Posts Tagged ‘Witnessing’
The Historical Credibility of the New Testament, Part 3
David Potter Part One ♦ Part Two ♦ This is Part Three In parts one and two of this series, I introduced you to Diane, a Mormon who had become convinced that the Book of Mormon was false. She was also ready to believe the same of the New Testament since the Mormon Church had…
Read MoreEvangelism by Phone
Kristi Davis I was challenged a couple of years ago by a book I read on evangelism. My lack of concern for the lost troubled me. True, I always had a measure of concern for friends and family but I do not recall having any concern or action towards strangers. Stirred by the words I…
Read MoreWitnessing with Tracts
Ruth Bumgardner I trusted Christ as my Savior at the age of 29 after reading the Bible for nearly two years. Now, as I approach the age of 53, I look back and sadly reflect that in my whole lifetime I received only one gospel tract, and that from a 16-year-old boy only three years…
Read MoreCompassion Makes a Difference
Walter G. Fremont I was on my way to the dentist on a hot summer day. Driving in air-conditioned comfort, I passed a grandmotherly looking woman standing by an older car with a flat tire. I felt pity for her, but I had only ten minutes to spare and a meeting after my dental appointment.…
Read MoreOrganized Soul Winning: A Perspective from the Pew
Darryl Fournier The Lord has commanded us to spread the good news from our local area, to our nation, and even to the ends of the earth (Matt. 28:19, 20; Acts 1:8). It is also evident that although most Christians desire to obey in this important area, we are not nearly as effective as we…
Read MoreArticulating the Gospel
Jeff Musgrave The very essence of soulwinning is articulating the gospel. While men must be convinced of the gospel before they can embrace its Savior, the Holy Spirit promises to convince them (John 16:8–11). Our role in the process is to “teach” (Matt. 28:19) or “preach the gospel” (Mark 16:15). Among those in our pews…
Read MoreWhat Do You Want Me to Do About It?
Mike Tardive As my Father hath sent me, even so send I you (John 17:18).” What does this mean? How is this supposed to change my life? Many modern-day parables serve to illustrate forcefully for us what Jesus meant when He made this statement. One such parable came before our young church and helped us…
Read MoreLord, Lay Some Soul Upon My Heart
Kristopher Schaal The following testimony is about an event that occurred some weeks ago. Last week, Nathanael and I visited Sun Grove nursing home. We played a trumpet/trombone duet, and I preached. I was really praying that God would save someone, but no one came and talked to me about salvation after the sermon. However,…
Read MorePreparing to Speak for God (Part 2)
Richard Flanders Part 1 was published last week, you can read it here. Nearly every Christian will have an opportunity to speak for God in one situation or another. Even those without a special calling to the professional ministry will be asked to give a talk to a congregation or a youth group, or to…
Read MorePreparing to Speak for God (Part 1)
Richard Flanders “And he said unto me, Son of man, go, get thee unto the house of Israel, and speak with my words unto them” (Ezek. 3:4). Nearly every Christian will have an opportunity to speak for God in one situation or another. Even those without a special calling to the professional ministry will be…
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