Strong evangelism
The gospel is news, and news is meant to be told.
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes,"
Romans 1:16 ESV, partial
These are voices and methods that have helped believers open their mouths with courage and clarity. Learn from them, then go talk to someone.
"always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,"
1 Peter 3:15 ESV, partial
Voices and methods
Way of the Master / Ray Comfort
A conversational method that walks a person through God's moral law so they see their sin, then points them to Christ's cross. Ray Comfort's ministry offers free videos and training.
Charles Spurgeon
The 1800s London "prince of preachers." His sermons call sinners to look to Christ and live. Most of his sermons are now public domain.
Billy Sunday
Early-1900s evangelist, a former pro baseball player who preached to huge crowds.
Cliffe Knechtle
Has fielded students' hardest questions about God on college campuses for years, answering with Scripture and patience.
Start a conversation this week
- Pray for one person by name.
- Ask a simple question: "What do you think happens after we die?"
- Listen more than you talk.
- Explain the gospel plainly: God, sin, Christ, repent and believe. The Start Here page walks through it.
- Leave the results to God.
"So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ."
Romans 10:17 ESV