Day 19 - 40 Days of Focus: Evangelism

Know Your Tools

I’ve never known a day when tools were not a part of my life. My dad was always making something for his kids or fixing the house. It wasn’t his regular job, but it was certainly one of his passions. I began to play with a hammer and nails before I could ride a bike. By the time I was five I knew the difference between the circular saw and the reciprocating saw, the pipe wrench and the crescent wrench. Over the years building has become one of my passions as well. Having the right tool can really make the job much easier.

When it comes to sharing the gospel, there are some great tools you can buy to help you in your efforts. My childhood Sunday School teachers used “The Wordless Book,” some prefer “The Gospel of John,” “The Roman Road,” “Good News, Bad News,” or a “Chick Tract.” My tool of choice is “The Four Spiritual Laws.” When I was in College Campus Crusade for Christ introduced me to this little book and showed me how to use it with skill. Over the years I’ve let many people to Christ using this little book. Even when I don’t have one handy I have the words and the Scriptures memorized. It reminds us that the truth is simple and easy to share and the 4 points keep me on topic.

Law 1: God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life
Law 2: Man is sinful and separated from God. Therefore he cannot know and experience God’s wonderful plan for his life.
Law 3: Jesus Christ is God’s only provision for man’s sin. Through Him you can know and experience God’s love and plan for your life.
Law 4: We must individually receive Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord; then we can know and experience God’s love and plan for our life.