could recommend just one book on evangelism, this would be it.” -- JACKSON WU, seminary professor; author, One Gospel for All Nations

“This practical guide not only provides a biblical description of evangelism but also includes helpful strategies for gospel sharing in everyday situations. This book will be helpful for all who desire to see those who are hostile to God become followers of Jesus.” -- ED STETZER, Billy Graham Distinguished Chair, Wheaton College

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