2 Corinthians

Christ-centered evangelism depends on God to illumine blinded minds with the light of the glory of Christ. Believers preach Jesus as Lord, but only God can shine saving light into spiritual darkness.

Gospel IlluminationSpiritual BlindnessJesus as Lord

The same fragrance of Christ becomes an aroma of life to some and an aroma of death to others. Faithful evangelism plants and waters the gospel while trusting God for salvation, knowing He is glorified in both mercy and judgment.

Aroma of LifeAroma of DeathGospel Response

Christ-centered evangelism rests in Christ’s triumph and His promise to build His church, even when gospel responses seem discouraging. God is pleased as His people faithfully spread the fragrance of Christ in every circumstance.

Triumph in ChristChrist Builds ChurchGospel Faithfulness

Christ-centered evangelism begins with eternal life as union with God through Christ and with the church’s mission to make disciples rather than merely collect decisions. Believers cooperate with God’s mission by living and speaking as the

Eternal LifeGreat CommissionFragrance of Christ