By Mark W. Christy, PhD Every true Christian should be motivated to share the good news. In line with this right motivation, many evangelical churches invite their members to participate in evangelistic training which frequently involves some sort of material offering a simplified version of the gospel along with a simplified method of delivery. Among Southern Baptists, some of these include the FAITH gospel presentation, the Four Spiritual Laws, Steps to Peace with God, and the ABC’s of Sal...

By Mark W. Christy, PhD In many evangelical churches, it is not uncommon for those who wish to convert to be led in what is known commonly as the sinner’s prayer. At many of these churches, there exists a desire to see people come to Christ which may indeed be genuine even while at times misguided. At others, the drive for success, which unfortunately is determined by the number of converts, may have become the primary motivating factor. Nonetheless, the usage of the sinner’s prayer is extre...

By Mark W. Christy, PhD After giving His Sermon on the Mount which lists the identifying marks of true believers, Jesus said this of Christians, “You are the light of the world” (Matt 5:14).[i] Those who follow Jesus, who is Himself the “Light of the world,” are therefore expected to exhibit Christlikeness in all aspects of their lives (John 8:12). Paul put it this way, “Do all things without grumbling or disputing; so that you will prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of ...