What Does the Bible Say About Evangelism — In Biblical Context
The Bible commands every believer to share the gospel, modeled by Jesus and the apostles, using words, deeds, and the power of the Holy Spirit.
The Bible commands every believer to share the gospel, modeled by Jesus and the apostles, using words, deeds, and the power of the Holy Spirit.
"How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?" — Romans 10:14 (KJV)
The Biblical Context
Evangelism is the heartbeat of Christianity. Jesus' final command was to 'go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature' (Mark 16:15). The early church obeyed: 'they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word' (Acts 8:4). Paul felt compelled: 'Woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!' (1 Corinthians 9:16). Evangelism involves both proclamation (Romans 10:14-15) and demonstration (Matthew 5:16). It requires the Holy Spirit's power (Acts 1:8), not merely human persuasion. Biblical methods include personal conversation (John 4), public preaching (Acts 2), household evangelism (Acts 16:31), and lifestyle witness (1 Peter 3:1-2). Every believer has a testimony (1 Peter 3:15). The gospel is 'the power of God unto salvation' (Romans 1:16)—our job is to share it faithfully and trust God with the results.
Where It Sits in Scripture
The core passage for this question, Romans 10:14, sits inside Romans 10. To grasp the full meaning, read the surrounding paragraph — the verses before set up the thought, the verses after carry it forward.
"How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?"
Supporting Passages
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth."
"But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear."
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