Since you have been saved, you are most likely wanting others to know the same peace and joy that you have found in the Lord Jesus Christ. As you read God’s Word, you have an increasing desire to spread the Word of God so others can experience the same joy of having the Lord Jesus as their Saviour, forgiveness of sins, and eternal life. You may have a keen sense of urgency as you see the current events and realize that Jesus could come back to catch away his redeemed ones at any time. The time is short and there are so many to reach with the gospel message.
This is written to give helpful techniques and instruction in the ministry of giving out the gospel by way of the printed page. I will unfold this information according to the following outline:
- Why?
- Exhortation
- Testimony
- Techniques
- Contact information
- After the tract is in their hands
I. Why?
The answer is in the Word of God:
Rom 10:17 “So then faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God”.
They MUST have the Word Of God !!!
Psalm 119:130 “The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.”
II. Exhortation
In II Timothy 4:2 we are told in the Scripture that God, through Paul, urged Timothy to preach the Word. Is it important? YES
The great commission commands us to GO. This is the commission for every Christian. We all have this responsibility. We need to take it seriously.
Mark 16:15 says …”go ye, … preach the gospel”. This is proclaimed even by the printed page.
III. Testimony
I have been personally challenged with the testimony about a man in Australia that committed to giving out the Word of God for many years… his mission field was only a doorway. As he gave out the Word, he planted the Word. He didn’t see much fruit then. But, years later, testimonies from various places in the world began to pop up about how people were saved because of the faithfulness of one man to give out the Word of God. His name was Mr. Genor. You can HEAR the account on the internet. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CQ9amtIOTY
I have personally given out many thousands of tracts through the years… and yes I have heard testimonies of people getting saved because of the “printed page”. It is thrilling that God can use such a simple method to reach souls for Christ.
IV. Technique
You come in contact with people every day that need the GOSPEL message. It is easy to walk on by and ignore them. Of course, Satan does not want them to hear!!! Pray each day that God would lead you to some souls each day to evangelize. You just might be the last person they will ever come in contact with that can share the gospel message with them.
If we fail, we have their blood on our hands. It is an awesome responsibility that we have. Although I try to reach as many as I can, there are so many that I will have to give account for… because I failed to put the message in their hands. I MUST work “for the night is coming when no man can work…” As long as God gives me strength, I have decided to follow Jesus and do His will in reaching souls for Christ.
Here are some pointers you may want to make note of:
- Keep the tracts neat and not folded or “dog-eared”. If soiled: do not use.
- Hand out the tract so they can read it (right-side-up)
- Be cheerful!
- Don’t be looking for an argument.
- Be sincerely interested in them.
- Speak so they can hear you plainly.
- Be positive that they will take it.
I will now give you my technique. Your way might work, but this way has been what has been helpful for me and God has used it.
At a restaurant —
Place 1 to 3 tracts at the edge of the table where the waitress will most likely be.
When she has a moment and she is not busy, I simply say: “I have something free for you. You may have your choice. (most likely she will take one, sometimes all 3). I then say – “That is a good choice. It has helped us a lot and you might enjoy it, too”.
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At a restaurant —
Tell the waitress that you have something free for her. She says: “What is it?” I say, “This is a little Bible tract that shows how you can be 100% sure of one day being in God’s heaven. It has helped us a lot and you might enjoy it, too.”
Sometimes there is a response like: “I will be sure to read it when I get a chance.” Or: “Well, thank you very much. I will be sure to read it.”
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A clerk at a store:–
“Let me give you something free. (Hold it out for them) This is a little Bible tract that shows you how you can be 100% sure of one day being in God’s heaven. It has helped (‘me’ or ‘our family’) a lot and you might enjoy it, too.”
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Anyone else —
Use the same technique. Be flexible.
V. Contact Information —
Even though the tract might have your church imprint on the back side, always try to have your name and phone number vertically along the back edge. This might also include your e-mail address.
The reason for this is — if they might come up with questions, encourage them to contact you so you can give them a Bible answer.
If you and your spouse are both believers, you can encourage a lady to contact your wife, while guys should contact the husband. Many times this is more comfortable – and safe.
VI. After the tract is in their hands —
PRAY that the Holy Spirit will use His Word and the tract to bring them to the place where they will believe on the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation. (Rom 10:9-13)
If you can possibly visit with them after the decision, give them verses on assurance of salvation.
Encourage them to get into a good Bible-believing, Bible-preaching church where they can grow in the things of God.
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Note: Where can you get a supply of tracts? I recommend: CHICK PUBLICATIONS, P.O. Box 3500; Ontario, CA 91761-1019 or contact by the internet: www.chick.com
Submitted by Bob Davis. E-mail at: rld736@yahoo.com
©2012 Mark Davis
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Kayla Wallace
/ October 18, 2021Great reading your blog
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DO NOT ERR
/ March 15, 2016What a change in America if every Christian would just follow your encouraging and insightful blog.
It is so easy. One has to wonder why every Christian doesn’t pass them out! Then again, maybe every Christian does pass them out!
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Shelly
/ November 2, 2012I like Chick tracts also. Especially like and use Charlie’s Ants which gives a clear plan of salvation that even children can understand. Enjoyed this post, will start checking your blog more often.
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Benjamin Garlick
/ November 2, 2012Amen!
This is exactly what we need more of, Christians willing to reach out to the lost with the gospel.
I have been reading some of your posts, and this blog has been a blessing.
Praying for you as you serve the Lord faithfully
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Christians Are Us
/ November 2, 2012I want to thank Bob Davis, my dad, for contributing this article. I can account that this procedure that he uses to hand out tracts works! I have seen him do this countless times and almost always he has the person take the tract. I have even seen times where he is able to take the time to share the whole plan of salvation with a person.
I have to say that when I was young, I was very proud and worried of what I might look like, when I was with my dad and he passed out a tract, I turned my head, I hid my face and sometimes even drifted away from the situation, all because I didn’t want to be seen with such a “lunatic”. Little did I know that I was the lunatic. Had I not already known where I was going when I went to heaven at that time, I would be committing the unforgivable sin – rejecting the Lord.
My eyes have changed, folks. I have seen that that is what our lives are supposed to be filled with. Jesus commanded us to do this – to share the Gospel with the unsaved. Yes, I had led others to Christ, but that was all because I did it when it was convenient at the time. We are alive to glorify God. Everything we do is to be glorifying to God. If we are not sharing the Gospel, we are disobeying God’s commandment and we WILL be held accountable for our actions or lack of actions. If we continue to do nothing and just go from day to day like a zombie and do nothing for Him, He may decide at some point that He has no need for us any longer and remove us from the face of the earth. Personally, I don’t want that to be me. How about you?
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