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Years ago, I started writing Gospel Tracts. One reason I did this, is because I’m not much of a Speaker. In a way, I lack eloquence and am slow of Speech because of my Southern drawl. Writing has a way of helping me, as if another person were speaking for me instead. I liken it to this: in a way, I may not be able to sing; but my writing is like being able to use a Musical Instrument to play a beautiful song. All Christians have been given a Spiritual Gift by God, some more than others; but few have been gifted with them all. By the Grace of God, I have the Spiritual Gifts of Discernment and of Teaching; yet I’m not blessed with the Spiritual Gift of Preaching. But that’s okay; who am I to complain to God, “Why have you made me this way, instead of that way?” ~ Praise God from whom All Blessings flow…
Yet I needed to express myself. I had something good to say, but due to a Fear of Speaking; Writing was the only outlet I had. You will probably notice while reading this book that for the most part, the Gospel Tracts flow in the same manner; but a few of them do not, because they’re some of the earliest ones I wrote. There came a time to Edit them, so I pondered whether to rewrite them in my contemporary style. I didn’t want to change them too much; because what I said years ago may be what someone needs to hear today. Over time, I got better and better; practice makes perfect…
Anyone familiar with Evangelism methods should recognize that I am influenced by Ray Comfort’s “The Way of the Master” technique. I would encourage you to visit his website, and check it out for yourself. This method is intended to reach people on the street, where you have just a little bit of time to talk. His method made a big difference in my being able to Witness to the Lost! When you’re Saved, you know the Gospel; but for some reason you may not know what to say to someone else. And Strangers, Lol; aren’t we a little stand-offish? The method simplifies the Gospel, systematizes it; and aims it at the Heart. Usually my Gospel Tracts include three paragraphs; one which is topical or answering a question, another for presenting the Law of Moses, and lastly one which includes the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I keep my Gospel Tracts one page long. They are like that short conversation you could have with anybody; and if you do have a fear of people, everyone can hand out a Gospel Tract…
Eventually I wrote so many Gospel Tracts, I started thinking that if I had enough of them, I could turn them into a year-long Daily Devotional. Since they are written to fit on one side of a sheet of paper, it would be ready-made for this. Some Gospel Tracts are simple, and use Nursery Rhymes to make a point, but others discuss high Theology and Scientific issues; yet obviously written on the level of a Sunday School Class. Each will be different; yet also be similar. They will be similar in that they include paragraphs on God’s Law and Christ’s Gospel; but each would be different because they deal with answering various questions. But when you read from the Ten Commandments and from the Gospel every day as a Devotion, just think about how the Gospel presentation will start rolling off your tongue! ~ I included a Gospel Tract for every day of the year, and one for Leap Year; which will be included at the end of the Forward…
Here is a little bit of my story. In my twenties I got divorced and moved home. Since I worked for my father-inlaw, I had to find another job; so I went to work for my brother as a Brick Mason’s helper. My brother had recently gotten Saved, so he invited me to Church every week; and of course I wouldn’t go. He never quit asking, and since I worked for him I finally went; thinking I could go once, and tell him I didn’t like it. But guess what? When I went, I found myself nodding yes to everything I heard. From then on, I went to Church every Sunday; day and night. A few weeks after that, between Church services, I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord God and Savior for my Sins. I told my brother and sister-inlaw, and they were so excited; even more so than me, Lol. The Church we were going to was a small Mission, and it didn’t last very long; but my Pastor said it was worth the effort since I got Saved…
I am what would be called a Christian ‘Layman’. I spend a lot of time on Christian Forums, and when you do that, you write; and write and write. I’ve developed my writing skills at these places; not only that, but I’ve learned a lot about Christian Theology from them. My favorite Forum is CCAM; Christian Centered Research Ministries. They are no substitute for learning from the Bible, Churches and Pastors; but they taught me a lot, and are where I get several ideas for Gospel Tract topics. I drive for a living, so I also listened to at least five Sermons each work day; from Preachers who are widely acknowledged to be legitimate teachers. Pastors like Erwin Lutzer, Jack Graham, David Jeremiah, Tony Evans, Adrian Rogers; and the List goes on. When it comes to what I teach, I am a Baptist; when people think of what a Christian believes, often Baptist beliefs are what come to their Minds. Long story short; the Gospel Tracts will be typical of what the Church believes. Sure, from time to time you may notice a Denominational difference here and there, but there's only One Gospel of Jesus Christ; which we must all agree upon…
I owe so many people a thank-you, but no more so than the Lord Jesus Christ! There is no greater Love than one Man lay down his Life so that another can live. He is the Lover of my Soul; and he is too Good for me. Though I have treated him like Gomer treated Hosea, he is better to me than that; he paid the price to have me and keep me. As Father Abraham sent his servant to find a bride for his son Isaac, God has sent his Holy Spirit into a desert place to bring me to the Lord. I was Lost but now I am Found, was blind but now can see. I have heard of him by the hearing of the ear, but now I see him. There is coming a day when no heartaches shall come, and all will be Amazing Love. How can it be?? Though I be Spotted and Streaked, these are your sheep; yet the Lord will wash me and make me white as snow. Thank you Lord for all you have done for us, all you are doing; and everything you will do for me. My reward is your reward, and Lord Willing I will be able to crown you with many Crowns. ~ Amen and amen…
~ ReverendRV
Questions about the Bible ~ by ReverendRV * Leap Year Februrary 29
Acts 26:28 ESV; And Agrippa said to Paul, “In a short time would you persuade me to be a Christian?”
How much time would it take before someone could convince you to become a Christian? Just how many Questions about the Bible do you have? None?? Well, it shouldn’t take long to convince you then. Oh now you’re story changes; you have more in common with King Agrippa than you first thought. I have a saying, “Some people need a little bit of evidence to have great Faith, but some need great evidence to have a little bit of Faith”. For some, I may be able to say enough in a one page Gospel Tract to convince them to become a Christian; but for people like you and Agrippa, it may take more. How many questions about the Bible do you think it would take for me to answer, before you’d become a Christian? Maybe 5? Maybe 20 or 50? If you need 365 answers, one each day of the year; I may be exposing your bias, right?
Are you a good person? There’s a questionnaire you can take to show how good you are; do you want to take it? ~ Have you ever told a Lie? If you’re hesitant to give an answer to the one who has asked you, I can answer for you; just like you can answer for me. What do we call people that tell Lies? A Liar; right? If one Lie makes you second best, how far back in the line do all your Lies put you?? Have you Stolen ‘anything’? What do you call someone who Steals? If Stealing sets you back in that line, how far would you be? Wait a minute; how can one person be at the head of two different lines? There’s only one line, so how far back in line are you now?? These are just two of God’s Ten Commandments, if God judged you by his standard, would you be innocent or guilty? Will you go to Heaven or to Hell? Does this bother you? ~ The other Commandments can’t help but can only send you further and further back in the line…
Your next question about the Bible should now be how to be Forgiven. The Bible tells us how to escape God’s Judgment! For God so Loved the world he gave his only unique Son, that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal Life! The Son of God condescended to become a Man, and live a Holy life so that the Righteous requirements of the Ten Commandments would be fulfilled. This allowed Jesus to become the King of Israel in waiting, the Monarch of all who believe. As your Federal Head, he will Pardon all your Sin and give you his good standing in Life. To satisfy the Justice of God his Father, he took the punishment for our Sins by bleeding to death on a Cross. The Bible says that if he stayed in the grave, our Faith is futile. Jesus Christ arose from the dead and was seen by 500 witnesses! We’re Saved by Grace through Faith in the Resurrected Savior Jesus Christ, apart from Meritorious Deeds we could do. Repent of your Sins, Confess Jesus Christ as your Lord God; and join a Bible believing Church. ~ If you still need more persuasion than I can give in this short time, I have hundreds of Gospel Tracts already. If I write one for every day of the year and answered hard questions, do you think that would be enough?
1st Peter 3:15 KJV; But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
@Alive
Years ago, I started writing Gospel Tracts. One reason I did this, is because I’m not much of a Speaker. In a way, I lack eloquence and am slow of Speech because of my Southern drawl. Writing has a way of helping me, as if another person were speaking for me instead. I liken it to this: in a way, I may not be able to sing; but my writing is like being able to use a Musical Instrument to play a beautiful song. All Christians have been given a Spiritual Gift by God, some more than others; but few have been gifted with them all. By the Grace of God, I have the Spiritual Gifts of Discernment and of Teaching; yet I’m not blessed with the Spiritual Gift of Preaching. But that’s okay; who am I to complain to God, “Why have you made me this way, instead of that way?” ~ Praise God from whom All Blessings flow…
Yet I needed to express myself. I had something good to say, but due to a Fear of Speaking; Writing was the only outlet I had. You will probably notice while reading this book that for the most part, the Gospel Tracts flow in the same manner; but a few of them do not, because they’re some of the earliest ones I wrote. There came a time to Edit them, so I pondered whether to rewrite them in my contemporary style. I didn’t want to change them too much; because what I said years ago may be what someone needs to hear today. Over time, I got better and better; practice makes perfect…
Anyone familiar with Evangelism methods should recognize that I am influenced by Ray Comfort’s “The Way of the Master” technique. I would encourage you to visit his website, and check it out for yourself. This method is intended to reach people on the street, where you have just a little bit of time to talk. His method made a big difference in my being able to Witness to the Lost! When you’re Saved, you know the Gospel; but for some reason you may not know what to say to someone else. And Strangers, Lol; aren’t we a little stand-offish? The method simplifies the Gospel, systematizes it; and aims it at the Heart. Usually my Gospel Tracts include three paragraphs; one which is topical or answering a question, another for presenting the Law of Moses, and lastly one which includes the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I keep my Gospel Tracts one page long. They are like that short conversation you could have with anybody; and if you do have a fear of people, everyone can hand out a Gospel Tract…
Eventually I wrote so many Gospel Tracts, I started thinking that if I had enough of them, I could turn them into a year-long Daily Devotional. Since they are written to fit on one side of a sheet of paper, it would be ready-made for this. Some Gospel Tracts are simple, and use Nursery Rhymes to make a point, but others discuss high Theology and Scientific issues; yet obviously written on the level of a Sunday School Class. Each will be different; yet also be similar. They will be similar in that they include paragraphs on God’s Law and Christ’s Gospel; but each would be different because they deal with answering various questions. But when you read from the Ten Commandments and from the Gospel every day as a Devotion, just think about how the Gospel presentation will start rolling off your tongue! ~ I included a Gospel Tract for every day of the year, and one for Leap Year; which will be included at the end of the Forward…
Here is a little bit of my story. In my twenties I got divorced and moved home. Since I worked for my father-inlaw, I had to find another job; so I went to work for my brother as a Brick Mason’s helper. My brother had recently gotten Saved, so he invited me to Church every week; and of course I wouldn’t go. He never quit asking, and since I worked for him I finally went; thinking I could go once, and tell him I didn’t like it. But guess what? When I went, I found myself nodding yes to everything I heard. From then on, I went to Church every Sunday; day and night. A few weeks after that, between Church services, I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord God and Savior for my Sins. I told my brother and sister-inlaw, and they were so excited; even more so than me, Lol. The Church we were going to was a small Mission, and it didn’t last very long; but my Pastor said it was worth the effort since I got Saved…
I am what would be called a Christian ‘Layman’. I spend a lot of time on Christian Forums, and when you do that, you write; and write and write. I’ve developed my writing skills at these places; not only that, but I’ve learned a lot about Christian Theology from them. My favorite Forum is CCAM; Christian Centered Research Ministries. They are no substitute for learning from the Bible, Churches and Pastors; but they taught me a lot, and are where I get several ideas for Gospel Tract topics. I drive for a living, so I also listened to at least five Sermons each work day; from Preachers who are widely acknowledged to be legitimate teachers. Pastors like Erwin Lutzer, Jack Graham, David Jeremiah, Tony Evans, Adrian Rogers; and the List goes on. When it comes to what I teach, I am a Baptist; when people think of what a Christian believes, often Baptist beliefs are what come to their Minds. Long story short; the Gospel Tracts will be typical of what the Church believes. Sure, from time to time you may notice a Denominational difference here and there, but there's only One Gospel of Jesus Christ; which we must all agree upon…
I owe so many people a thank-you, but no more so than the Lord Jesus Christ! There is no greater Love than one Man lay down his Life so that another can live. He is the Lover of my Soul; and he is too Good for me. Though I have treated him like Gomer treated Hosea, he is better to me than that; he paid the price to have me and keep me. As Father Abraham sent his servant to find a bride for his son Isaac, God has sent his Holy Spirit into a desert place to bring me to the Lord. I was Lost but now I am Found, was blind but now can see. I have heard of him by the hearing of the ear, but now I see him. There is coming a day when no heartaches shall come, and all will be Amazing Love. How can it be?? Though I be Spotted and Streaked, these are your sheep; yet the Lord will wash me and make me white as snow. Thank you Lord for all you have done for us, all you are doing; and everything you will do for me. My reward is your reward, and Lord Willing I will be able to crown you with many Crowns. ~ Amen and amen…
~ ReverendRV
Questions about the Bible ~ by ReverendRV * Leap Year Februrary 29
Acts 26:28 ESV; And Agrippa said to Paul, “In a short time would you persuade me to be a Christian?”
How much time would it take before someone could convince you to become a Christian? Just how many Questions about the Bible do you have? None?? Well, it shouldn’t take long to convince you then. Oh now you’re story changes; you have more in common with King Agrippa than you first thought. I have a saying, “Some people need a little bit of evidence to have great Faith, but some need great evidence to have a little bit of Faith”. For some, I may be able to say enough in a one page Gospel Tract to convince them to become a Christian; but for people like you and Agrippa, it may take more. How many questions about the Bible do you think it would take for me to answer, before you’d become a Christian? Maybe 5? Maybe 20 or 50? If you need 365 answers, one each day of the year; I may be exposing your bias, right?
Are you a good person? There’s a questionnaire you can take to show how good you are; do you want to take it? ~ Have you ever told a Lie? If you’re hesitant to give an answer to the one who has asked you, I can answer for you; just like you can answer for me. What do we call people that tell Lies? A Liar; right? If one Lie makes you second best, how far back in the line do all your Lies put you?? Have you Stolen ‘anything’? What do you call someone who Steals? If Stealing sets you back in that line, how far would you be? Wait a minute; how can one person be at the head of two different lines? There’s only one line, so how far back in line are you now?? These are just two of God’s Ten Commandments, if God judged you by his standard, would you be innocent or guilty? Will you go to Heaven or to Hell? Does this bother you? ~ The other Commandments can’t help but can only send you further and further back in the line…
Your next question about the Bible should now be how to be Forgiven. The Bible tells us how to escape God’s Judgment! For God so Loved the world he gave his only unique Son, that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal Life! The Son of God condescended to become a Man, and live a Holy life so that the Righteous requirements of the Ten Commandments would be fulfilled. This allowed Jesus to become the King of Israel in waiting, the Monarch of all who believe. As your Federal Head, he will Pardon all your Sin and give you his good standing in Life. To satisfy the Justice of God his Father, he took the punishment for our Sins by bleeding to death on a Cross. The Bible says that if he stayed in the grave, our Faith is futile. Jesus Christ arose from the dead and was seen by 500 witnesses! We’re Saved by Grace through Faith in the Resurrected Savior Jesus Christ, apart from Meritorious Deeds we could do. Repent of your Sins, Confess Jesus Christ as your Lord God; and join a Bible believing Church. ~ If you still need more persuasion than I can give in this short time, I have hundreds of Gospel Tracts already. If I write one for every day of the year and answered hard questions, do you think that would be enough?
1st Peter 3:15 KJV; But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
@Alive
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