New International Reader s Version - NIrV - 1996
Verses about evangelism
Evangelism is depicted throughout Scripture as the active, compassionate sharing of the good news of God's redemption with all people. In the Old Testament, God's people were called to declare His glory and marvelous works among the nations, inviting all earth to recognize the true Creator. In the New Testament, this purpose reaches its fulfillment through Jesus Christ, who announced the good news of the kingdom and commissioned His followers to go into the entire world. Through the Great Commission, sharing the message of salvation becomes a central calling for every believer, empowered by the Holy Spirit. Scripture emphasizes in these verses about evangelism that effective evangelism involves both bold proclamation and compassionate living. Believers act as ambassadors for Christ, extending an invitation to reconciliation through clear teaching, personal testimony, and gracious conversation. Driven by love for God and care for others, evangelism seeks to bring spiritual hope, truth, and eternal life to every community and culture.
In days to come, the people of Israel will sing, "Give thanks to the Lord. Worship him. Tell the nations what he has done. Announce how honored he is.
Isaiah 12:4
Isaiah 12:4
What a beautiful sight it is to see messengers coming with good news! How beautiful to see them coming down from the mountains with a message about peace! How wonderful it is when they bring the good news that we are saved! How wonderful when they say to Zion, "Your God rules!"
Isaiah 52:7
Isaiah 52:7
Then Jesus said to his disciples, "The harvest is huge. But there are only a few workers.
Matthew 9:37
Matthew 9:37
Then Jesus came to them. He said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Matthew 28:18
Matthew 28:18
So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 28:19
Matthew 28:19
Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end."
Matthew 28:20
Matthew 28:20
"The Spirit of the Lord is on me. He has anointed me to tell the good news to poor people. He has sent me to announce freedom for prisoners. He has sent me so that the blind will see again. He wants me to free those who are beaten down.
Luke 4:18
Luke 4:18
He told them, "The harvest is huge, but the workers are few. So ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest field.
Luke 10:2
Luke 10:2
He told them, "This is what is written. The Christ will suffer. He will rise from the dead on the third day.
Luke 24:46
Luke 24:46
His followers will preach in his name. They will tell others to turn away from their sins and be forgiven. People from every nation will hear it, beginning at Jerusalem.
Luke 24:47
Luke 24:47
"You say, 'Four months more, and then it will be harvest time.' But I tell you, open your eyes! Look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest right now.
John 4:35
John 4:35
Again Jesus said, "May peace be with you! The Father has sent me. So now I am sending you."
John 20:21
John 20:21
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you. Then you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem. You will be my witnesses in all Judea and Samaria. And you will be my witnesses from one end of the earth to the other."
Acts 1:8
Acts 1:8
Day after day, they kept teaching in the temple courtyards and from house to house. They never stopped telling the good news that Jesus is the Christ.
Acts 5:42
Acts 5:42
"He commanded us to preach to the people. He told us to give witness that he is the one appointed by God to judge the living and the dead.
Acts 10:42
Acts 10:42
This is what the Lord has commanded us to do. He said, " 'I have made you a light for those who aren't Jews. You will bring salvation to the whole earth.' " --(Isaiah 49:6)
Acts 13:47
Acts 13:47
But my life means nothing to me. I only want to finish the race. I want to complete the work the Lord Jesus has given me. He wants me to give witness to others about the good news of God's grace.
Acts 20:24
Acts 20:24
I am not ashamed of the good news. It is God's power. And it will save everyone who believes. It is meant first for the Jews. It is meant also for those who aren't Jews.
Romans 1:16
Romans 1:16
Scripture says, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."--(Joel 2:32)
Romans 10:13
Romans 10:13
How can they call on him unless they believe in him? How can they believe in him unless they hear about him? How can they hear about him unless someone preaches to them?
Romans 10:14
Romans 10:14
And how can anyone preach without being sent? It is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!"--(Isaiah 52:7)
Romans 10:15
Romans 10:15
Christ did not send me to baptize. He sent me to preach the good news. He commanded me not to use the kind of wisdom that people commonly use. That would take all the power away from the cross of Christ.
1 Corinthians 1:17
1 Corinthians 1:17
But when I preach the good news, I can't brag. I have to preach it. How terrible it will be for me if I do not preach the good news!
1 Corinthians 9:16
1 Corinthians 9:16
To those who are weak I became weak. That was to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that in all possible ways I might save some.
1 Corinthians 9:22
1 Corinthians 9:22
It is all from God. He brought us back to himself through Christ's death on the cross. And he has given us the task of bringing others back to him through Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:18
2 Corinthians 5:18
God was bringing the world back to himself through Christ. He did not hold people's sins against them. God has trusted us with the message that people may be brought back to him.
2 Corinthians 5:19
2 Corinthians 5:19
So we are Christ's official messengers. It is as if God were making his appeal through us. Here is what Christ wants us to beg you to do. Come back to God!
2 Corinthians 5:20
2 Corinthians 5:20
Pray also for me. Pray that when I open my mouth, the right words will be given to me. Then I can be bold as I tell the mystery of the good news.
Ephesians 6:19
Ephesians 6:19
Because of the good news, I am being held by chains as the Lord's messenger. So pray that I will be bold as I preach the good news. That's what I should do.
Ephesians 6:20
Ephesians 6:20
Because I am being held by chains, most of the believers in the Lord have become bolder. They now speak God's word more boldly and without fear.
Philippians 1:14
Philippians 1:14
But what does it matter? Here is the important thing. Whether for reasons that are right or wrong, Christ is being preached about. That makes me very glad. And I will continue to be glad.
Philippians 1:18
Philippians 1:18
Pray for us too. Pray that God will open a door for our message. Then we can preach the mystery of Christ. Because I preached it, I am being held by chains.
Colossians 4:3
Colossians 4:3
Let the words you speak always be full of grace. Season them with salt. Then you will know how to answer everyone.
Colossians 4:6
Colossians 4:6
So don't be ashamed to give witness about our Lord. And don't be ashamed of me, his prisoner. Instead, join with me as I suffer for the good news. God's power will help us do that.
2 Timothy 1:8
2 Timothy 1:8
Preach the word. Be ready to serve God in good times and bad. Correct people's mistakes. Warn them. Cheer them up with words of hope. Be very patient as you do these things. Teach them carefully.
2 Timothy 4:2
2 Timothy 4:2
But I want you to keep your head no matter what happens. Don't give up when times are hard. Work to spread the good news. Do everything God has given you to do.
2 Timothy 4:5
2 Timothy 4:5
But make sure in your hearts that Christ is Lord. Always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks you about the hope you have. Be ready to give the reason for it. But do it gently and with respect.
1 Peter 3:15
1 Peter 3:15