Evangelism

Ernest C. Reisinger goes a step further when he points out that even damnation is a result of evangelism, and hence it is effective even when none are saved: "There are two results: (1) ..he that believeth and is baptized shall be saved.' (2) ..he that believeth not shall be damned.' Salvation is one result, and damnation is another result." One paragraph later he states,

When the biblical gospel is preached, there will be results, and God will be glorified..His justice, holiness, and righteousness will be glorified in the damnation of those who believe not. Many modern preachers do not like even to mention this aspect of the results, but it is clear in the Bible. When God reveals His mercy, He always reveals His judgment, and the Bible makes this very clear. 

This means evangelism is always effective, regardless of how a person responds, since the Lord is glorified either way. 

This is also why we can be truthful and bold about making sure the unsaved know the cost of following Christ, which was His own method of dealing with men's souls. Martyn Lloyd Jones notes: "Go through the ministry of our Lord Himself and you cannot but get the impression that at times, far from pressing people to follow Him and decide for Him, He put great obstacles in their way. He said in effect: Do you realize what you are doing? Have you counted the cost?"

Another writer points to the Rich Young Ruler as an example: "Concern for the nobleman's soul was not the supreme motive that moved Christ to witness to this sinner. Running even deeper within His breast was a love of God. Though induced by a desire to save men, Christ was primarily motivated by a longing to glorify His Father."" Because Christ's motive was the glory of God, not "the one," He was able to communicate the demands of the biblical gospel, however impossible they would be to accept.

Ryan Denton. Even if None. Evangelism Described. 18