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(7) The gospel of the glory of the blessed God, 1 Tim. 1.11

(8) The gospel of your salvation, Eph. 1.13

(9) The gospel of the Kingdom, Matt. 4.23; 9.35; 24.14

2. Evangelism as presentation (verbs used in association with the content of the gospel)

a. kerusso – to preach as a herald, Matt. 4.23; Gal. 2.2

b. laleo – to speak forth, 1 Thess. 2.2

c. diamarturomai – to testify thoroughly, Acts 20.24

d. evangelizo – to preach, 1 Cor. 15.1; 2 Cor. 11.7; Gal. 1.11

e. pleroo – to preach fully, Rom. 15.19

3. Evangelism as demonstration (terms used in association with the presentation of the gospel)

a. Sunathleo en – to labor with in, Phil. 4.3

b. Sunkakopatheo – to suffer hardship with, 2 Tim. 1.8

c. To show forth the reality of the Kingdom message in word, life and deed

(1) God’s reign (Christ’s ultimate authority)

(2) God’s righteousness (God’s character and covenant)

(3) God’s realm (restoration/reconciliation of all things)

B. Dynamics in Evangelical Witness

1. The role of history , Rom. 1.1-4

Context Values/Vision

2. The role of culture , Matt. 28.18-20

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3. The role of spiritual antagonism , 1 John 3.8; 2 Cor. 4.4; John 8.32ff.