Synopses & Reviews
In order to be effective in evangelism, one must clearly understand the dynamics of conversion. Richard Peace here examines two very different conversion experiences -- Paul's and the twelve disciples' -- and explains their implications for contemporary evangelism. By showing how conversion can take place either suddenly or gradually over time, Peace gives good reasons, and suggests practical ways, to replace one-sided evangelism techniques with more wholistic methods.
Synopsis
This inspiring look at conversion in the Bible offers promising new changes in the way we view-and do-evangelism today. In order to be effective in evangelism, one must clearly understand the dynamics of conversion. Richard Peace here examines two very different conversion experiences-Paul's and the twelve disciples'-and explains their implications for contemporary evangelism. By showing how conversion can take place either suddenly or gradually over time, Peace gives good reasons, and suggests practical ways, to replace one-sided evangelism techniques with more wholistic methods.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 354-380) and indexes.
Table of Contents
Introduction : what do we need to know about conversion? -- pt. I. The experience of St. Paul. The event : the core pattern of Paul's conversion -- The insight : the context of conversion -- Turning encounter with Jesus Transformation : the emergence of new life -- pt. II. The experience of the twelve. The theme of conversion in the Gospel of Mark -- An analysis of the structure of Mark -- Jesus the Messiah -- Jesus the Son of God -- Conversion themes in Mark's Gospel : response, faith, repentance -- Conversion themes in Mark's Gospel : discipleship -- pt. 3. Evangelism. Encounter evangelism : a critique -- Process evangelism : theory -- Process evangelism : practice Appendix : A lexical summary of conversion.