EVANGELIST in a Sentence

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The evangelist was preaching "sin and redemption," the infinite grace of God and His pardon for human frailty.

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 Meanings and Examples of EVANGELIST
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
evangelist
 n.  person marked by extreme enthusiasm for or support of any cause, particularly with regard to religion
 n.  a person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith, especially by public preaching
Classic Sentence:
1  The evangelist was preaching "sin and redemption," the infinite grace of God and His pardon for human frailty.
The Jungle By Upton Sinclair
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 23
2  The one called Lucas was a mild and meek-looking little gentleman of clerical aspect; he had been an itinerant evangelist, it transpired, and had seen the light and become a prophet of the new dispensation.
The Jungle By Upton Sinclair
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 31
Example Sentence:
1  At huge rallies, German evangelist Bonnke claimed to heal people using the powers of God, and he also told followers he had witnessed resurrections.
2  In a blog post "Keep the Internet free and open", Internet pioneer Vint Cerf, whose current role is vice-president and chief Internet evangelist for Google, highlighted his concerns.