Definition and Meaning:
The term "evangelized" refers to the act of preaching or spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It involves sharing the message of salvation, repentance, and the Kingdom of God with others, with the aim of leading them to faith in Jesus Christ. The word is derived from the Greek "euangelizō," meaning "to bring good news."

Biblical Context:
The concept of evangelization is deeply rooted in the New Testament, where the early followers of Jesus were commissioned to spread His teachings. The Great Commission, as recorded in Matthew 28:19-20, serves as a foundational mandate for evangelization: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you."

Examples in Scripture:
1. Jesus' Ministry: Jesus Himself was the first evangelist, proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God. In Luke 4:18-19, Jesus reads from the scroll of Isaiah, declaring His mission: "The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim freedom for the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor."

2. The Apostles: After Jesus' resurrection and ascension, the apostles took up the mantle of evangelization. Acts 5:42 describes their dedication: "Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ."

3. Philip the Evangelist: Philip is specifically noted for his evangelistic work. Acts 8:5-6 records, "Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ to them. The crowds gave their undivided attention to Philip’s message and the signs they saw him perform."

4. Paul's Missionary Journeys: The Apostle Paul is perhaps the most well-known evangelist in the New Testament. His missionary journeys, as detailed in the Book of Acts, were instrumental in spreading the Gospel throughout the Roman Empire. In Romans 1:16, Paul expresses his commitment to evangelization: "I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek."

Theological Significance:
Evangelization is central to the mission of the Church. It is seen as a response to the love and grace of God, compelling believers to share the transformative message of Jesus Christ with the world. The act of evangelizing is not only about conversion but also about making disciples, nurturing faith, and building the body of Christ.

Practical Application:
Believers are encouraged to evangelize through both word and deed, living lives that reflect the teachings of Christ and actively sharing the Gospel message. This can be done through personal relationships, community involvement, and participation in mission work. The call to evangelize is seen as a collective responsibility of the Church, with each member playing a role in the Great Commission.

Challenges and Considerations:
While evangelization is a core aspect of Christian life, it can present challenges, such as cultural barriers, opposition, and the need for sensitivity and respect for others' beliefs. Effective evangelization requires reliance on the Holy Spirit for guidance, wisdom, and courage.(imp. & p. p.) of Evangelize.

China Evangelized.
... ORIGINAL HYMNS HYMN CCLXV. China Evangelized. 8.6.8.6 James Montgomery. China
Evangelized. "The Lord of hosts mustereth the host of the battle.""Isaiah 42:4. ...
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Foreword
... By the Reformation Europe was evangelized; by Heathen Missions Asia and Africa are
being evangelized and by Emigration or Colonization North and South America ...
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Hints to Teachers and Questions for Pupils
... to have been written at Antioch before this journey commenced; and, whereas the
older authorities suppose it to be addressed to Galatians evangelized by Paul ...
/.../stalker/the life of st paul/hints to teachers and questions.htm

Introduction
... Minor north of the Taurus range. It does not follow that Peter had evangelized
these districts. Indeed, Lightfoot infers, from the ...
/.../moffat/the general epistles james peter and judas/introduction 2.htm

And He Comes Back Again, and in all Ways...
... is worthy of his hire." This meat, then, and this hire of the sustenance of this
life, due to evangelists, this of them to whom he evangelized the Apostle ...
/.../augustine/of the work of monks /section 10 and he comes.htm

Introductory Note to Iren??us against Heresies
... far from being "the mother and mistress" of even the Western Churches, Rome herself
is a mission of the Greeks; [2650] Southern Gaul is evangelized from Asia ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/introductory note to irenaeus against.htm

Calvin's Work.
... left to share the fortunes of truth exiled, and he raised the cry which is to this
day the motto of his faithful disciples: 'France must be evangelized to be ...
/.../creeds of christendom with a history and critical notes/ 57 calvins work.htm

Subject Index
... praising God, [57]h334. praying for grace, [58]h316. scriptural examples of,
[59]h331. worshipping God, [60]h347, [61]h349. China evangelized, [62]h265. Cholera ...
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Preaching for the Poor
... The second is the version of Crammer, and the version of Geneva, which is the best,
"The poor are evangelized," that is to say, they not only hear the gospel ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/preaching for the poor.htm

Acts xv. 35
... What did they "teach," and what "preach" (evangelize)? They both (taught) those
that were already believers, and (evangelized) those that were not yet such. ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily xxxiv acts xv 35.htm

Evangelized (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Evangelize. Multi-Version Concordance
Evangelized (1 Occurrence). Luke 7:22 And Jesus answering ...
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Illyricum (1 Occurrence)
... or cursory tour in Illyricum, we should probably take the word "unto" in its exclusive
sense, and understand that Paul claims to have evangelized Macedonia as ...
/i/illyricum.htm - 13k

Evaporated (1 Occurrence)

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Evangelists (1 Occurrence)

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Mysia (2 Occurrences)
... Onesiphorus, who was martyred some time between 109 and 114 AD, during the proconsulate
of Adrian, is supposed to have evangelized this part of Asia. ...
/m/mysia.htm - 8k

Timothy (28 Occurrences)
... beloved child." 2. A Native of Lystra: He was a resident, and apparently a native,
either of Lystra or Derbe, cities which were visited and evangelized by Paul ...
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Latin (2 Occurrences)
... carried the gospel beyond the limits of the Greek-speaking world, one of the first
requirements of their work was to give the newly evangelized peoples the ...
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Version
... carried the gospel beyond the limits of the Greek-speaking world, one of the first
requirements of their work was to give the newly evangelized peoples the ...
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Bring (1372 Occurrences)
... bring back word to John of what ye have seen and heard: that blind see, lame walk,
lepers are cleansed, deaf hear, dead are raised, poor are evangelized; (DBY). ...
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Nehelamite (4 Occurrences)
... carried the gospel beyond the limits of the Greek-speaking world, one of the first
requirements of their work was to give the newly evangelized peoples the ...
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