Evangelization
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Evangelization is that process in the Christian religion
which seeks to spread the Gospel
and the knowledge of the Gospel throughout the world
. It can be defined as so:
The original Greek text, in the quotation from the prophet Isaiah, uses the verb εὐαγγελίσασθαι (euangelisasthai), which is a compound of εὐ (good) and αγγέλω (announce; from this same root the word angel is formed, an angel in fact is a messenger). Literally therefore Jesus proclaims to the assembly that the Spirit of the Lord anointed (and therefore appointed) me to evangelize the poor. Similarly the Latin vulgate uses the verb evangelizare, announce a good news. Jesus Christ is the first "evangelizer" as he defined himself, this is the mission for which the Father sent Him into the world.
At his birth, the angel
that appeared to the shepherds in the field said to them,
Similarly when the angel of the Lord announced to Zechariah that he would become the father of John the Baptist, he said:
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
which seeks to spread the Gospel
Gospel
A gospel is an account, often written, that describes the life of Jesus of Nazareth. In a more general sense the term "gospel" may refer to the good news message of the New Testament. It is primarily used in reference to the four canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John...
and the knowledge of the Gospel throughout the world
World
World is a common name for the whole of human civilization, specifically human experience, history, or the human condition in general, worldwide, i.e. anywhere on Earth....
. It can be defined as so:
The birth of Christian evangelization
At the beginning of his public ministry, it is recounted in the Gospel of St. Luke that JesusThe original Greek text, in the quotation from the prophet Isaiah, uses the verb εὐαγγελίσασθαι (euangelisasthai), which is a compound of εὐ (good) and αγγέλω (announce; from this same root the word angel is formed, an angel in fact is a messenger). Literally therefore Jesus proclaims to the assembly that the Spirit of the Lord anointed (and therefore appointed) me to evangelize the poor. Similarly the Latin vulgate uses the verb evangelizare, announce a good news. Jesus Christ is the first "evangelizer" as he defined himself, this is the mission for which the Father sent Him into the world.
At his birth, the angel
Angel
Angels are mythical beings often depicted as messengers of God in the Hebrew and Christian Bibles along with the Quran. The English word angel is derived from the Greek ἄγγελος, a translation of in the Hebrew Bible ; a similar term, ملائكة , is used in the Qur'an...
that appeared to the shepherds in the field said to them,
Similarly when the angel of the Lord announced to Zechariah that he would become the father of John the Baptist, he said:
See also
- ChristianityChristianityChristianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
- EvangelismEvangelismEvangelism refers to the practice of relaying information about a particular set of beliefs to others who do not hold those beliefs. The term is often used in reference to Christianity....
- ChristianizationChristianizationThe historical phenomenon of Christianization is the conversion of individuals to Christianity or the conversion of entire peoples at once...
- Mission (Christian)Mission (Christian)Christian missionary activities often involve sending individuals and groups , to foreign countries and to places in their own homeland. This has frequently involved not only evangelization , but also humanitarian work, especially among the poor and disadvantaged...
- Good news (Christianity)
- ProselytismProselytismProselytizing is the act of attempting to convert people to another opinion and, particularly, another religion. The word proselytize is derived ultimately from the Greek language prefix προσ- and the verb ἔρχομαι in the form of προσήλυτος...
- Practical theologyPractical theologyPractical theology is the practical application of theology to everyday life. Richard Osmer explains that the four key questions and tasks in practical theology are:# What is going on? # Why is this going on?...
- Pastoral theologyPastoral theologyPastoral theology is the branch of practical theology concerned with the application of the study of religion in the context of regular church ministry. This approach to theology seeks to give practical expression to theology...
- MissiologyMissiologyMissiology is the area of practical theology that investigates the mandate, message, and mission of the Christian church, especially the nature of missionary work...
- CatholicismCatholicismCatholicism is a broad term for the body of the Catholic faith, its theologies and doctrines, its liturgical, ethical, spiritual, and behavioral characteristics, as well as a religious people as a whole....