Instead of going directly to Scripture when a listener responds to
the two diagnostic questions, you may sometimes share your personal testimony.
If the listener is unsure that he would go to be with God when he dies, you can
say,“May I share how I received assurance that I will go to heaven when I die?”
Generally the listener will allow you to give your testimony. Your
testimony should be organized as follows.
a..What my Life was like before I became a Christian.
b.How I became a Christian.
c.How my life has changed as a result of my trusting Jesus as my
Lord and Savior.
d.How you can become a Christian.
In order to be more organized, I recommend that you write out your
testimony.Develop a written testimony that you can present in about three
minutes. Also develop a version of your testimony that you can present in about
five or six minutes. If you have a lot to say, you may also want to develop a
longer version of your testimony. The longer version might be useful when you
speak to groups
of people who are prepared to listen. Practice giving your
testimony to other Christians, and ask for suggestions to improve your
delivery. In evangelism, it is important to communicate essential information,
and avoid boring a listener with irrelevant information. Your written testimony
is primarily for your own use,since you will generally give your testimony
orally. Sometimes, however, it is helpful to have your written testimony
available to give to people who may speak another language. The testimony can
be translated in advance into their language.
At the close of your testimony, you may ask the listener if he
would like to have the assurance of eternal life with God. If he says, “Yes,”
you can then lead him through the Scriptural plan of salvation. There are
various Scriptures that can be used to present the plan of salvation. The
evangelism explosion tract is referenced above. (For details and for free course visit <www.missionstraining.org>)
