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Synopsis:
For more than forty years, Robert E. Coleman’s best selling The Master Plan of Evangelism has been the standard in evangelism literature. But what is the theology behind evangelism? And why is it important for Christians to understand? The Heart of the Gospel offers a systematic theology of evangelism that will ground and inform our practice of spreading the Good News.Each chapter covers a major biblical doctrine, explains its various evangelical interpretations, treats misconceptions that adversely affect evangelism, and offers practical applications of the doctrine. Based on decades of classroom teaching, this comprehensive work is aimed at ministry readers interested in evangelism and outreach.

From the Back Cover:
For more than forty years, Robert E. Coleman’s bestselling The Master Plan of Evangelism has been the standard in evangelism literature. Based on decades of classroom teaching, The Heart of the Gospel offers a systematic theology of evangelism that will ground and inform our practice of spreading the Good News. Each chapter covers a major biblical doctrine, explains its various evangelical interpretations, treats misconceptions that adversely affect evangelism, and offers practical applications of the doctrine. This is the capstone book from a veteran evangelist, teacher, and author.

“With the keen mind of a theologian and the warm heart of an evangelist, Robert Coleman displays how evangelism is the heartbeat of all theology.”–Timothy K. Beougher, Billy Graham Professor of Evangelism, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

“I have waited over thirty-five years for this book! Now we have a comprehensive treatment from the master himself that is devotionally rich and practically helpful.”–Ajith Fernando, national director, Youth for Christ, Sri Lanka

“Here is the theology of the Gospel in classic Wesleyan dress, vividly presented by one of its most honored veteran expositors. All who love the Lord will find this a heartwarming read.”–J. I. Packer, Board of Governors Professor of Theology, Regent College

“This magnificent study will undoubtedly become a classic and could very well ignite an evangelical fire within our hearts. This is a genuinely inspiring and instructive book not to miss.”–John A. Woodbridge, research professor of church history and Christian thought, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

“When Robert Coleman and I taught together, students would often tell me that his classes changed their lives, and I think that will also happen with those who read this book.”–Wayne Grudem, research professor of theology and biblical studies, Phoenix Seminary

Robert E. Coleman is distinguished senior professor of evangelism and discipleship at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He also served as dean of the Billy Graham International Schools of Evangelism as well as director of the Billy Graham Center Institute of Evangelism at Wheaton College.