Originally Posted by Herald

Ben, there is nothing unbiblical about open air preaching. But if one's idea of open air preaching is to simply scream, "Repent!" then I think that person's time would be better spent elsewhere. Too many lose but well meaning cannons appoint themselves as ministers of the gospel when they are anything but. I have been involved with open air preaching that was cogent, biblical, and appropriate for the venue selected.

I strongly disagree that the primary means of evangelism is to have children born into covenant families, and thus preach to the choir. That is one means of the gospel. The Apostles preached Christ wherever they were able. The Calvinist knows only the elect will believe, but how presumptous it is for us to think that we know who the elect are. Preach to all men. Plead with all men to be reconciled to Christ. Do not neglect the sanctifying work of the gospel in the life of the believer, but do not hinder the saving work of the gospel by shackling it only to the four walls of the church.