Dear Brethren,
I like to share a handout “Helps for Witnessing”. In our sharing of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to unbelievers, we should present the Gospel clearly, orderly and supported with Bible verses. Beware of digressing and argument which is not beneficial to the unbeliever at all. As someone says, we can win an argument but lose the soul. Pray and stay focus in sharing the Gospel. Most important, have a genuine heart of concern and care for the soul of the unbelieving person that we share the Gospel to.
Our 9 March 2013 (Sat) Chinese Gospel meeting and 24 March 2013 Gospel Worship Sunday are opportunities for us to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and invite some unbelievers to come. There is a big harvest field and labourers are few. Will you do something good for Christ this month in March? May the lyrics of this chorus stir our hearts to seize every opportunity to evangelise for the Lord.
Lead me to some soul today,
O teach me, Lord, just what to say;
Friends of mine are lost in sin,
And cannot find their way.
Few there are who seem to care,
And few there are who pray;
Melt my heart, and fill my life,
Give me one soul today
Helps for Witnessing
Before using these references, familiarize yourself with the complete verse, then use the verses which see, appropriate from these suggestions.
God Loves You
| “For God so loved” | John 3:16 |
| “God commendeth his love” | Romans 5:8 |
| “Herein is love” | 1 John 4:10 |
| “gave himself … might deliver us” | Galatians 1:4 |
| “Son … is come to seek” | Luke 19:10 |
The Fact of Sin
| “none righteous” | Romans 3:10 |
| “all have sinned” | Romans 3:23 |
| “not a just man” | Ecclesiastes 7:20 |
| “The heart is … wicked” | Jeremiah 17:9,10 |
| “righteousnesses … filthy rags;” | Isaiah 64:6 |
| “say that we have no sin” | 1 John 1:8 |
The Penalty
| “soul that sinneth … die” | Ezekiel 18:4, 20 |
| “sin … bringeth forth death” | James 1:15 |
| “once to die … judgement:” | Hebrews 9:27 |
| “wages of sin is death” | Romans 6:23 |
| “shall give account … to God” | Romans 14:12 |
| “dead were judged” | Revelations 20:12-15 |
Man’s Inability
| “Not by works of righteousness” | Titus 3:5 |
| “not justified by the works” | Galatians 2:16 |
| “faith … not of yourselves” | Ephesians 2:8, 9 |
| “deeds … no flesh be justified” | Romans 3:20 |
| “way which seemeth right” | Proverbs 14:12 |
| “righteousnesses … filthy rags” | Isaiah 64:6 |
God’s Remedy
| “Christ died for us.” | Romans 5:8 |
| “gift of God is eternal life” | Romans 6:23 |
| “I am the way” | John 14:6 |
| “Neither … salvation in any other:” | Acts 4:12 |
| “save that which was lost.” | Luke 19:10 |
| “Christ died for our sins” | 1 Corinthians 15:3 |
Man’s Responsibility
| “Repent ye therefore” | Acts 3:19 |
| “repentance … faith” | Acts 20:21 |
| “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ” | Acts 16:31 |
| “believe on his name:” | John 1:12 |
| “confess … believe … shall be saved” | Romans 10:9, 10 |
| “call upon the name of the Lord” | Romans 10:13 |
Results of Salvation
| “not condemned” | John 3:18 |
| “hath everlasting life” | John 3:36 |
| “he is a new creature” | 2 Corinthians 5:17 |
| “the children of God:” | Romans 8:16 |
| “heirs of God” | Romans 8:17 |
| “peace I give unto you … neither … be afraid.” | John 14:27 |
| “Spirit of God dwell in you” | Romans 8:9 |
| “names are in the book of life.” | Philippians 4:3 |
Elder John Leong