"Tell the Truth"--A Review

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This paper reviews Will Metzger's personal book of evangelism, "Tell the Truth", through a chapter by chapter analysis as well as an overview of the entirety of the book. The reviewer finds that overall the book has many more strengths than weaknesses. In particular, it is noted that Metzger provides a simple and articulate look at his own brand of evangelism. One weakness the author cites is Metzger's lack of a cohesive discussion of how organized evangelism should occur. The overall tone of the review, however, is positive.

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"Metzger splits his book into three main parts that are all subtitled. His first part is called "The Whole Gospel". This section is comprised of three additional chapters; the first is "What is witnessing". The goal of this chapter is to examine closely how witnessing is occurring and how it should occur. Witnessing or administering to the lost, is a practice in which we evangelize to the lost through scripture and the gospel. Witnessing is to share the experiences that one has of redemption and the finding of God with others so that they may also have this experience (29). However, Metzger notes that witnessing is not the same as speaking from the gospel, as every individual's private experiences with God varies, the gospel is His own message to us and should be represented holistically. Therefore, our role within the scheme of helping the lost is to provide them with both our own experiences, and to allow them to understand God's words and principles through the gospels. He clearly creates delineation from witnessing and the holy words of the gospel."

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