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Quote by Mark Dever

“There are opportunities around. It takes time and motivation to take them.”

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Mark Dever, born on August 28, 1960, is a prominent pastor known for his extensive experience in theological education and church leadership. He is widely regarded as one of the leading figures in 21st-century evangelical theology. more

“Every believer should evangelize. I know some Christians think that evangelism is only for people with special gifts for it, but I don't believe the New Testament teaches that. While Paul does say that some believers have the call to be evangelists, all of us have the responsibility of evangelism.”

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Author:Mark Dever

“We are all called to have faith. So all of us are called to evangelize, while some are specially gifted for this ministry.”

Have Faith Ministry Gifted

Author:Mark Dever

“Be prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.”

Reason Asks Prepared Defense Be Prepared

Author:Saint Peter

“I just like playing with makeup and clothes - so I really don't feel like there are rules, and if there are rules, then I think it's up to you to break them.”

Ifs Thinking Feels Break Clothes Makeup Up To You

Author:Kesha

“I think it's unhelpful to suggest that the task of evangelism is essentially the responsibility of ministers.”

Thinking Responsibility Tasks Ministers Evangelism

Author:Mark Dever

“Some believers are faithful in the way that they live, but at the end of the day, they will not share the gospel with as many people as someone else who has special gifts from God.”

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Author:Mark Dever

“As a pastor, I have the opportunity every week to share the gospel publicly in a way that most of the members sitting in our church do not. However, that doesn't absolve them of the responsibility for reaching others with the gospel.”

Way Opportunity Church Responsibility Week Share Members Sitting Reaching Pastor

Author:Mark Dever

“I recognize that not all of us may have the same abilities and talents in sharing the gospel. But I want to keep the heat on all of us for getting the good news out there.”

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Author:Mark Dever

“I don't see a clerical class in the New Testament to which evangelism has been delegated. Preaching is not the only way to evangelize; it can happen in everyday conversations too. And you don't need a special gift to witness to the Lord in these situations.”

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Author:Mark Dever

“We need the word proclaimed so that we hear the gospel clearly, but then it's also very natural to have people talk about the Christian faith in ordinary conversation.”

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Author:Mark Dever

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