Evangelism Apologetics Quotes

“It is never ridicule, but a compliment, that knocks a philosopher off his feet. He is already positioned for every possible counter-attack, counter-argument, and retort...only to find a big bear hug coming his way.”
― Criss Jami, Killosophy

“It helps to not confuse theological philosophers with evangelists. There is a difference but objectively neither better than the other: an evangelist's mission is to convert; a theological philosopher's mission is to build an understanding of a position.”
― Criss Jami, Killosophy

“Ironically, (the church's) respect in the world declines in proportion to how vigorously we attempt to force others to adopt our point of view.”
― Philip Yancey, The Jesus I Never Knew by Phillip Yancey

“God makes his gospel attractive through people…that is the point of the gospel; it is trans-formative in nature.”
― Gary Rohrmayer

“Pastors are appointed by God to help their people see that the church walks in the light and all others in darkness. We, the “in Christ” people, are the true culture (John 14:6). We say this without arrogance, but with a sense of surprise.”
― Owen Strachan

“Disciples of Jesus Christ have had a profound life-altering experience. They have encountered a supernatural personality, revealed in history as Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God, the Messiah. And they have discovered the meaning and purpose of their lives in the subsequent revelation of his continuing presence to them. The experience demands a faithful, reliable witness.

What would public opinion say of a person who discovered the absolute cure for AIDS, but was unwilling to share that cure with a world that so desperately needs it? What if the antidote were kept hidden and made use of by only the discoverer and his family? We would consider it an moral outrage and he or she would be infamous. Why? We expect the cure to be shared, not only shared, but made available to all as soon as possible!”
― David C. Alves, We're the sons of God...So What?: Believe God About Who You Really Are!

“You will probably never fully understand God with your mind, but through your heart, you can glimpse Him partially.”
― Brother Pedro