Sermon Tone Analysis
Overall tone of the sermon
This automated analysis scores the text on the likely presence of emotional, language, and social tones. There are no right or wrong scores; this is just an indication of tones readers or listeners may pick up from the text.
A score of 0.5 or higher indicates the tone is likely present.
Emotion Tone
Anger
0.12UNLIKELY
Disgust
0.43UNLIKELY
Fear
0.05UNLIKELY
Joy
0.52LIKELY
Sadness
0.11UNLIKELY
Language Tone
Analytical
0.82LIKELY
Confident
0.04UNLIKELY
Tentative
0UNLIKELY
Social Tone
Openness
0.86LIKELY
Conscientiousness
0.24UNLIKELY
Extraversion
0.53LIKELY
Agreeableness
0.03UNLIKELY
Emotional Range
0.36UNLIKELY
Tone of specific sentences
Tones
Emotion
Language
Social Tendencies
Anger
< .5
.5 - .6
.6 - .7
.7 - .8
.8 - .9
> .9
Evangelism & Apologetics: The Essential Connection
Why is there a need to change our previous Evangelism models?
Largely ineffective in today’s culture
Previous Models
Evangelism Explosion
Way of the Master
Billy Graham Evangelism Association Training
The Structure and Aim of Traditional Evangelism
Use of Diagnostic Questions
Determine a person’s current spirtual condition
Provide and opening for a Gospel conversation
Their Strengths
Provides a clear understanding of a person’s present condition
Provides a clear presentation of the Gospel Message
Scripture verses focused on the plan of salvation
Vivid illustrations that provide to relate biblical concepts
Responses to potential objections
Their Weaknesses
Rely on Certain Assumptions
Assumes a basic understanding of God
Assumes a belief that Scripture is the Word of God
Assumes a belief in Heaven and Hell
Requires some reaction to the debt of sin
Rely on a Script
Comes across as rehearsed
Offers superficial responses to objections
Goal Oriented
Seems like you are closing a sale
What do we do?
We learn a new method.
What is Apologetics is and what it is not?
1. Apologetics is not apologizing for being Christians.
2. Apologetics is not a new program.
3. Apologetics is not arguing someone to Christ.
How are Apologetics and Evangelism Related?
Evangelism is the “What?”
Apologetics is the “Why?”
The Necessity of Apologetics in Evangelism
We live in a post-Christian Culture
Christianity goes against what they know
Religion is a preference
Religion is a a means of control
Religion is a myth
Religion has left a bad taste in their mouths
Benefits of Apologetics in Evangelism
It prepares them for the
Benefits of Apologetical Evangelism
Ways that Apologetics in Evangelism Improves the Process
1.
It invites people to make an informed decision about Christ.
2. It often results in a long-term decision.
3. It avoids asking people to choose faith over reason.
The Method of Apologetics in Evangelism
How Do I Train for This?
Start with the Basics
Expand your areas of study
< .5
.5 - .6
.6 - .7
.7 - .8
.8 - .9
> .9