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evangelistic

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e·van·gel·ism  (-vnj-lzm)
n.
1. Zealous preaching and dissemination of the gospel, as through missionary work.
2. Militant zeal for a cause.

e·vangel·istic (-j-lstk) adj.
e·vangel·isti·cal·ly adv.

evangelistic [ɪˌvændʒɪˈlɪstɪk]
adj
1. (Christianity / Protestantism) denoting, resembling, or relating to evangelists or their methods and attitudes evangelistic zeal
2. zealously advocating a cause
3. (Christianity / Protestantism) (often capital) of or relating to all or any of the four Evangelists
evangelistically  adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.evangelistic - relating to or promoting the preaching and dissemination of the Christian gospel; "evangelistic fervor"; "the evangelistic concerns of the early church"
2.evangelisticevangelistic - marked by ardent or zealous enthusiasm for a cause
enthusiastic - having or showing great excitement and interest; "enthusiastic crowds filled the streets"; "an enthusiastic response"; "was enthusiastic about taking ballet lessons"


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Colson insisted that the decision would ban "church services or evangelistic events not only in prisons, but also in hospitals, military bases, or any government facility.
The commentary is written from an evangelistic point of view and contains many elements that distinguish it as such, including the early dating of many New Testament works (all within the first century CE) and the attribution of I Peter to the disciple of Jesus.
Evangelistic proclamation based on Paul will preach Jesus as the one who reveals God's character and being to us, and so calls us to faith in God through Christ.
 
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