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# evangelist
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## Definition
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An evangelist is a person who shares the good news about Jesus Christ..
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* The literal meaning of "evangelist" is "someone who preaches the good news."
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* Jesus sent his apostles out to spread the good news about how to be part of God's kingdom through trusting in Jesus and his sacrifice for sin.
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* All Christians are exhorted to share this good news and some of them have been given a special spiritual gift to do this. These people are said to have the gift of evangelism and are called "evangelists."
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## Translation Suggestions
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* The term "evangelist" could be translated as, "someone who preaches the good news" or "teacher of the good news" or "person who proclaims the good news
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