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"You are either evangelizing or disobeying. Discover how to live an obedient Christian life. B. Gray Allison spent over fifty years studying, practicing, and teaching personal evangelism. This book represents the culmination of his learning and thinking on the subject of witnessing for Christ. Now published for the first time, everyone can learn from one of the great personal soul-winners of the latter half of the twentieth century. The book encompasses both the biblical foundation and the practical application of personal evangelism. Also included are important tips for evangelistic discipleship and evangelism strategy. Personal Evangelism by B. Gray Allison is essential for all believers who desire to be obedient to the teachings of Scripture. It is a vital resource for every pastor, church leader, and Christian who desires to share effectively the love of Jesus Christ with a lost and dying world. Learn why and how to witness in a simple, biblical, and effective way. ""And He said to them, 'Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.'"" -Mark 16:15 (NASB) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dr. B. Gray Allison (1924-2019) served the Lord for over sixty-five years in ministry as a preacher, professor, and seminary president. He was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II, flying in the Pacific Theater of the war. His passion for evangelism led to a lifetime of sharing the gospel and teaching others to share their faith. With all of his many accomplishments, he most wanted to be known as a Baptist preacher. ABOUT THE EDITOR: Michael R. Spradlin, PhD, is the author of Sons of the 43rd and numerous scholarly articles on church history, missions, and evangelism. He has edited and revised Beaman's Commentary on the Gospel of John and also Studies in Genesis: A Creation Commentary. He has lectured extensively throughout the United States and around the world. Dr. Spradlin serves as president of Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, a role he has held for over twenty years. He is a member of Mid-America's church history faculty and chair of the evangelism department. ABOUT THE PUBLISHER: INNOVO PUBLISHING LLC is a conservative Christian publisher, serving the Christian and wholesome markets through: Traditional Royalty Publishing where Innovo acquires publishing rights and pays the author an advance and royalties, Cooperative Publishing where Innovo and the client jointly invest and share royalties proportionately, and Independent publishing where the client pays for Innovo's professional publishing services. Innovo publishes hardbacks, paperbacks, ebooks, audiobooks, music, screenplays, film, and physical and online curricula. Innovo provides full-service editorial, design, publishing, distribution, marketing, and sales support globally. Every Innovo title aligns with Biblical principles and meets the publishing industry's highest editorial, theological, and design standards."

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"""This world desperately needs to know the love, hope, and life that is only found in Jesus Christ. I believe this book is an outstanding resource that can help followers of Jesus make a dynamic gospel impact in their communities, this nation, and the world!"" -Dr. Brad Jurkovich, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Bossier City, LA ""The life and ministry of B. Gray Allison were defined by the wisdom of Proverbs 11:30, 'He who wins souls is wise.' His passion for personal evangelism was contagious, and his teaching was biblical, clear, and accessible. This collection of his work is a treasure, and I am thankful it will be passed on to future generations of readers and students."" -Josh Reavis, Associate Pastor, North Jax Baptist Church ""Thank you, Dr. Spradlin, for bringing to life Dr. Gray Allison's personal evangelism lectures. Reading them evoked wonderful memories sitting in his classes. One could not sit in Dr. Gray's class without being stirred to action. Embedded in my memory are his words, 'God help me see in those I meet on country road and city street, not just people passing by, but those for whom Jesus came to die.'"" -Dr. Bob Pearle, Senior Pastor, Birchman Baptist Church ""Dr. B. Gray Allison's heart for souls is on display throughout his classroom notes. As a student, I heard Dr. Gray say, 'If you share Christ with enough people, someone will be saved. When that happens, God will ""set your shucks on fire."" You will never be the same.' He was a man who carried a fire for missions and evangelism and touched a generation. I know because he touched my life."" -Dr. Monte Shinkle, Senior Pastor, Concord Baptist Church, MABTS Alumnus: MDIV 1980, DMIN 1994"

This world desperately needs to know the love, hope, and life that is only found in Jesus Christ. I believe this book is an outstanding resource that can help followers of Jesus make a dynamic gospel impact in their communities, this nation, and the world! -Dr. Brad Jurkovich, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Bossier City, LA The life and ministry of B. Gray Allison were defined by the wisdom of Proverbs 11:30, 'He who wins souls is wise.' His passion for personal evangelism was contagious, and his teaching was biblical, clear, and accessible. This collection of his work is a treasure, and I am thankful it will be passed on to future generations of readers and students. -Josh Reavis, Associate Pastor, North Jax Baptist Church Thank you, Dr. Spradlin, for bringing to life Dr. Gray Allison's personal evangelism lectures. Reading them evoked wonderful memories sitting in his classes. One could not sit in Dr. Gray's class without being stirred to action. Embedded in my memory are his words, 'God help me see in those I meet on country road and city street, not just people passing by, but those for whom Jesus came to die.' -Dr. Bob Pearle, Senior Pastor, Birchman Baptist Church Dr. B. Gray Allison's heart for souls is on display throughout his classroom notes. As a student, I heard Dr. Gray say, 'If you share Christ with enough people, someone will be saved. When that happens, God will set your shucks on fire. You will never be the same.' He was a man who carried a fire for missions and evangelism and touched a generation. I know because he touched my life. -Dr. Monte Shinkle, Senior Pastor, Concord Baptist Church, MABTS Alumnus: MDIV 1980, DMIN 1994

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Michael R. Spradlin, PhD, is the editor of Personal Evangelism, and the author of Sons of the 43rd and numerous scholarly articles on church history, missions, and evangelism. He has edited and revised Beaman's Commentary on the Gospel of John and Studies in Genesis: A Creation Commentary. He has lectured extensively throughout the United States and around the world. Dr. Spradlin serves as president of Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, a role he has held for over twenty years. He is a member of Mid-America's church history faculty and chair of the evangelism department. Dr. B. Gray Allison (1924-2019) served the Lord for over sixty-five years in ministry as a preacher, professor, and seminary president. He was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II, flying in the Pacific Theater of the war. His passion for evangelism led to a lifetime of sharing the gospel and teaching others to share their faith. With all of his many accomplishments, he most wanted to be known as a Baptist preacher.

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