Science Fair Project Encyclopedia Evangelicalism, in a strictly
lexical, but rarely used sense, refers to all things that are
implied in belief that Jesus is the savior. To be evangelical
would then mean to be merely Christian - that is, founded upon,
motivated by, acting in agreement with, or in some other way
identified with τὸ ευαγγελιον (τὸ εὐαγγέλιον): the good news,
the Gospel of salvation given to humanity by Jesus. However, the
popular definition refers to people or things related to
spreading the Good News, often globally, and to converting
people in the name of Christ. Early Christian Church period
During this century, there was a religious revival in the
Americas which is known as the First Great Awakening. But the
actual launch of the modern Evangelical movement is credited to
John Wesley. His Aldersgate experience in 1738- "I felt my heart
strangely warmed," is referenced in this regard. Wesley's
ministry started in his native England, and spread to the
American colonies, from which it spread to