Interesting article (link below). 2 thoughts: Perhaps the decline is because (1) the modern method of evangelism, falsely attributed to St Francis of Assisi, has become, "Preach the gospel at all times; if necessary, use words" and (2) success is measured by numbers or converts----rather than our method and success being measured by (A) actual and proactive proclamation of the gospel (Eph 6:18-20; Col 4:3; 2Th 3:1; 2 Tim 4:17; 1Co 1:18; 1Co 2:2; Lk 24:45-48) and (B) clarity and fidelity in our presentation of it (Col 4:4; 1Co 1:17; Act 17:18; 1Co 2:1-5). (thomrainer/2013/06/08/where-have-all-the-baptisms-gone/#comment-58002)
Posted on: Sat, 08 Jun 2013 19:46:16 +0000
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