Most Effective Evangelism Methods
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Many years ago, I used to lead people in the sinner's prayer. But I have seen false converts come from this, so I no longer do that, because they are not saved by 'magic words.' Now I use Ray Comfort's 'Way of the Master' method. I ask them "Would you consider yourself a good person?" and lead them through a few of the Ten Commandments to illustrate to them WHY they are a sinner (and why they need to repent), because I have talked to people who think they are not sinners, and who have said that God will let them into Heaven even if they are not a Christian (I tell them a good judge would not just excuse a criminal). |
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---Jeff on 4/2/09 |
Lift Christ up so the sinner may discern His matchless love as He shed His blood for the sin of the world!
John 12:32
"And I, IF I BE LIFTED UP from the earth, WILL DRAW ALL MEN UNTO ME."
Note verse 33 says "This he said, signifying what death he should die." |
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---JJ on 3/6/09 |
I have been trained by Child Evangelism Fellowship to present the gospel using the wordless book. five colors that help to tell the basic gospel (Gold: who God is,Black: what sin is,Red: who Jesus is and what He did, White: how to become God's child, and Green: simple steps in growth new testament verses are also used. |
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---sarah on 9/4/07 |
I like gospel tracts. They are so colorful and truthful. They can be left anywhere or given directly to someone. They travel well and get the job done. |
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---Robyn on 8/4/07 |
Living the life that Jesus died to give us. |
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---catherine on 8/3/07 |
What does 'Jesus loves you' mean to someone brought up in western thinking which teaches the earth is the result of natural forces & there is no god, nor need of god.
We need to show such people that the Bible is the truth, Jesus being the creator of all. That evolution is a belief system based in belief about the past not scientific fact.
From long experience I know this often causes a person to reconsider reality & have seen many saved this way. |
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---Warwick on 8/3/07 |
why not place Gospel tracts along the way as we go from place to place-look up the word publish in the Bible-that is the same as tracts.As far as effectiveness, that is in THE LORDS hands-we like to use Chick tracts-they get read.Acts 1:8 |
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---doug on 8/3/07 |
There is the way to share the gospel. It is all through the N.T. A huge problem with us, is we just don't know how to."The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul." God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble. It is our craft to be able to discern who needs the Law and who needs grace. The proud needs the Law and the humble need grace. Thx |
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---CHRIS on 7/31/07 |
There is no one way to evangelize. Just like every child is different, there is a different method for each of them. One method works for this one, but does nothing for the other. That is why we must follow the Lord's guidance every second. |
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---Amanda on 7/22/07 |
If it takes a method, to evangelize, then it may not be the true pupose in which evangelism of Christ's love, is for man. We are told in Proverbs 3:5-7, not to lean on our own understanding.., What is the job of the Holy Spirit in guiding us? |
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---Blue on 4/14/07 |
DO NOT use the "Jesus loves you" jive. a person living in sin may say, ' i love drinking beer and having sex with my girlfriend." not interested in God's love. BUT, you point the ten cannons of God's Law at them from the beginning, then they'll see themselves as a sinner and see their need for a Saviour. until they know and see their sins, they wont think they need saving. this is why the modern church is an apostate church.
No Law, No Grace. |
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---r.w. on 8/28/06 |
First you tie the prospective convert to a chair with a sturdy rope. Then you proceed to smartly beat the prospective convert with a large preacher's bible about the head. After they become submissive you wedge open their mouth with a crowbar, and stuff the bible down their throat. Then after they burp, they are consider one of the family of God, and may be released...just kidding folks. See my earlier reply below. |
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---Eloy on 9/16/05 |
Great question, Betty! From over 53 years experience in evangelism of one sort or another, I think the bottom line for sharing the Gospel is to be the most Jesus loving and living person I can possibly be to the highest level of my understanding with devotion and obedience to the Lord in the presence of believers and non-believers alike. What we do often speaks volumes more than what we say. |
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---Elsie on 9/16/05 |
prayer preparations first,feasibility study of the area on target,booking appointment with individuals at various time.this can be done by organising a little get together or what I call banquent.in the course of the get together,a time span should be aloted to what I call "GOSPEL TIME" OR "TIME TO MEET THE CHIEF HOST" |
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---David on 9/16/05 |
Dear Betti: What a wonderful question? Just relax and be all that God has made you to be! Use the Word, It is the living Truth. Check out Romans. Sometimes the Holy Spirit will have you give your testimony, and always He will use His loving deeds through you. Jesus compels folks to Himself. "Some plant the seed, some water and some reap the harvest" but ALL are important. Just relax and let God use you.....His way! He knows who to send to you and He knows what you can give to them thru His Holy Spirit. He does the work! Praise His Holy Name!! |
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---Elsie on 5/5/05 |
Your question is a wonderful one. For me the best method of evangelism is to stay confessed up, prayed up, in the Word constantly and allow the Holy Spirit to flow through me. The Lord uses our earthly bodies to say what He wants. God knows exactly whom He will send to you because He knows the person He wants saved AND He knows what you can give. Relax, smile, be yourself and let Him speak through you with the Word. He may use your testimony and definitely your acts of Love. "Some plant the seed, some water it, and some reap the harvest". It matters not. Just stay faithful! |
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---Elsie on 5/5/05 |
I only know of one method and that is the Gospel. Many in this times try so many things. They try someone else's experience, or story's even emotions, but to no avail. They go back to doing what they were doing before. Regeneration comes through the Gospel. many are at home trying to figure out how they can bring someone to Christ. Allow God to teach you and you will be prepared to witness to the world. Where God is working you should follow. |
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---Lupe on 5/3/05 |
I really have benifited from Ray Comfort and Kirk Camron's evangelism. They have a web site and TV show called ' Way of the Master" it uses the 10 commandments to show us that we are all sinners and then shows people that we need a savior in order to live with a holy God. It is really awesome...check it out! |
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---LINDA on 4/25/05 |
Friendship. I just love people, and get to know them and share my love for them and for Christ with them as we travel this earth together. |
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---Madison on 4/25/05 |
Christ sent out his disciples two by two. The apostles were teamed usually in twos for long travels, Peter was the only apostle when he preached to cornelius. I personally have found that for the best results Prayer is a must before you do anything for God. He will give you wisdom as to what to do in each case. Step out in faith and watch God move! :) |
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---david5083 on 4/25/05 |
Hi; Getting the word out is a goal of every church and yet we all want more folks to be part of our christian family. Our target audience is those in our neighborhood. Many have had experience with a church or Christians-not many wanting to come back. Others, have never had an experience of God's saving grace or Christianity. To these lost souls, we are their "Bible". How we act, react,listen, share,our lives is what they "read" the church to be. Is it something they would find to make their life better? Is it "fun"? Is it worth my time and resources? |
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---chuck on 4/25/05 |
NIKE and Valrie, you say there is no "method" and then go on to describe the "method" that you use.
There is nothing wrong with using a "method" to evangelise. An excellent book is: Evangelsim Explosion, but there are many others. Take the time to browse your local Bible Book Store or ask your pastor if he can recomend something. |
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---Bruce5656 on 4/25/05 |
The way you live your life, react to situation and circumstances is enough way to evangelise the gospel of christ within your immediate environment. If you are a christian that always seeks to do the will of him that redeemed you through the help of the Holy spirit, you will greatly affect the unbeliever around you; you will also learn to pray for souls to be saved such that whenever you sow the seed, the power of the Holy Spirit will water is such that it brings fruits that abides forever |
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---yemisi on 4/25/05 |
It has been said that there are five Gospels; Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and You.
People are dedicated to Religions but only Eternally changed by Jesus Christ. |
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---Elder on 4/25/05 |
There is no method in personal evangelism. First thing to do is to ask the Holy Spirit for guidiance and direction. Also, you need the boldness from God.
I used to find it difficult until the Holy Spirit intervened in my situation. I started by distributing christian tracts in buses and at bus-stops. I then take the public transport when going to work in the mornings and use that opprtunity to evangelise in the bus (that is in Nigeria) i do not know if that is applicable in other countries. But I know with the Holy Spirit, you can go places with all the boldness. |
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---NIKE on 4/25/05 |
A good evangelist is a good listener. You must relate to the one your witnessing to on the same level on which they are at. Keep the gospel message simple, and don't be preachy. Share some of your own personal testimony and Christian experience. Then ask them if they would like to become saved (born-again) also. If yes, then you can lead them in a prayer to confess their sins and to accept Jesus into their heart and life. Afterwards advise them on the importance of going to a good Bible-based church, and to get baptised, and to get and read the Bible everyday, and to pray everyday. |
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---Eloy on 4/25/05 |
Betti - Pray. No method. Introduce self. Use an "Ice Breaker." Listen. Tell briefly your Testimony before you accepted Jesus yourlife changing experience that you now have assurance of sins forgiven and Heaven. Ask their personal opinion what does it takes for a person to go to Heaven. Their answer then say may I tell you what the Bible says. Use the Scriptures like John 3:16; Romans 3:23 AND 6:23; Rom.10:9-10. Ask if they understand what you just explained. If yes, Invite to accept Jesus. Pray the Prayer with them. Invite to Church. Follow-up. |
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---Valrie on 4/24/05 |
Just being so flat out in love with Jesus that it shows. |
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---Linda_Smith on 4/24/05 |
Betti:
The most effective personal evangelism that I know of and I use is to be Chistlike in all that I do. Even though it has become sort of a slogan, I still think it is a fine directive for our lives to ask ourselves "What would Jesus do/say under these circumstances?"and then to act/speak accordingly. |
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---Pierre on 4/24/05 |
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