Vindicating God's Righteousness in Evangelism

Indeed, Scripture suggests that the primary motivation of Spirit-empowered witness is not simply to tell unbelievers how much they are loved by God but rather to vindicate the righteousness of God in damning rebellious sinners who have rejected his Son and to proclaim the mercy and glory of a loving God who promises to save all those who repent and believe even though they deserve damnation.

--Brian A. DeVries, "The Evangelistic Trialogue: Gospel Communication with the Holy Spirit," Calvin Theological Journal 44, pg. 59.