Originally Posted by
.429&H110
What I would like to know is
what does the New Evangelism look like?
I think New Evangelism looks a lot like the Old Evangelism... Take for example the original 7 churches that even got an honorable mention in chapters 2 and 3 of the book of Revelation (these were actually 7 phyiscal churches and not some Dispensationalism garbage)... The had both positive and negative critique from the LORD. For example
Ephesus They lost their first love - Revelation 2:4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
Smyrna They were dealing with problems and blasphemy's of the Jews - Revelation 2:9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.
Pergamum - They apparently had some issues with Balaam worship, idolatry and fornication in the church Revelation 2:14 But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.
Thyatira - They also seem to have had some problems with Idolatry and fornication with in the church Revelation 2:20 Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.
Sardis They seemed to have their act together more then the aforementioned churches - Revelation 3:4 Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.
Philadelphia They seem also to have had a decent report and were resisting the Judaizers and will be rewarded for doing so. - Revelation 3:8-9 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.
9 Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.
Laodicea - This church became lukewarm and apparently were just playing church. Revelation 3:15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.
16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.