Emphasis Upon Gospel Evangelism

Mrs. White was a conspicuous messenger in this glorious procession of patriarchs, prophets, and apostles, who, under the guidance of the prophetic gift, placed great emphasis upon world-wide evangelism. As typical of much more in her writings, she says:AGP 296.2

“The world is in need of the saving truth that God has entrusted to His people. The world will perish unless it be given a knowledge of God through His chosen agencies. In the power of the Holy Spirit, those who are laborers together with God are to labor with unflagging zeal, and shed abroad in the world the light of precious truth.” Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers, 459.

“Those in the highways and byways of life are to hear the gospel message. Church members are to do evangelistic work in the homes of their neighbors who have not yet received full evidence of the truth for this time. God calls for Christian families to go into communities that are in darkness and error, and work wisely and perseveringly for the Master. To answer this call requires self-sacrifice.” Testimonies for the Church 9:33.

The messages calling for a broad evangelism look beyond what is commonly called the homeland. They embrace all countries; hence they urge a world-wide missionary program.AGP 296.3

As He was about to leave this ruined world, the Saviour gave to His disciples a great commission. “He said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”AGP 296.4

Mark 16:15. The history of these disciples and their followers for a hundred years bears eloquent testimony to their faithfulness in endeavoring to meet their Lord’s deep solicitude for the world. Writing to the Colossians, the apostle Paul declared that “the hope of the gospel” had even then been “preached in all creation under heaven.” Colossians 1:23, A. R. V.AGP 297.1