When we focus on what’s really real — the facts that God exists, his wrath against sin is coming, his gospel is the only way to eternal joy, souls are precious and perishing, and the lost sheep will hear their Shepherd’s voice — then evangelism becomes utterly exciting.

Scripture References

John 3:8 | Luke 19:1-8 | Acts 8:26-40 | Acts 13:7-8 | Acts 16:25-34 | Romans 10:14 | Psalm 24:1 | Matthew 28:18-20 | Deuteronomy 32:47 | Colossians 4:3 | Romans 1:16

Gloria Furman is a regular contributor to Desiring God.

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John Piper is founder and teacher of Desiring God and chancellor of Bethlehem College and Seminary.

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For more information on Bethlehem College and Seminary, check out bcsmn.edu

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