Dr. Roy Fish

Quotes from the late Dr. Roy Fish, former Southern Baptist Professor of Evangelism at @SWBTS. Trained more people in evangelism than anyone else in SBC history.

[Dr. Roy Fish @DrRoyFish]

"You cannot serve Jesus with a zipped lip."

[Alan Stoddard @alan_stoddard]

@DrRoyFish says it best!

Why evangelism?
@SWBTS

https://t.co/dYIdF4fkTB

[Teddy W Sorrells Jr @pastorteddy]

I'm gonna keep the main thing the main thing today! @DrRoyFish still teaching from heaven!

[Teddy W Sorrells Jr @pastorteddy]

"A public invitation can be used to clarify the fact that a decision to repent and believe is absolutely essential for receiving eternal life and becoming a genuine follower of Jesus." @DrRoyFish #getsavedtoday #everyheadbowed #comingtojesus

[Brian Hook @BrianHook1]

“Revival is not the top blowing off but rather the bottom falling out.” @DrRoyFish

[Mike Buster @mikebusterxp]

I am motivated to share the Gospel more in ‘18. @DrRoyFish lived his life proclaiming the plan of salvation. Listen as he shares three motivations to share the gospel: https://t.co/0sERtEdGzV

[Pastor Steve Gaines @bellevuepastor]

If someone kills an adult by dismembering their body, it's "murder." But when it's done to an unborn child, it's "health care." #diaobolical

[Dr. Roy Fish @DrRoyFish]

"There are many who need the Savior. Some will attend your services. God can use a skillfully given invitation to lead them to Jesus."

[David Burton @DavidBurtonEv]

This sure hits many these days in the face. I sure like the way I share Jesus better than the way many do not. Oh that we might brag on Him! https://t.co/Dg8iqv93jJ

[Dr. Roy Fish @DrRoyFish]

"Paul had a reputation as one who persuaded men & used this strong word ('persuade') to describe his ministry" (cf. 2 Corinthians 5:11).

[Dr. Roy Fish @DrRoyFish]

"If we are to be salt and light to our world, we must be willing to come into contact with people in our world who are hurting."

[Dr. Roy Fish @DrRoyFish]

"The biblical basis for public invitations is so strong that those who extend them do not need to defend the practice."

[Dr. Roy Fish @DrRoyFish]

French philosopher Pascal suggested that a God-shaped vacuum exists in human beings. Until God fills the vacuum people feel inner emptiness.

[Brad Whitt @DrBradWhitt]

Read & be wise. “Wine is a mocker, Strong drink is a brawler, And whoever is led astray by it is not wise.”-Proverbs 20:1

[Dr. Roy Fish @DrRoyFish]

"The Bible is the story of God inviting sinful people to come and receive the benefits of the redemptive work of the Lord Jesus Christ."

[Dr. Roy Fish @DrRoyFish]

"Every soul to whom we present Christ is eternity-bound. Their decision about what we offer could & will affect their eternal destiny."

[Pastor Steve Gaines @bellevuepastor]

The sweetest words you'll ever hear: "Your sins have been forgiven; your faith has saved you; go in peace." (Luke 7:48, 50)

[Herschel H. Hobbs @HerschelHHobbs]

The inspiration of the Bible is seen in the fulfillment of prophecy. Hundreds of years before events happened, prophets prophesied them.

[Stephen Rummage @StephenRummage]

What a great word! Every time we preach, we should invite people to trust Jesus for salvation. https://t.co/WcZyB3069d

[Dr. Roy Fish @DrRoyFish]

Evangelism is NOT a proclamation of a redemption already possessed by all people. That false view disregards man's present need to be saved.