Far from killing evangelism, this doctrine is not only the fuel that lights the fire of it but keeps it burning indefinitely.
Mez McConnell is the senior pastor of Niddrie Community Church and director of 20schemes. He is the author of numerous books, including The Creaking on the Stairs: Finding Faith in God Through Childhood Abuse (Christian Focus) and Is There Anybody Out There?: A Journey from Despair to Hope (Christian Focus). He's married to Miriam and has two daughters. You can follow him on Twitter.
Far from killing evangelism, this doctrine is not only the fuel that lights the fire of it but keeps it burning indefinitely.
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