Concentric Circles of Concern From Self to Others Through Life-Style Evangelism

by Ritzman, Carolyn T.; King, Claude V.; Thompson, W. Oscar

• ISBN13: 9780805419597
• ISBN10: 0805419594
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-09-01
• Publisher: B&H Books
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Summary

In this stylish re-issue of W. Oscar Thompson's classic book on evangelism, Thompson shows Christians how to spread the love and good news of Christ by building and repairing personal relationships. Too often the only kind of evangelism encouraged is the preaching to strangers, anonymous crowds, and foreign countries. This book hits readers where they live, teaching them that the most effective way to witness is through a simple plan of meeting the needs of close family first, then friends, and then all others. Published post-humously, this book is a living testament of the brilliance of Oscar Thompson and his innovative method. It will be a perfect guide to lifestyle evangelism for church study groups, conferences, and the classroom.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(6)
The Importance of Relationships	7	(8)
The Gospel Moves Through Relationships	15	(12)
A Strategy for Reaching Your World	27	(10)
Three Barriers to Sharing the Gospel	37	(10)
Stage 1 Get Right: Get Right with God, Self, and Others
Get Right with God	47	(10)
Circle 1: Get Right with Self	57	(14)
Bearing Spiritual Fruit	71	(10)
Hindrances to Bearing Spiritual Fruit	81	(8)
Get Right with Others	89	(8)
Stage 2 Survey: Survey Your Relationships
Survey Circles 2 and 3: Family and Relatives	97	(8)
Survey Circles 4--7: From Friends to Person X	105	(12)
Stage 3 Pray: Work with God Through Prayer
Work with God Through Prayer	117	(18)
Stage 4 Build Bridges: Build Relationship Bridges to People
Build Relationship Bridges to People	135	(16)
Stage 5 Show Love: Show God's Love by Meeting Needs
Show God's Love By Meeting Needs	151	(12)
Loving in Concentric Circles	163	(16)
Stage 6 Make Disciples: Make Disciples and Help Them Grow
Introducing People to Jesus Christ	179	(10)
Making Disciples	189	(12)
Stage 7 Begin Again: Help New Christians Make Disciples
Epilogue Things I Have Learned	201	(3)
Concentric Circles Survey Form	204