# #69 - Do You Need the Bible to Evangelize?

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Published: 2025-11-20T20:06:00+00:00
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## Resource

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 Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction to Evangelism and the Bible Setting the stage: Can someone come to Christ without you opening Scripture? 02:48 – The Role of Scripture in Evangelism Why we cannot truly know Jesus without the Word of God. 05:23 – Truth vs. Emotion in Faith The danger of following feelings rather than truth—and why modern culture gets this backwards. 07:44 – Experiencing God Through Truth Why lasting spiritual experience is rooted in what God reveals in His Word. 10:23 – The Importance of Teaching and Truth Evangelism involves teaching—not just kindness, winsomeness, or character. 13:10 – Faith Comes by Hearing A walk through Romans 10: how people believe, call, and respond to the gospel. 15:42 – The Power of the Word of God God uses His Word—not our cleverness—to bring people to faith and conviction. 18:17 – Confidence in Scripture for Evangelism If the Bible is the delivery, what is relationship’s role in sharing tr…

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