I would prefer answers from Evangelicals, but anyone may answer. I just don't want answers that say something like, "They're the fundies on here." Or really anything that has to do with the people who are on here. This forum especially has little to do with the realities of the outside world. If I were to walk outside, and asked a hundred people, What is an Evangelical? what would the common answer be? If I went to 100 different Christian Churches and asked the pastors/leaders of those churches What is an Evangelical? what would they say?
2007-12-05 08:18:58 · 8 answers · asked by Tonya in TX - Duck 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Evangelicalism is a somewhat broad term used to describe a movement within Protestantism that is characterized by an emphasis on having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This relationship begins when a person receives Christ's forgiveness and is spiritually reborn. Those who ascribe to this belief are called Evangelicals.
The word itself is derived from the Greek words (euangelion), which means "good news," and (euangelizomai), which means "to proclaim as good news." This good news is that "...Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Peter, and then to the Twelve" (1 Corinthians 15:3b-5). This good news, which is the Gospel of Christ, and the preaching of it, is what Evangelicalism was based upon.
The roots of Evangelicalism go back to the Protestant Reformation, during which time the Bible was brought back to the masses. Formerly neglected biblical truths were rediscovered and taught. It wasn't until the great revivals of the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and America, though, that Evangelicalism truly began as a movement. As happened during the Reformation, the Evangelicalism movement and its focus on having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ brought a renewed vigor in accurately interpreting and applying God's Word. This has carried through to this day, though the term has come to be misused and mis-applied.
Traditionally, Evangelicalism has been theologically conservative. This has become less and less distinctive, however. Its current use is no longer limited to actual born-again Christians, nor to those considered to be conservatives or fundamentalists. In fact, some simply equate Evangelicalism with Protestantism itself, liberal or otherwise. Sadly, Evangelicalism is now most often equated with conservative politics. While an Evangelical Christian worldview will result in conservative political views, politics is definitely not the focus of true Evangelicalism.
So, the definition of Evangelicalism varies in the eyes of the world. The true heart of Evangelicalism, though, is in proclaiming the Gospel message in both word and deed. To an Evangelical Christian, there is no higher calling than to live out and share this message and the truth of God's love.
2007-12-05 11:21:14 · answer #1 · answered by Freedom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The good news : Jesus died for your sins ,he was the son of God and if you believe on him you will be saved.
That is Evangelism preaching the good news to all the world as was the great commission .
A Evangelist is a preacher of the good news to the world.
Evangelical christians are those who believe in just that .
The mission was one.One commandment from Jesus, preach the gospel to all the world.
The mission has not yet been fulfilled.
They are dedicated to finishing the job.
Hope this helps.
2007-12-05 08:32:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
An evangelical is one who agrees with the four gospels that are presented in the new testament. They are, for the most part, fundamentalists. The word "evangelical" comes from a word meaning "messenger". Thus, evangelical can mean one who brings the message, or, spreads the message, as we like to say.
2007-12-05 08:41:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Evangelical is a patriarch, "the prophet said"
The oldest person in your family that have the Priesthood of God is a Patriarch.
Whenever the Church of Jesus Christ is established upon this earth
2007-12-05 10:10:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As I see it (and I'm not one, so this is just my observation), evangelical Christians are the ones who think that Jesus's ultimate command to us was "Go and convert the nations." They do tend to be fundamentalist.
This compels them to be zealous about converting people to their denomination, and doing their best to force them to accept their opinions about God, the bible, and what worship should be.
Christians (non-evangelicals) focus instead on the preeminent command of Jesus: Love one another. Instead of trying to convert with words and psychological coercion and revivals and pushiness, they know that if we live a life of love, the conversion of others we come into contact with will happen on its own, through the work of the Holy Spirit.
Recap:
Evangelicals: believe they must "Go convert the nations."
Non-evangelical/non-fundamentalist Christians: believe they must love God, others and self the way Jesus told us to do.
2007-12-05 08:20:59 · answer #5 · answered by Acorn 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Those who spread the message of Christianity beyond their own Church and into the wider population. They may hold public sermons, for example, or bring the Gospel into the works canteen.
2007-12-05 08:24:03 · answer #6 · answered by Michael B 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Evangilisim; To spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Of His death burial and ressurection.
Praise God ,we have freedom to speak His name here in Canada , the U.S.As well as all free countries!!!
2007-12-05 08:27:05 · answer #7 · answered by tammy m 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
May I suggest checking out this website http://www.bible.ca/
then click on False Doctrines then click on 50 Official Church Creeds.
2007-12-05 08:42:54 · answer #8 · answered by Vale 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋