When the world needed to see the truth Jesus Christ was the light. When they had gone astray he became the Way of the Truth and the Life. This way Jesus proves himself as Christ who meets the needs of all people. What is crucial to us is the method to convey Jesus as Saviour of the World to different cultures and contexts. The purpose of evangelism continues to be debated.
Some people say that the role of the church is to convert, baptize and make members of the churrh.
The purpose of such evangelism is to bring people into a personal relationship with God through Jesus. Others believe that the role of the church is to transform the world back to the intention of God, where he reigns and people live in peace and justice. They believe that evangelism is best done by deeds or actions to bring change in society. The two views could be two sides of a coin. They are inseparable.