Mission and Evangelism
Christian mission encompasses evangelism (proclaiming the Gospel and inviting conversion) and broader work toward holistic transformation. The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) motivates mission; contemporary approaches wrestle with cultural sensitivity, proselytism ethics, and justice integration.
Real World
Billy Graham's twentieth-century crusades — filling stadiums from London to Seoul and broadcasting via radio to millions — represent large-scale evangelical evangelism rooted directly in the Great Commission, while organisations like Tearfund combine gospel proclamation with disaster relief as holistic mission.
Exam Focus
Distinguish 'evangelism' (proclamation) from 'mission' (holistic transformation); conflating the two terms is a common error that costs marks in 'explain the difference' questions.
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