The Evangelistic Zeal of George Whitefield: An Interview with Steven J. Lawson

Recently, Lee Webb sat down with Steven Lawson to discuss the life and ministry of George Whitefield. You hear this interview today on Renewing Your Mind or watch the interview below:

Questions

• You state, "If I could be anyone in church history, I would be George Whitefield." Why? (00:20)
• Can you describe Whitefield's travel schedule? (02:45)
• Would you define what piety is, and tell us how it applies to Whitefield's life? (08:00)
• Whitefield faced a great deal of opposition. What was the basis for all that opposition? (10:23)
• Why did someone want to assassinate Whitefield? (11:38)
• Of all the sermons that Whitefield preached, do you have a favorite? (15:13)
• The critique of Calvinism through the years is that it places little importance on evangelism. Does George Whitefield answer that critique adequately? (17:26)
• Do we need a second Reformation, or do we need another first Great Awakening? (19:08)
• Can you describe Whitefield's relationship with Benjamin Franklin? (22:14)
• How was George Whitefield converted and how were John and Charles Wesley part of this experience? (24:35)