In this episode of Gospel Talks, George and Jeff tackle one of the most foundational questions in evangelism: Is the Bible necessary when sharing Christ? Can someone be led to Jesus through relationship alone, emotional experience, or personal testimony? Or is Scripture an essential part of genuine evangelism?Drawing from Scripture and real ministry experience, George and Jeff explore why God’s Word is not just helpful—but central—to saving faith. They discuss why truth must anchor evangelism, how the Bible functions as God’s self-revelation, and why confidence in Scripture is far more powerful than confidence in argument, personality, or persuasion.Whether you're new to evangelism or actively discipling others, this episode will challenge and encourage you to trust the Bible more deeply when engaging the lost.Episode Topics & Chapter Timestamps00:00 – Introduction to Evangelism and the BibleSetting the stage: Can someone come to Christ without you opening Scripture?02:48 – The Role of Scripture in EvangelismWhy we cannot truly know Jesus without the Word of God.05:23 – Truth vs. Emotion in FaithThe danger of following feelings rather than truth—and why modern culture gets this backwards.07:44 – Experiencing God Through TruthWhy lasting spiritual experience is rooted in what God reveals in His Word.10:23 – The Importance of Teaching and TruthEvangelism involves teaching—not just kindness, winsomeness, or character.13:10 – Faith Comes by HearingA walk through Romans 10: how people believe, call, and respond to the gospel.15:42 – The Power of the Word of GodGod uses His Word—not our cleverness—to bring people to faith and conviction.18:17 – Confidence in Scripture for EvangelismIf the Bible is the delivery, what is relationship’s role in sharing truth?20:54 – Conclusion and Call to ActionHave confidence in Scripture. God will honor the Word He has spoken and sent.24:17 – NEWCHAPTERAdditional notes, insights, and encouragement for laborers.Key TakeawaysEvangelism is calling people to follow Jesus, and we cannot know who Jesus truly is without Scripture.Relationship is a delivery vehicle for truth, not the truth itself.Emotional experience cannot define spiritual reality—truth must lead the heart, not the other way around.Teaching is a biblical requirement for evangelism—people must understand the message before they can believe.God’s Word never returns void. He has chosen Scripture as the tool through which He brings conviction and faith.Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God—Romans 10 is the roadmap for evangelism.

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