| Evangelism is introducing others to Jesus Christ -- no more, no less. Evangelism is not about church growth, institutional advancement, party politics, or personal gain. Sometimes, other blessings flow from introducing others to Jesus Christ. Evangelism's by-products must not be confused with its primary purpose. So, to use this book as a tool to introduce others to Jesus Christ, take these steps: 1. Read the book. Yes, you need to read it, even if you read it long ago. Meet this man Jesus anew, in the words of those who knew him. Discover for yourself who he is and what he does. You already know it matters. You know what others say about him. What do you say about him? 2. Give the book to others. Have as few ulterior motives in doing so as possible. Let Jesus do the talking, not you. If you want, you could put your church or conference's business card inside. You could give it away as part of an outdoor evangelism event. You could give it away along with an invitation to come to a a study or service. If someone has questions about it you cannot answer, refer them to someone who can. 3. Cause the book to be read aloud in its entirety to others. Be the agent of the Word being heard anew in this generation. By all means read it to children! 4. Study the book, and the books connected to it in the Bible as if life depended on it. It does! ©2010-2011, John G. Cunyus All Rights Reserved to Images, Commentary, and Translation reserved. www.JohnCunyus.com. |
| The Gospel According to Mark A Latin-English, Verse-by-Verse Translation ISBN #: 978-0-9824802-9-8 $9.99 |
| 1. The Latin text is the ancestral Bible of the languages many of us speak. It is the oldest version of scripture in an alphabet most of us recognize. Tens of millions of people in the United States and around the world, because of their Catholic upbringing, want nothing to do with what they see as "Protestant" Bible. They may not understand Latin, but they respect it. This text helps all of us understand Jesus more profoundly. 2. Seeing the Bible text in the ancient language reminds us that we are newcomers to the text, not masters. 3. Having the book in the two languages makes us smarter. (Even if we don’t understand the Latin, we recognize enough of it to deepen our understanding of the English text.) Read a book that makes you smarter! |
| How to Use Mark's Gospel in Evangelism |
Words, Images, and Layout ©2010 John G. Cunyus All Rights Reserved John Cunyus is a freelance writer working in North Texas. www.johncunyus.com |
| "What good to me is the Latin in this text, if I don't know Latin?" |
| "I think using Mark this way is wonderful. There is so much in the other Gospels that requires background or orientation. Mark is so accessible. So straightforward. I think it is the best Gospel for evangelism - for introducing people to Jesus for the first time - especially in our hurried, secular world." Rev. Norman Stolpe, Former Pastor Central Christian Church Dallas, Texas |
| (From the Back Cover of the Latin-English Edition) This rough, unpolished story, first written down in the vulgar Greek of Rome’s eastern traders and travelers, fixed for all subsequent generations the outline of Jesus Christ's life and ministry. Through these words, the story of a Galilean Jew, crucified on a Roman cross, became the story of the world’s Redeemer, through whom and by whom all other stories will be judged. Translated afresh by John Cunyus, The Gospel According to Mark becomes the latest volume in Searchlight Press’s Latin Testament Project. |
| Wonderworking Power: A Fresh Translation of the Gospel of Mark (English Only) ISBN # 978-1-936497-11-9 $8.99 |