Airline Evangelism

Airline gospel 

There's been a viral video and debate going on about "reclining seat" on airplanes.  This is highly likely Economy/Coach class, but could apply to some business class airplanes too.

I commented online to the discussion, and ended up with a gospel idea.

Comment:
Let's be decent people knowing airlines caused this issue. So, If leg room or exit to toilet space is minimal on a crap airline, even in economy, i would prefer if the one wanting to recline asked the one being crunched if they mind if you recline for 10 min or a short nap. That way the person being crunched is being taken into consideration, as they might have health issue and need to pee a lot, or have to get up and walk a lot for circulation needs or illness related. It also gives them a chance to go to toilet or try to go, so discomfort and issues getting out of window or middle seat are avoided. It also let's you communicate needs between each other, so "viral video jerry springer" stuff is avoided and all can have a pleasant trip.

Gospel idea:
Think of it as a gospel care package. It is also a peace package.

Like Christmas & Halloween evangelism, we can find out how many seats are on the plane in your "class" and flight attendants. +2.

Then create paper print out message, see template example link, to hand out to  each person onboard once everyone is seated.
*Print a few additional ones for animals. 1. dog speak (links to a dog bark that mimics good boy😂) 2. Horse neighing, 3. Cat meow. It makes it kinda fun.

The message has a QR code to scan.
It links to a page or to the "Good Flight" app that, designed to, provides:

Shares the needGod.com video, a link to text of good text extra, next steps new believer, audio of John, LSB link to read Bible, free dramatized Scourby audio of Genesis, Exodus, some OT, and NT, with select Psalms n Proverbs (link to full Bible audio playlist on yt & purchase download of Scourby sale option). And link to FAQ answers of Christians. Links to LW free movies. 

Bible art verses to browse thru. Visually get them reading Scripture. 

Also has area travelers can unlock for travel itineraries, multi day, 1 day, half day trips. 

Collects passenger survey info.
*Do you like the idea of passengers checking with those behind them to see the needs and status before reclining?
*Do you think it is reasonable for flight attendants to accommodate the medical needs of passengers, such as:
>if a reclining person has a medical condition, but the person behind them does too, that a seat change can be made for the one behind the recliner, to swap same seat spot with someone flying solo, or a adult volunteer.
>if a reclining person has a medical condition, but the person behind them has a (legit) service animal, that a seat change can be made for the one behind the recliner, to swap same seat spot with someone flying solo, or a adult volunteer? (As the dog needs to get up to perform medical, assistance & life saving tasks, and cant do so if locked under the seat)
*Should all seats be non reclinable unless passenger has legitimate medical issue and flight attendant, upon confirming by medical form in the system (from check in on fliers profile), then unlocks the recline feature for that seat? (With above noted mitigations taken into consideration)?
*Do you think airlines need to redesign for enough space for average body to get up and move out of the seat when a seat is reclined, so anyone can recline?
*Would you be ok with absorbing an additional fee on your ticket, to account for the airline losing seats to accommodate a redesign?
*Would you rather the airline redesign, without ticket price increase, so some seats are stacked, and those who
*Do you want airlines to go back to previous ticketing policy that all seats cost the same in each class?
*Do you want airlines to stop splitting children up from their families & go to back to previous way where children (infant to age 17) are all seated in the same row with their parents, or at least across 2 rows but where one parent is on each isle but sitting next to their children?
*Do you want airlines to include passengers input as Stakeholders when considering changes in design and policies that affect fliers?
*Do you want airlines to make it policy to get input from all fliers as "Stakeholders" by giving input by website surveys?
*Do you think airlines should swap out used pillows and blankets at destinations to sanitize and reuse, vs never sanitize.
*Do you think airlines should offer healthy food options for children
*Do you think airlines should provide bottled water for passengers asking for water beverage?
*Do you think Airlines should have high quality noise canceling earplugs available  to passengers who need peace from crying babies and misbehaving screaming children?
*Do you think flight attendants, by policy like restaurant managers, should have the authority to request parents control their children and respect airline manners/behavior. (So parents actively handle the situation, and not cause problems with the mental health of flight passengers)?
*and as in prev question, do you think with a parents permission (by a thumbs up) flight attendant can kindly but sternly warn a child that their behavior is not ok and they should stand up and apologize to everyone for negatively disturbing them? (or something along those lines, to curb misbehavior when the child wont obey the parent)?
*Do you think flight attendants should also have authority by policy to ask a passenger to
>play audio items with headphones on.
>wear headphones and play music or videos at a lowered volume so it doesnt disturb those next to them.
>Not watch porn or read porn when next to those under 18 or if requested by women or others sitting next to or in view of the screen.
*What small reasonable reward should parents give to children who behave on the plane, when they land?

*Would you appreciate a disabled person letting you know if they might need medical assistance on the flight, so you are aware?

* To prevent a wheelchair bound person having to get to the bathroom by dragging their body all the way down the isle, would you as a able bodied person be will willing to help carry them there?

A. I would help. B. Not strong enough but is a good idea C. Would help if someone else was also able to help. C. Would not help 

*What other similar reasonable changes do you think airlines should make?

Sitting next to a child? 

Use the app or physical use the 5 star stickers in the baggie to reward their good behavior. Ask their parent or guardian if they can award them a good behavior star. And if yes, place it on the hand next to you and say something short/nice to the child. 😊. When you are about to land, and they did well. Ask if they would like to put the "good behavior smile award" on their shirt 😊🎉.  And that might give them good feelings and reward good behavior.  But if a good child and misbehaving child are in same row, and throws a tantrum cuz they didnt get good stars [which is why the app helps eliminate that and only focuses on the good behaving child], tell them "if they behave good for the next 30 minutes, you will be happy to reward their good behavior with a good star too, but you have to earn it. Do you want to earn a good reward? Ok we have a deal then?😀" and you can tell them "a good trick and easy way to not disturb others, is to find a fun activity. What is a fun activity you can play on the airline app or  your tablet? Do you think you can find one?" 

Bonus: pay attention to the candy the mom lets them eat. And if you before you get off the plane if you have a leftover candy or 2 of that they ate and the parents are ok with it, & if they are only 1 or 2 kids in your row, then say "thank you for your good behavior today, i want to gift you this candy, if your mom gives permission." And let the parent give the child time to say thank you. And you could tell them to enjoy their trip. It just might make them feel good both about doing what is right mannered and gives them happy feelings. Even if the one did better after being a misbehaver. (Kids remember how people treated them even when they had a bit of a bad day too. They have big feelings and are still learning how to behave in society). Let's be kind, and forgiving, and helpful to others too. It is only a hour or few hour flight, but can impact a child for a lifetime.

App

Includes a link to kids audio books
Includes a link to online coloring book
Connect the dot book
And find a word book.

Note to Parents and Guardians.
Dear mom and dad, we know flying with babies can be hard, and with young children. We have included earplugs for passengers in case an unexpected incident arises and you feel overwhelmed or stressed about your child causing distress and mental x to passengers. We hope it will alleviate some of that, so you dont need to have anxiety or stress and can tend to your little one.

Parents and guardians of mentally disabled and challenged people, who know they might behave a way that disturbs others, please make those in your row aware of their condition, so they are prepared and can respond kindly and graciously in thoughts, words and actions, to help make all of yall's flight as decent and stress free as possible.

Parents with children above toddler age, passengers do want to get to their destination with as less issues as possible, please kindly ensure your children are using manners, not misbehaving and making the flight more stressful for passengers around them. It is good if they know and are warned by loving parents prior to getting on the plane that there will be consequences if they disturb other people, (such as loss of privileges, or not going to a certian place once you get to your destination, being grounded, losing phone and internet privileges or whatever your normal discipline for education and correction is). Please help the rest of the passengers have a decent flight, and know that you are trying to mitigate the issue, which will give them a bit of peace. There are also audio and game items in the links here that may help redirect them to move their behavior to a distraction and item of interest. Hope you have a good flight.

Those with Medical Conditions
If you have a medical condition that concerns you where you might need attention or help of others, please let the 2 people beside you know. Such as heart issues, balance issues (elderly), diabetes, cancer, MS, a condition where you absolutely need to recline, or other issues. You may want to note to the person in front of you that you have a service dog that does medical tasks and needs to be able to get up off the floor to assist you and so ask that they not recline. Find out from the flight attendant if there are doctors onboard (even for your condition) who could be called on if there is an emergency. And to let the Dr know they might need to assist. Make sure you have your medical alert bracelet on with inscribed directions on it. Or note to the flight attendant ER info is in your front pocket, or on the dog zip pouch etc. Include treat info for the dog. And what to say to calm the dog.

What goes in the care bag?
1. Paper message (with QR scan code)
2. Ear plugs
3. 3 pieces of candy and 1 piece of gum ball. (1.Diabetic sugar free candy 2. Vegan candy. 3. Sugar candy.)

Put the items for the flight attendants and the pilots (minus the earplugs), with candy in separate zip bags labeled, in a large ziplock bag, and a sticky note saying they can have the candy or keep for passengers who might need it for medical needs.
Put everything in your carry on or a carry on tote bag (whatever works for that flight).

When to pass out?
Either as soon as "everyone" has sat down, or 👍as soon as you get in the air at fly altitude.
Simply start at the back of the plane of your section and hand them out with a smile. You can say here you go, and one for you, one for you, one for you and just pass all out.

Until Live
Site is a work in progress, but until it is completed, you could provide a print out message, tract, earplugs and candy in baggies. And mini star stickers from old teachers era. 

A basic DIY version is good for now. 

We will update the site when the full package/app/site is live. So check back every now and then. And bookmark the page as Flight Evangelism 😊

Have you ever told a Lie?

There are times when people wont say they are a liar or a thief when you discuss the 10 Commandments. 

I ran into a video recently online, and i suppose we could use this in that convo. 

Scenario:

A stand up comedian hates corporate and social games such as "2 truths and a lie". It is a cheap & lame way companies try to get people to connect with others or learn about them.  She suggested they point at 3 people and say i hate you, you and you.

Usage

During a gospel convo you can bring that up, since many say they havent stole anything, or just candy once. 

Have you ever seen something online, maybe a meme and said "I'm stealing that". Or ever cheated on a test at school, stole halloween candy, $ change from your parents change tray? or heard a response you liked online and commented "I'm stealing that idea" ?

Have you ever been at a work event and they asked you to tell 2 truths and a lie, and you played the game, or altered it and told all truths but by not telling a lie. Either way it still makes you a liar.

Just an idea. 

Pre gospel survey

You could also do a survey, and it lists 100 things people lie about. Have them mark all the ones theyve done, and the bottom or back last page has the gospel. 

They can win a prize based on the answers. 

Collect answers for 3 hours, or from a large group currently there.

Without telling them...The person with the least lies gets a prize. In the event of a tie they do a run off test (name the most commandments, without help). 

Coukd be a $5 gift card to in and out 

Or some small prize. 

***

Christian suggestion. 2 truths and a lie game

If you are in a culture at work or social, speak to the person in advance, who is going to speak at the thing, and ask them to pick you last, and do a twist and ask me to say 3 truths. 

Or if you are caught off guard at an event where this happens, say, "plot twist, 3 truths: 1,2,3" and make it kind of fun and upbeat so it doesnt look like you are a debbie downer. 

Think up 4 different set answers to that question, and keep it in a email to pull up when this happens, or print out if phones arent allowed to be used in the meeting. 

You could do something upbeat and funny for one of them, preferably the 1st time you are caught offguard. 

Things I might say: 

I like images of clowns who juggle lemons 

I laughed at the cinnimon challenge back in the day. 

I love entertaining videos of puppies 

I have been to Italy

I lived in Italy

I want to go back and visit Italy 

I do not eat shellfish 

I ate Octopus in Italy

I ate Frog legs in France 

I like sunsets

I like sunrises

I like rainy days 

I wrote a book as a teenager

I want to publish one around cancer 

I wrote a mini book a few years ago

Bonus: i do give out free copies😉

I watched subtitle movies since early 20s

I watch foreign shows and movies at home with subtitle

I do watch some foriegn films in theaters

Bonus: my husband doesnt like subtitles

I like the ocean

I have been on large ships

I have worked around yachts 

Tips Sharing Gospel online

Tip when sharing the gospel online & offline...

You can use direct links to NeedGod.com but also can share to a direct link to a tract on LW site. They put the full text of the message on the page.

Many pages and groups dont let you add a link when you post or it gets stuck in pending post & likely deleted by them. So...

In notepad, type your reply. Then, copy &
Post the text, include the link but not the .com part. If it is a site that has more behind the .com then just write the pre .com info and send the comment. Most times this helps as a work around to avoid the website algorithm and let's you post your comment or reply. Then wait around 30 seconds, go edit it, and replace the website holder name with the actual link, and it should take it. This makes it available for everyone who sees it, & lurkers, to peek at the link too.(1)

So instead of LivingWaters .com/store/tracts.7533html you would put the placeholder as "LivingWaters."

Some groups ban links completely but you can work around that both 1. by note below on fb re direct messages, or 2. by simply writing "NeedGod .com" (space). 

This is what i do in news posts or things related to God, Christianity, and even bad things we see on the news. I follow many news pages, local and national, to be able to do this.

This doesnt work in Instagram in comments, but you can instead say in the comments

"What you write here. 👉See link in bio"
And then have a link in your bio, either to NeedGod.com or maybe GotQuestions.org or if you run an answers blog you can link that there too. Or if you have a witnessing IG acct you might do a video short clip in a Q&A format, maybe at scenic places, giving short answer, but always include a super short gospel presentation, and note a longer answer can be found at GotQuestions.org search "The name of the question". End. And number the video in title "#432 Why is there Suffering?" 

Then when you witness online on social platforms that dont let you post a link, you can include: (> see my video #432). 

That way they can go look for it, and also might look at other questions too. 😊

You can also share a direct link to the video, on other platforms. Utilize many options to get people to offsite info. 

Note. Save your pre written replies or comments into notepad app or evernotes app. Keep them there. Not only can you go there to copy and reshare again... but if there is something wrong with your internet connection or your post is deleted by some odd reason or reply gets stuck in pending 🤦‍♀️ by moderator... you can delete it and resubmit the comment putting a space before ".com". I have even seen some groups have a filter on that if any ".com" wording is in it that it auto deletes the comment. And this was on facebook. So odd!  So save yourself some pain and time... keep your reply in the notes. And to avoid facebook from throwing you out of that post (been doing a urksome refresh since 2021) even while you are writing! So hit LIKE on the comment you are replying to OR the post....and then go type comment in notes. Then go to FB app in your account area go to the settings, activity, across fb, and then find the like. Click view. And post the comment or find the comment you wanted to reply to and paste it there. It is pretty fast to do all of this so dont get discouraged thinking it is a lot of work. It isnt. 

If you are wanting to share in a comments convo to 1 resource link from answer sites, investigating Christianity sites, or evidence Bible, etc  you can comment /say "I sent an answer by dm, you can check out". Know that it seems on FB if you send via messenger from my experience you are not able to send more than 1 dm to a stranger, unless they reply back. So give your best shot in that message. And no one sees your dm unless you nite you sent one. I've seen some messages sent to me in dm weeks after they sent it since its from a nin friend they out it in a diff place. So get to know the app or site you use. 

You can even save that msg to reuse in your phone memo pad notes app. Say something like:

Hi Jay this is the link noted in our convo earlier on xyz topic. I hope it helps you as you investigate Christianity further. (If you have any further curiosities or questions I would be happy to help via dm anytime.)

To investigate Christianity (link)
To understand the Gospel (needGod .com)

Have a great day.
John

*****

Bonus: IRL

Also note that if you are sharing irl with people, you can have a QR code on your phone they can scan with their phone to get a answer, so you dont go on rabbit trails. But also if you go in 2's to witness, the other person tag teams with you, not just praying, but helping with a difficulty. They could say "oh that's a good question, while you guys talk I'll get that info for you".  That keeps you on the gospel convo, avoiding distractions. They can pull up the answer from a website you all use for answers (various sites and video links) and put them in one phone notes app, or into a pdf with hyperlinks. And you can share by airdrop or email after the convo. Make sure to include NeedGod.com at the end, to remind them of the Gospel. 

Hope this helps as you look for daily opportunities to share the gospel.

(1) I also noticed on some more moderated groups, where all posts are monitored... if you dont write something religious [they might have word filters on], if you write something like: "Thats Interesting" and that post goes through without moderation. Wait 30 seconds, edit, and paste in what you want to say, with a link, and it should go through. If a link is stopping it and putting it in moderation, just edit and put a space before .com and you should be able to bypass moderators pending hold area. They tend to delete Christian posts but have no problem allowing a post if it is to attack Christianity in a sublte or outright way. 

(2) On posting and interacting online 🛑

Also if you do not know the errors of religions like Catholicism do not enter groups or pages online for evangelizing. If you cannot spot errors of works vs faith and things like that, do not enter.  Because there are many religious people of diff groups who follow and join those pages and sites and might post something you might gullibly believe. Don't get involved more than dropping a needGod.com link in some appropriate places until you have a grasp on false beliefs of catholics and cults. 🙏🙏🙏

Sharing Gospel by video

Q: I want to share the gospel with family and did see the video examples of how to do that in real life here & here. But it feels a bit scary. I want to help them, and also dont want to alienate my family, make them mad or turn from me...is there other ways to ease into the gospel so they arent argumentative and i also might not have answers to objections they have, so we can have good chats about the gospel and Christianity now and future?

A:

One of the best ways we can reach our family today, is through social media. It doesnt have to be hoping they see something on the platform, you can actually create a video and send them a link to it. 

Even if you are introvert or shy, you can do this. 💪🙂

"I just posted this, and am sharing this with [the family/my good friends/etc]. Let me know if you have questions. Link here."

How to go about making this. 

1. Make sure you include the gospel in the testimony. 

2. Tips/suggestions below

3. Pray. Pray over the video after you finalize it. Pray it reaches everyone posdible from family, to friends, (friends of friends) coworkers to people you witness with in life, and others who find it by God's gudance online. 

Pick a place to record your testimony:

a nice zoom background type thing

a nice looking spot in your home or garden

a nice scenery outside? >bring a shade someone can hold to keep sun out your face if outdoors

The video planning

Try not to go over 5 or 7 minutes. But 10 min is ok. But do a summary version (dont go into long story or sin details etc). Best way is to audio record yourself as a draft, then type it up, then edit it, and finalize the wording. Sit on it overnight and ensure it is the final. 

Then go record it. 

Add photos to video where you can, and ideas to make it look nice overall. Get help of a person in church or among friends who can help you create this overall video. make changes & finalize. 

Decide what to name the video. 

Decide to upload on several places, youtube, Godtube, etc. And back up your original video on googledrive or a cloud service, (cuz computers and sdcards crash). 

Research for video

Sample testimonies here and here

& maybe make another one a bit more like this  this one, you could ask your pastor to record some of the bits, and cut them into the video. 

To start you could say " Have you wondered why someone becomes a Christian? And how importantbit is that each person knows Jesus as Savior? I want to share my testimony with you today." And go into it. 

and in each video, at the end, ask the viewers "have you ever saw need for Jesus, or actually understood the gospel? Pop over to needGod.com, look at and take the good person test. If you have questions i would be glad to discuss over lunch, after work, or after church. We can meet up, or you call or text me anytime." 

And put the video on youtube, on public, post on fb and text the link to the ones you really want to see this today. 

You could link it in the video description the needGod.com link too, and a link to GotQuestions.com 

And "if we know each other or meet irl in normal circles, and you have a question, dont hesitate to chat with me. I am also available for confidential prayers."

You can def use the video to share gospel in a personal way online, with those you know, Christians and others. 

I also suggest you take short ticktok style clips from the video, or make a few short ones at the time of video shooting (plan the clips out), so you could use them as teasers online on platforms, or to post on facebook around Easter, Christmas and New Years, to get them to go to the link to full video. 

Here is a diff kind of teaser example for ticktok style

Https://youtube.com/shorts/riD2pjNMNu4?feature=share

You could make stuff like that too, and link to a book from a reputable place like his, or gracebooks.com. 

Not everyone is online and those who are dont see every posts on/from your social media page. So you can use other ways to get them to go look at it, as well....

For coworkers/or anyone you could say, "I was thinking of you the other day and wasnt sure if you saw it, but did you see the video i posted?" [You dont need to talk about how long ago you posted it. If they say no i didnt see it 🤔. You could say, "i know people are busy and occasionally online. I'll shoot it over to you later. Let me know what you think." Then put it in a text, and send it over about the time you think they get home + 10 minutes, and hopefully theyll look at it. 

Dont bring it up unless they do. And if anyone who views the videos, asks you questions, answer if you do but if you dont, you can say "good Q thats something I will be happy to help with", and drop them a gotquestions.org link or SNSAnswers answer link by email or text. 

Hope this helps 😊

Related

Additional ways to share the gospel online with those I know:

 

My family are atheist or not Christian, is there an additional way i could reach them, throughout the year? 

Besides the above video? Yes, you could post 

FAQ on your social media pages 2 or 3x a week like this: [each is its own post]

FAQ of the day:

"Why did God have Jesus killed?"

Link 

Have another question? 👉GotQuestions.org 😊🌟

FAQ of the day:

"Why does Jesus matter?"

Link 

Have another question? 👉GotQuestions.org 😊🌟

FAQ of the day:

"Why Christianity?"

Link 

Have another question? 👉GotQuestions.org 😊🌟

FAQ of the day:

"Why as an atheist I became Christian"

[Link to a testimony] https://youtu.be/M8nOWb6-1Eo 

Have another question? 👉GotQuestions.org 😊🌟

FAQ of the day:

"Why as an atheist I became Christian"

[Link to a testimony] https://youtu.be/NEE7CzhRvtM

Have another question? 👉GotQuestions.org 😊🌟

FAQ of the day:

💁‍♂️"How do we forgive others, even the ones who dont apologize?" @31:24

https://youtu.be/SqpuSembK5k

Related

Eph 4

https://www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/49-27/the-walk-of-the-true-christian-part-4

Eph 5

https://www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/49-28/the-love-that-forgives

Forgiveness in the age of rage 

https://www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/82-2

Book: The freedom & power of forgiveness

Have another question? 👉GotQuestions.org 😊🌟

FAQ of the day:

👧"Couldnt there be another way to pay for our sins?"

https://youtu.be/SqpuSembK5k @ 35:07mark 

Have another question? 👉GotQuestions.org 😊🌟

And these reshareables 

Dont focus on argumentative kinds of Qs, but ones that actually remove obstacles to the gospel & Christianity. 

And like that/those. Try to focus on frequent objection ones, and gospel focused ones, but theres atheist answers there too. Just post them as faq answers.

And use Answers from these places on Youtube:

*RedPenLogic

*ColdCaseChristianity 

*StandtoReason

*LivingWaters.com 

*Grace to you Q&A segments 

Heres other testimonies you can post on social media, after you post yours. Cuz others are interested in you, whom they know. 

Baptism Event

Baptism event evangelism idea 

Luncheon, afternoon Tea or Dinner event

I happened onto something today that I thought might be a cool idea. Idk if any of you are not baptized yet, but this could be a idea we pass around to our circle in the church, born again Christians and to the pastor to pass on to upcoming baptizmees.

I have a feeling this is done elsewhere for babies, but we know it is biblically for believers who can testify. (Typically adults and teens.)

I saw a baptism dinner event image online, (see below) and thought why can't we Christians do that too! I've never heard of such a thing, but why not, it can be evangelistic focused!  Use the baptism to both show what has already happened to you at salvation, and to share the gospel with the lost you know.

And you could even help a baptisee plan this kind of thing for them, if you already were baptized. (*Help reach the lost, bless and serve believers).

Given the chances most never get around or find an "in" to get "everyone you know" to hear the gospel, this does sound like a great opportunity idea.

Who

There were questions about who attends.
The event is for the unsaved in the baptismees life (circle). It is not for the church congregation. It is a personal & evangelistic focused event.

When: Theyd be in worship service, Wed or Sun, or a planned mini service if a Sat afternoon event, so theyd lightly meet church members there, and see what goes on in a service. Most of these people never been to church, so smothering the guests at church nor putting a financial burden on the baptismee by inviting the whole church to the luncheon is not a good idea. 

The congregation would greet them during normal greeting time in the service.

The baptismees congregation selected-volunteers can participate in the after meal event, and get fed there too. The attendees will get to see the church members and lightly mingle.

There would need to be a notice reminder to congregation that the "after meal" is not for the church congregation, but only the unsaved invitees of the baptismees circle of influence who were invited by rsvp, and the selected volunteers and speakers. *all this noted prior to baptism service, likely in the 411 bulletin flier(*)

Also, some churches have multiple baptisms in a day, which would mean the church building hall will not hold everyone, and would mix up the purpose. But the hall could be used for the poorest member if that works out (see why below). But def a blessing that a place is avail. 

Children of attendees
Attending Parents can
*prior arrange for children and teens to go to friends house for the day or with local family.
*church could offer child care for young ones, or on very needed basis
>At the church, by volunteer church members [background checked & who already work with kids at church. Decide on babies and toddlers for those who have no family or godparent locally.]
> If church has video feed to kids or baby classrooms then the parents can temp get access to the feed for concerns.
>Parents can pack a meal if child has allergies or dietary needs. Otherwise church can provide a small meal potluck or sandwich made by volunteers.
>And volunteers over kids eats as well. Provided.

*all needs deciding in advance w church, but def need answer for needs on rsvp, b4 invites are sent out. 

Can send physical and digital invite if time is short. 

Guest plus 1
We certainly would like to, if possible, invite a SO so they also can hear the gospel too. 

Gifts.
No gifts necessary.
Def want this to be a gospel focused event.
But the "church" could pitch in and buy the baptismee a nice Bible and present it at the event.

Plan a tea event, luncheon or dinner event

It would be budget based, some have more $$ and options than others.
>Some would be able to have lovely windows and views like the photo sample. And have food catered etc. Others at a less expensive venue like a hotel banquet hall (some are $50-100 for 2 hrs), others with no funds would have to do at the church, but if you can get donations, it would be good to do.

Many churches have less than 75 members, are in old old churches that are dark and not a good place for this kind of event. However if theres a flat yard they could do a overhead tented set up with tables and safe chairs. Otherwise offsite is best. Perhaps at a Christians nice home, or a semi decent hotel banquet hall. Lovely window scenic views would add to the atmosphere.

>if on a low budget, you could ask congregation to provide potluck style food, and ensure theres certian dietary/allergy needs for attendees, who rsvp'd. So decent option or meal made can accommodate and feed all.

If you are in a church with 200-500+, or 2,000 members and in a nice or really nice building, then perhaps a church located event would work, but most are turned off by church, so it is good to move the meal to offsite. Same location ideas as prev listed.

You could alternately decide to invite the church to the lunch/dinner if it is held at a restauraunt and if the members are willing to pay their meal expenses in advance, and tip well. And if they/the baptismee can find a restauraunt willing to take on the large number of people (with appropriate+ number of waiters), and baptismee pays for his guests, or all the church members pitch in/donate and pay the cost of all the attendees meal , (*this means all members can donate even if only some go). But find a place where you can basically take over the place cuz youll need an mc and stuff like that where it has privacy. 

Plan of event

*Meet with pastor, let him know what you are planning.

Request his help (*see minimal things below).

>Def pay the pastor & mc (& musicians) [if they do not offer to do it for free, as a serving volunteer situation to bless baptismee and reach the lost, for the Lord].

  
*Ask if he could add some requests to the bulletin, perhaps a loose sheet *you* pay to print, and have inserted into it. And post it on church fb social media page/members group
Insert includes
>notice of event, evangelistic in nature.
*Event details & restrictions.

Those with low budget:
*Potluck food assistance needed, contact 411
*Volunteer servers needed
*Funding donations, if needed
*Plan of event schedule
*Only those with invites by mail & select volunteers can attend the after event.

Day of Service& event:
Beginning of service, announce so&so baptism today, and thank honored guests for attending and visiting the church.

After sermon, volunteers head to join event location set up volunteers / hired service folk and prepare the food on serving tables. And set up any set up needed if they (church volunteers) are doing it all (venue tables & all set up, and food prep).

Baptism at end of service, with testimony
All sing some songs while baptismee gets cleaned up and ready to exit to venue.
When baptismee returns to pews, then service ends.
Gather everyone and suggest bathroom stop first, while at church.
Guests & volunteers move to venue.

At venue,
*Group chat dropped to attendees and volunteers
*Sugar free lemonade on tables & gluten free bread & sugar free jam
*Everyone is seated & time for bathroom stop.
*When all are seated, event starts.
>MC or pastor introduces the baptismee to the room entrance.
>Baptismee gives short thank you for coming speech, hands mic over to pastor
>Pastor does a short like speech explaining the believers baptism symbolizes, and tells of the radical change that happens in the life of someone God converts. Not at baptism, but when they originally were born again the day they got saved. And notes a few things baptismee likely noted to the pastor, or was in the testimony, noting a few things that were immediate radical changes.
And finally notes the menu has the gospel on the backside, and resources. Please give it a read. 

Mc: Thank you for celebrating "name" baptism with us today. Clinks glass, "And now, lunch/dinner is served".

This gives them time to look at the gospel, chat, meet the table guests etc. While food is served to each table.
>might want plates placed on 2 tier carts so it stays warm. Might want plate lids added if food is hot.

Could have harp and violin player at the event playing baptismees fav hymns. (Ive seen 2 for hire on IG so far, perhaps your church has them, or you could find inexpensive sonewhere). 

Music break:

(*feed musicians)

At music break: - Could have a few of Christians & family or friends who volunteered in advance to share (after viewed and approved) a brief couple things theyve noticed of changes in baptismees life.

Music plays

Music break for gifting 

(Or connect testimonies with gift segment for longer music break) 

Gift moment
Pastor presents a Bible gift to the baptismee
And "maybe" a simple cross necklace; noted as gifted by the congregation, (that MC puts on them). Along with baptism certificate. *those who see baptismee wearing the necklace, will be reminded of the baptism event.

Baptizee gives gift to Pastor 

Mc announcement of dessert
Clink glass, "and now dessert is served", enjoy
Upbeat lively music plays as
Dessert served

Last song plays.

Baptismee ends: thanks everyone for coming.

MC  notes
1. Asks for a round of applause to thank the volunteers today, notes they are members of the church who selflessly served God and us today.
2. We ask that if you have any lovely photos from the event, please drop them in the event group chat/email
3.  if they have any questions about the gospel, salvation, questions about Christianity that the baptismee, the pastor or decon can help, as well as the resources on the menu keepsake.

Pastor: Hope you had an enjoyable time. The venue will close in 10 minutes. Let's do a short prayer before we leave. Pray.

Baptismee: "Thanks again everyone. Grab your kids and yall Go home safely. Good night and God bless".

Music encore song ends night. 

Menu
Outside- nice design and info
Inner lt side- lists all the food for the day
Inner rt side- hymns/music played & the folks doing the music instruments (business?)
Back - gospel, baptismees text#, church email, gotquestions.org, and church weblink

Church volunteers

Get situated with how many needed, for what, who will volunteer, and a few alt fill in's.

Musicians

If church has harpist and violinist ask if they would like to participate and ask if they would volunteer, ask payment, give discount (based on financial needs)

I have seen these online but do not know their cost. I have seen for weddings the groom paid for their flights, but perhaps you can find a local (pro, students near graduation, christian music group at Christian college to find a couple, or from nearby church, etc

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The bonus...

Follow up evangelism:
🌟You could also do a 1, and every 5 year social media post "memory" of the event and thank everyone again for coming, and for those who couldn't come or didnt know me then, you can watch the highlights at www. And hope that everyone slides in to go look 😊. It is a def reminder to attendees.

> the highlight reel, which has pastor baptism announcement video showing congregation and him, the baptism & testimony, luncheon speech, a few moments of clip & photos, and someone from church giving the full gospel (as a bonus for the video highlight reel) wrapping it up.


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Save this link "Baptism dinner" if you would like to share it with others. 

If you do this event, please help other believers with planning advice and help, so it goes smoothly for them.

It would also be great if this was always done free as a service to the Lord, to bless unsaved humans, & serve the brethren in the church, but for events that might be a higher budget by the baptismee it may not be a bad idea if someone/some in the county start a local "believers baptism events" event business on the side, that also assists the lower end budget folks at the churches (so this isnt only viewed as a business, but a service to God). Perhaps a free check list based on location and budget range, and link to budget friendly vendors/musicians [link on website] and 1-2 free consults to iron out anything theyre having difficulty with, or last minute vendor need (due to loss).

It would be good if you also pt hire older church members & older widows who need the income of a side job, and any able yet disabled folk too. Even if you use a virtual admin for some assisting. 

Christian Sharing sns

Quick one

Currently under construction

Resources for Christians who want to share about Christianity on social media or facebook home page 

Many believers are excited today that the internet provides a great way to share about our faith on social media. 

I have been a believer over 35 yrs (and feel quite young at heart still).  I created websites and informational things online since 1998 and have seen the intermet appear to finally be used by everyone since 2015. 

I struggled during my youth with how to share the gospel because there was nothing avail really until early 2000s. Books were even rarer and good luck finding a Christian book store or even knowing they existed before then. 

I was able to take a church evangelism course because we had a evangelism pastor added to our small church in 2000 and even though we were now in a cityish area... i still never knew about Christian bookstores either. 

I had struggled even after that course because while he sure put a lot of time and attention in the paper material and taught it... it was still lacking a lot. I mean you cant just walk up to random people (or even those you know 🤔) and say "Hey, what do you think happens after you die?"... as if you are a crazy murderer or something. So the suggestions on the list were so out there that it didnt seem that much useful. We can know all the Scriptures, memorize verses, etc and still not be able to feel equipped. 

Then God brought me to a publuc tv station channel and it happened to be halfway thru the broadcast and i was 😱 😀. So i went to the website, learned all i could, and never looked back. 

So i want to share that with you as well as various helpful resources you can use online both to post on your page and as answer help for things you run across where you can comment. And even text or email to those you know as answers, from convos or messaging. 

Today the internet is widely used, and reputable trustworthy sites can help us. 

These are not just great "drop the link and move on" answers. It is beneficial for you to go thru the material and understand it for your own benefit as well. 

The gospel message (video and text)

Playlist of great answers for 

Answers for Skeptics, Atheists and Agnostics

Answers for Muslims

Answers for Mormons

Answers for Jehovah Witnesses

Answers for Catholics

Answers for 7th Day Adventists 

Answers for "former" church goers/"believers"

Examples of using these resources:

Training in evangelism

All of these are beneficial to go through. It is worth it.

The school of biblical evangelism (online) low fee

Wotm video training series s1-4

Bonus:

Use a delivery service like instacart?

Easy way to share the gospel:

* grab a baggie

*grab a printed tract

*grab a couple wrapped candies

*maybe a mininirange

*and a cold water

>put treats in, tract at the back...

* tape baggie to water

*write thanks! On it

Contactless: Put it outside door

Note in a text you "left a lil thankU treat"

Then pray for them (whether they take it or not). 

In person at door: pray before they arrive, and...

simply thank them and hand the "packaged water"

If they ever deliver again, and it is face to face...

if you feel safe: you can ask if they read it, and if they have any questions. You can use a burner app to text them answers you dont know well enough to explain fully. But know they will recognize and remember you, so if you are young, single woman, be very cautious, or "just pray for them and dont engage". Also leave some ratty men sneaker shoes inside the door or on the porch, so they dont see you as a target, (2 pairs are good as well) regardless if you dont engage. 

Hope this helps you! 

🌟Bookmark this page so you can regularly use 'em.🌟

And if you would like additional Christian resources

May God use you to bring Him glory, reach souls for Christ, and stregthen and grow your faith. 

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Testimony Samples

Here are some sample Testimonies. 

Remember to keep it to 3 to 5 minutes, because you do not want someone to have to read something long. But you also want to be able to share your conversion testimony in person with people in a conversation whenever Christianity comes up. And if you include the gospel in the testimony, it helps point to Christ and their need for the Savior too. It allows you a opportunity to swing it over at the end, to have them examine themselves and see their need for salvation right away. 

This page is a work in progress.

There is a playlist below where many Testimonies are at, but check out the rest here too. 

Samples

Childs Testimony

A testimony where a child under age 12 has come to salvation. It presents a testimony from the child's view, which they can share with their friends. They can revise the testimony once they are a teenager in order to share an updated version with their current friends, and update it again when they are an adult. 

Church Kid   (Sample 2) 

It might be hard for a child or someone reflecting on their childhood conversion story to have a good solid testimony that clearly presents their sinful life before conversion. This is an example of that. There are better testimonies with clearer emphasis on the 3 or 4 areas of a testimony. 

Church Kid 

A testimony of someone who was saved as a child, where the testimony flows well in the main sections, and a presents a solid case for their sinful life before they were saved. It also incudes an area where the gospel is presented in the testimony.

Church Teen 

If I can find a good conversion testimony of a teen coming out of a clear sinful life and coming to salvation, I will link it here. But every single salvation is a miracle and testimonybto God's saving & transfirming power. and He saved us from sin to righteousness. From death to spiritual life, from being an enemy of God to a child if God, from one who didn't know God to one who loves to learn more about Him and looks forward to growing more in knowing and seeing and understanding who God is by Scripture and how He works in our life. So if you grew up in church and don't have a horror evil life conversion testimony - it's still a radical miracle salvation. 

Teens and Adults Testimonies

Testimony playlist 

More here (good to go through) 

Adult 

A good conversion testimony of an adult coming out of a clear sinful life and coming to salvation. 

*This is a plain testimony.

Adult 

A good conversion testimony of an adult coming out of a clear sinful life and coming to salvation. 

*This is a radical testimony of someone who came out of a vile wicked life. 

False Convert 

Here here and here 

*This is a testimony of someone who thought they were a Christian in their youth, but realized they were living in a sinful lifestyle and that they were not actually saved. 

False Convert - Pastor

Here and here

A good conversion testimony of an pastor coming out of false conversion and into true salvation. 

*This is a radical testimony of someone who came out of a vile wicked life. 

Saved from reading a Tract

Testimony here here here here here here

Saved from online Gospel Presentation

Coming soon

Saved from a Sermon online 

Coming soon 

Here are some varied  Testimonies from different people here  here  here  here  and here  

You can see from the 1st example where you could "add the gospel" message in your testimony as well, when God brought the Gospel to you and converted you. 

These are samples for you to go through and get a bit of an idea of how you can write your testimony in each section but based on your story. 

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Testimony - usage

 How to use my Testimony

Once you have your testimony written out, and finalized, you are ready to use it. 

A testimony is a way to share the gospel with others and tell them how Jesus has transformed you into a new person. It can be done verbally and in written form. 

Useful Usage Ideas:

1. Verbally share it at your baptism, before being baptized

2. When someone says "you look like you are in a good mood today"... you can say "I recently became a Christian. If you have a couple of minutes I'd be happy to share my testimony with you,... do you have time for a cup of coffee today? I'm buying. :)"  *If they ask you questions that are rabbit hole convos or are negative to the things of God, say "that's a good question, let me get back to you about that." And email or instant messenger them links to the answers later. 

If you were saved long ago and you were thinking of your testimony or had just written it out recently, you could instead say "I recently thought about my Christian testimony. If you have a couple minutes for some coffee or tea, I'd be happy to share it with you briefly. Do you have time today? I'm buying."

3. Similar kind of convo, but also hand them a copy of your testimony tract mini pamphlet

4. Turn your testimony into a gospel tract (ideas here) and include a qr code that redirects to needGod.com or to Believer Resources here

5. Leave your testimony tract (with your tip $ inside it) at a place you eat out at, or leave a copy of the tract in a public bathroom on the sink. 

6. Use QR code stickers. You can create a QRcode here with tutorial here

7. When you mail off your bills, include a copy of your testimony tract. 

8. Go to a bus stop, subway (underground train) area, nearby busy sidewalk, wear a shirt with a big happy face on it (why not), and just offer them to people walking by, simply say "did you get one of these?" with a smile on your face.  

*If anyone stops to ask you about it, you can share a shorter version of the testimony and  if you want to be a little bit more bold for Jesus - you can take them through a simple good person test. You can learn how to do that here under the evangelism section (via Living Waters/Way of the Master). 

*If they ask you questions that are rabbit hole convos or are negative to the things of God, say "that's a good question, let me get back to you about that." and ask for their email address. Then create a free email address for answering peoples questions and make sure to set a calendar notification to check that email once a week. 

9. Share by video and use in various ways from baptism to sharing online with those you know, on your social media page, and in conversations.

A few more details on some of these ideas

10 helpful tips 

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Testimony - Write

Not every Testimony is a wiz bang exciting story. But every conversion is a amazing miracle by God; God gave us a righteous nature and we are covered by Jesus righteousness. God converted and transformed a person from a lover of sin to a lover of righteousness. To a person who loves God, loves the Bible, loves Jesus, loves others, and praises, thanks, worships and glorifies God. Salvation in and of itself is a miracle. 

Your testimony does not need to include a bunch of the bad things you did in life, if you came to Christ in your adult years; you can find a way to summarize it, and place the focus on being a sinner, and the gospel in the message, so people see why we all need salvation. 

How to write your Christian Testimony. 

You will basically give 4 points. 

In the area where you understood sin and how serious your crimes against the Holy God were, you can include a short gospel as part of the testimony when you got saved. 

See the testimony samples page for examples. 

Let’s take a look at how to put your story together, piece by piece. There are four basic parts to telling your story:  your life before Christ, how you came to Christ, your life after Christ and the closing.

Your Life Before Christ. Paint a picture of what your life was like before you came to Christ. Don’t dwell too much on or brag about past sins or struggles. Share only the details that relate to your theme — just enough to show your need for Christ.

How You Came to Christ. Give the details about why and how you became a Christian. Communicate in such a way that the person you are talking with, and anyone who overhears you, can understand how they can become a Christian too. Even if your listeners are not ready for that, God could use your story and explanation of the gospel to draw them to Himself in the future.

Your Life After Coming to Christ. Share some of the changes that Christ has made in your life as they relate to your theme. Emphasize the changes in your character, attitude or perspective, not just the changes in behavior. Be realistic. We still struggle as Christians. Life is far from perfect. But what’s different about your life now?

The Closing. You can include a closing or call others to the gospel.  

HELPFUL HINTS

• Pray before you write out and share your story.
• Write the way you speak.
• Don’t be overly negative or positive. Be honest.
• Don’t criticize or name any church, denomination, organization, etc.
• Think about your listeners. Avoid overly religious terms.
• Keep it short. Aim to tell your story in three to five minutes.
• Don't go on and on about your sins and sinful life; people do not need all the details.
• Revise, revise, revise.
• Ask a believer who shares "the Law & the Gospel" when witnessing, to review the testimony for any suggested changes. 
• Memorize and Practice telling your story until it becomes natural.

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Testimony ✝️ Baptism

Testimony

Testimony Helps 

Did you know every believer has a testimony. 

This resource is to help you not only write your own testimony, see samples, but also to give ideas on how you can use it in real life situations. 

About Testimonies (offsite)

How to write your Testimony 

Sample Testimonies  

Ideas on Using Testimony 

Not baptized yet? Event ideas

Be blessed!

Just in case you were sent here directly vs via a link inside this site, this explains the Gospel message and this is an example of sharing the gospel. Focus on the things the Christian says. 

Books for Witnessing Christians *

 Book Recommendations for Christian Reading

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Fire Fire

 Joseph's Story and the Gospel 

We just got news about my husband's cousin, whom he grew up with, lived next door to, and had been pretty close with all his life, a good 20 years, until (my husband) joined the military. They stayed in touch a couple times a year since then, and I had opportunity to chat with him a few times by phone and on facebook as well over the last 22 years.

We received news that there was a house fire where Joseph rescued everyone in the building that was on fire. Around 5 people. He got them out but he died in the fire. 

Many family, friends, and church members he knows are all shocked by the sudden death, having just seen him the other day on Sunday, or the night before the disaster. 

He was involved in his church in his home town, was active in sharing the gospel. And liked to sing.

After hearing about the news on facebook, my husband called family and was told the details.  We talked about it, and prayed for everyone, and the situation. After some time passed, I mentioned to him that even though this is tragic, there is an amazing thing about how I realized his death mirrors the Father (God) sending Christ to die for us, and the visual of Jesus rushing into the lost world to save souls from Hell through the offer of Salvation. It also mimics believers going into the world with the gospel (which has the power to) snatch souls from the flames of Hell.  

I said, it is very rare to find this kind of death happening in real life, someone running through a building on fire to get people out of it. John 15:13 says "Greater love has no one than this, than someone would lay down their life for their friends [others]." 

I pray that Josephs life and death will be talked about and remembered in such a way to bring glory to God, and help lead souls to Salvation. Among those he knows, those who know those he knows, and anyone who hears this story. 

Joseph leaves behind a wife, 6 children, his siblings and parents, and his church family. He was in his early 50's but is now walking the streets of Heaven singing Hallelujah and other songs.  

1 Thess. 4:13-18 "But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who have died, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope.  For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have died. For this we declare to you by a word from the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have died. For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, sound the sound of the trumpet of God and the dead in Christ will rise, first.  Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.  Therefore encourage one another with these words."

If you do not have a personal relationship with God, and need to know how to be saved and spend eternity in Heaven - click here. 

If you are a born again Christian, feel free to reshare this story, simply copy the link, and post it on social media with a little note. 

Special Messages:

 What Happens to Christians who die? Part 1  Part 2

Next story - Firefighter's Faith 

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I wish there was a way to list all the sections here and have quick jumps to those sections. If I can figure out how to do that, I'll update this then. For now, scroll through. I tried to provide everything in the order you would likely look for each section. 

First Steps as a Believer 

* link: save yourself some pain

New Believers Bible Study

Study with audio 

Find a Biblical Church

* If you have questions, or to find a Biblical church, check out Church search link/. 

1-800-554-7223. (if there's no church near you contact the closest one and ask the pastor for a recommendation.)

Bible Recommendations

*Legacy Standard Bible (New & very good version from original language)

*NASB 2020 (very good version from original language)

*New Living Translation (an easier version to read through)

Tip for Bible reading: 

1.Start in John's Gospel in the new testament. Read through Revelation. And then start in Genesis. and read Gen thru Revelation. Then follow another pattern. Reading and being in the Word is a lifetime of daily reading through Scripture. 

2.After your first read through Scripture, I would suggest you start in Matthew, and re-read Matthew several times in a row, with or without a sermon study/commentary in your personal time at home in the Word. When you use a study, going through one book of the Bible, say the book of John using GTY.org sermons that go from John 1 through the end of John, just re-read John over and over in your daily reading time, while listening through this Book series of the sermon, wherever you are in your daily reading. So today you might be in John 3, and tomorrow in John 4, even though GTY sermon is in John 1. Just keep reading through John over and over, until you finish going through the entire book of John from the sermon series.  Then move on to Acts, and keep going that way till Revelation. Then start in Genesis, and any books or sections of books John MacArthur preached through in the OT (as I am aware there are some he did not, since he did focus most of his preaching career on the NT, but there are many ones OT in there), and just follow the same pattern. Reading Genesis 1 today, Genesis 2 tomorrow, or Genesis 1-5 today, and 6-10 tomorrow, and you might still be in Genesis 1 (in the sermons) by the time you are at Genesis 10 in your personal reading through the book of Genesis. It is quite fun and beneficial too. 

3. Get a generic Bible version to read through Scripture, that you can highlight verses in. It can be an inexpensive one, so you don't ruin a good costly one. Another tip is, for things you want to memorize, use a light green highlighter, that way other things you want to highlight you can use a yellow marker for.  Then when you are done going through that Bible, you can put it on the shelf, label the year inside it, get a new Bible, and start over. Then, at some other time, you can compare the memory verses you marked in the 1st Bible with the ones in your current one. *And put a star next to the ones you have already memorized. So you know which ones you still need to memorize.

I can say that as you read through the Bible, especially if you are re-reading that book of the Bible 7 to 10 times before moving on to the next book of Scripture, you might very well have memorized the verses you wanted to memorize. Plus, you can write it out on a student sized card and tape it to the mirror in the bathroom, so when you brush your teeth, you are spending that time memorizing the verse you are currently working on. And your family gets to see it and read it as well. 

This Bible is the one you can use when you are at Church, there's nothing wrong with that. However there is a chance you might lose that Bible or leave it behind by mistake. Then its all lost. However, if you want to keep 1 for going through MacArthur sermon studies, 1 for daily personal reading time, and 1 for church only, then that's fine too. You can get 2 inexpensive ones, and keep the MacArthur one at home. Besides, your pastor might use the ESV or the NASB or another version, and when you are in church, it's good to have that version with you so the words flow rightly as it's being read. And you can keep the other 2 Bibles safely at home.

Bible Studies

*Link John MacArthur's Study Bible - there is an NASB 2020 version and I would recommend that one, or the ESV or New King James version. They have the same study material inside. (If the church you attend uses NASB I would get that version. However, if you plan to keep your Study Bible at home, which I highly recommend, then just obtain another Bible for using at Church and for marking in). However if there is a Study Bible that comes out in the Legacy version then I would definitely get that one. For several reasons.

-You can get the Study Bible online, but it would be very beneficial to have a physical copy for studying through it. And personally, I wouldn't mark in that book. I'd keep a journal or notebook for making notes through each Book of the Bible, to keep the study Bible clean. 

* GTY.org - fantastic resource. Search to locate the Bible book you are reading through, and listen.  As you are reading through a book of the Bible (say John), simply read John every day, read it over and over, as you listen through John from the messages that go through the entire book of John. By the time you are done listening through that Book, you will likely have read the Gospel of John several times. And might even have memorized a few verses that are helpful in your daily Christian walk, as well as useful verses for sharing the gospel with others. 

* BibleGateway.com (a favorite!)

Bible Gateway has some great tools you can use, without having to install an app that takes up space on your phone. Simply create an account, and log in on the web version (on your phone or computer). Then use both the audio bible section (link) in NASB 2020 version, as well as open a tab for reading along while listening (during your quiet time at home). There are several benefits of the BibleGateway website. You can highlight verses, and it saves it on the website cloud for your account. You can also favorite a verse, and also make notes on the verse. You are able to make several notes on that verse. and over time when you are re-reading through Scripture, you can add additional notes. Or any notes you want to add there from something you learned at Church from a sermon, or from an online Bible study. It is a great place to review notes you've made year after year when you read through Scripture. 

- And it is a great thing to leave behind for your family as well, after you are gone.  Imagine your kids or grandkids reading through all your notes from Scripture, seeing what you highlighted, and having a keepsake that is digital. You could also get a physical Bible and print out all your notes into a document, to leave a copy for all of your children and grandchildren, along with a Bible with verses you highlight that you feel are important for them to read. Before 2010 most people highlighted their physical Bible, and wrote notes in it, and when they died, they would pass the Bible on to one family member. Now you can do so for all your descendants. 

*BlueLetterBible.org (under "study")

This site is limited, and in my opinion is useful for the free audios and commentaries. However you have to be very careful of who you read material from and who you listen to. Outside of John Macarthur's GTY.org, for Bible study material, there are few here that I would recommend, however there are some good material here you can use. See below list

> Audios

*Ray Comfort

These are many many audio messages Ray has given over the years on Evangelism topics, and are a great help for sharing the gospel, and helping a believer focus rightly along the way.

*Kent Hovind

Under Creation topic, there are several audios. 

Kent Hovind and Ken Ham from Answers in Genesis are great resources for believers regarding Creation, Evolution, and in that area. 

* JV McGee (has his entire Bible Commentary here! in Audio form!)

 I loved going through this as a young adult, and I would recommend that you stick with all of the sermon messages from GTY.org for commentaries, or the John MacArthur Study Bible, because, as of today he has spent 53 years putting together those sermons and materials. And every message has come from his study of the Bible, Bible knowledge, and referencing over 50 Bible commentaries. So you are getting very deep lessons through those sermons. After you exhaust the entire sermon catalog from gty, feel free to go through other commentaries such as JV Mcgee, and others listed here. 

* Matthew Henry Commentary 

This is a commentary that I am quite sure John MacArthur has referenced during his weekly sermon prep for 53 years, and I would say the same here, After you exhaust the entire sermon catalog from gty, you can go through this one by itself, as you read through Scripture in your daily reading of whatever Bible book you are on. 

Sharing the Gospel & Evangelism 

*How to share my Testimony - Link 

Gospel Messages  John MacArthur

Gospel Messages Ray Comfort 

*Ministries 

-  Grace to You 

-  LivingWaters.com

 - GotQuestions.org

-  Carm.org 

*Tracts 

*Sharing the Gospel 

Also, make sure to tell others about Jesus whenever you can. We can do this by sharing our salvation testimony (and include the Law and the Cross). You can also do so by sharing a gospel tract like this one, or with a internet based gospel message. It is better to share the gospel with your friends before you invite them to church. Church is the place for believers, and Christians go into the world to share the gospel. 

God has told us to “Go into all the world and preach the gospel.” That might sound a little scary as a new believer, but you cant help but want to tell others about their need for salvation. You can also get simple training on how to share the gospel and can also use tracts. See www.SchoolofBiblicalEvangelism.com & from LivingWaters.com you can get free training at their youtube channel (under playlist of “Way of the Master season 1-4”). A simple gospel video https://tinyurl.com/agoodtest (includes a fuller gospel presentation “text” below the video) can also be useful to share, in various ways in a digital era. You can send it by text to those you know. It can even be included in the signature line of your email. Or posted online on social media. 

One final note, you do not need to have all the answers anyone might ask you when sharing the gospel. Simply share the gospel and if they ask something, say you do not know but could get back to them. Ask for their email address. If they genuinely want to know the answer, follow up after talking with a leader at church on what to say. Then include the gospel message (a link) if it is by email. Pray for them, and leave it with God. Be kind, & grateful to God for any answers you find out and never have a know it all attitude when you talk with others after you learn many answers. Be Humble. Focus on Jesus, not on yourself. 

At some point, if you go into the community to share Jesus, always go with 1-2 other believers for your own safety and for legal reasons, plus they are a great resource for answers, plus they can pray for the conversations you have and you can pray for theirs, in real time. 

*Online Witnessing Tips

 - Create a folder on your computer (laptop or desktop) with answers to questions people ask you, and use that as a cut and paste option so you do not need to spend additional countless hours retyping out everything you had already said to someone before. If you are on the go, and using your phone, simply type the Q&A into your notes, and move it to a cloud note app, and backup a copy on your computer in a document. As most cloud app services store the original on your phone, and if your phone dies, everything you had on that phone is gone from the cloud. Also, keeping it on your computer, helps you organize it in folders by topics such as Christian/Answers/Atheism or Christian/Answers/Cults/JehovahWitnesses or Christian/Answers/FalseReligions/Catholicsm or Christian/Answers/FalseReligions/Charismatic or Christian/Answers/ChristianLiving or Christian/Answers/General and things like that so you have it all sectioned off for easy answers. You can come up with folders to go under each sub topic, as you encounter them. And feel free to use information from GotQuestions.org to help you with some of the answer. You might want to tweak the answer you want to give from what they say, and provide additional thoughts or verses as appropriate. *the good thing about this is, you can also share it with your Christian family members, and your witnessing group at church, to help everyone save time. 

 - You can provide answers to people's questions by sending them either the generic link to GotQuestions.org or find the exact Q&A from that site and paste that link to them. Or send a link to a video that answers the question from Youtube. RedPenLogic is one that might be helpful, so are short clips that deal with various issues and questions from other channels, most are listed below. 

Youtube Channels

Living Waters.com (see playlists, otherwise it might seem overwhelming)

Evangelism Playlist (mine)

Sermons Playlist (mine) 

Grace to You (John MacArthur) 

Love Worth Finding (Adrian Rogers)

Ministry name (Charles Stanley) 

Ligonier Ministries (Steve Lawson) 

What is God up to?

 So how is my year going? I wonder what God is up to.

I just finished a regular physical, the blood work sent me to Hematology Jan 1st, and was diagnosed with a Rare blood cancer, plus anemia. I was told they have no cure for it. The problem is in my bone marrow and has to do with my platelets, and my blood reproducing messed up cells and causes blood clotting. Research shows varied range of life expectancy with the diagnosis, (10-15 years). Various problems from of the conditions can lead to early death, and if it mutates life expectancy is lowered to 1-3 years.

With my conditions symptoms cause various pain and issues as it progresses. Overall the summary is - It damages and destroys the bone marrow eventually, and blood clots & heart attack are inevitable. 

*No idea how I got this at all. Dr's also have no idea either. It's not genetic. Not much known. They're still researching on it to find out.

*Only 80k people in USA have this. It has been found globally.

* it can mutate to Leukemia. 

*I've learned there is no transplant option avail for those with my diagnosis, even if it mutates to Leukemia. Even if there was, it wont cure the problem of this particular diagnosis/disease I have.

There are other problematic possibilities as it progresses; I have no idea how debilitating or how fast my health & quality of life will go downhill, during my remaining time on earth. Even if I dont have a blood clot causing a heart attack btwn now and a major cancer, sleeping thru the night, as well as living thru every hour & day feels like a blessing. 

Though this is very sudden news, I know it's not the end because Jesus is my Savior. So, as one last thing I might be able to do, before I exit this life, I ask you to give real thought to something "for your own self", regardless what you think right now. Please go thru this briefly 

www.NeedGod.com <-- click here, now.

Whether you are not a Christian, or think you are, please click the link, even as a simple "courtesy" to my request, or out of curiosity what it's going to say. 

We are not guaranteed tomorrow; but we can know for sure where our tomorrow will be. God has told us Today is the day for salvation. We Can live every day in a relationship with God in our life; starts now and lasts for eternity. (*No matter what you think is true or believe, you should make certain to Know what God has actually said to ensure you were not told wrong your whole life). 

For those who are believers, please pray for me, as we know the prayers of His children is powerful.

If you do turn to Christ, below helps can assist you. As well as a few other posts here on the blog with resources. I hope it blesses you.

If you have questions, or to find a Biblical church, check out https://tms.edu/find-a-church/. 

1-800-554-7223.

(if there's no church near you contact the closest one and ask the pastor for a recommendation.)

As you start your new life with God here are some helps: www.saveyourselfsomepain.com

New Believers study with audio: https://www.gracebooks.com/fundamentals-of-the-faith-fof...

www.gty.org for Bible studies via messages (Genesis - Revelation)

Bible Recommendation: https://www.gty.org/store/bibles/44LSBHC/legacy-standard-bible- 

also NASB2020 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%201...

free audio Bible of nasb2020 also at

https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/audio/

Sharing your salvation testimony & learning to share the gospel: www.livingwaters.com and www.schoolofbiblicalevangelism.com

Computer Died

 So my computer died in 2016.

 I was unable to get a new one until 2022. It is hard to type anything out without a keyboard. Phone keyboards are so tiny and take forever to write anything. Plus I had no room on the phone for another app at that time till now. I always have cheapy or free phones so they are very limited. Praise God I now have a computer. A friend worked at a place where they sell old computers for $80. It has been 6 years without a computer. So much time was lost for things I could have been doing. Ironically, the computer is 6 years old. haha. I hope it lasts a long time! I am so grateful for this computer. You can check out several of my older posts (pre computer crash) on the blog. And for anything useful I'll post more here in the future.

Your Moment of Truth - Tract

 A MILLION DOLLAR Chance  

Imagine you were given the chance to win a MILLION DOLLARS on a very popular game show. Would you give it a try? The show is broadcast in all countries and seen by EVERYONE in the world. The show has a system that ensures you tell the TRUTH to 20 questions. Still interested?

THE QUESTIONS

Imagine if they asked you questions like:

Have you told lies in your life? How would you answer? Now, imagine the game show had the ability to display EVERY lie that you ever told, keep in mind that ALL THE WORLD is watching (*including* the very people you lied to). Have you ever stolen anything? Taken *anything* that belonged to someone else? Think honestly about this one. Remember, all the people watching KNOW what you've stolen, as it is being revealed to everyone.  

Have you ever been angry at someone, (which is actually the same as committing murder in your heart)? What if the whole world could see the thoughts you had toward someone in your rage? What would they see? Are those the kind of thoughts you would want others to see, INCLUDING the people you had those thoughts about?  

Have you ever sexually lusted after someone or silomething in your thoughts?  Again, imagine that they had the ability to show all those thoughts you had. All those deep dark thoughts are made clear for the ENTIRE world to see. What would your mother think? or your grandmother? or others? Now...

What about all the people you lusted after? What would THEY think? Remember, as clear as day, they would be watching ALL the thoughts you had about them, when you thought nobody would ever know. How would you feel about that? What if the whole point of the questions was to reach the final question: Are you a good person? Would you, in good conscience, be able to say yes to that?  

REALITY TV

You see, for all of us, this “game show” will actually be a reality some day. These questions you've looked at are from God's moral Law, the Ten Commandments. They are God's standard.   When you die, You will have to account. When you stand before God's Judgment throne. He “will bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good or whether it be evil” (Ecclesiastes 12:13-14). How will you do on that day? How did you answer those four questions? Keep in mind that God sees EVERYTHING, even the things you think nobody knows about.

A BAD Person?

What did you answer on that last question “Are you a good person?” If you are reasonable, you will see that, just like the rest of us, you're *not* a good person, but a bad person in God's eyes. And forget what others think about you, as your situation is much more serious than offending men. Because, All sin is “against God”. The Bible says: “Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually (Genesis 6:5). God also said “there is none that does good, no not one” (Romans 3:12).   And mankind is corrupt at it's core, “The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it?” (Jeremiah 17:9). We tell lies because our hearts are corrupt: “Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks” (Luke 6:45). 

What Can You Do?

Because a sinner's is corrupt, it is impossible to please God. You are in big trouble because God says all liars, people who have sex before marriage, and all who violate His Law will be sentenced to Hell. Including those who are trusting in their own self-righteousness. You need to understand that there's nothing you can *do*. No works or other attempts to “bribe” God will work. You cannot save yourself from God's wrath. 

In God's eyes you are a criminal, a violator of God's Law.  God said “The wages of sin is death” and Scripture is clear the penalty for the breaking the law is an eternity in Hell. God is Just so has to punish sin. He cant just forget or pretend all of your crimes never happened. The punishment for the crime is severe – a never ending eternity in Hell. 

So while you can't do anything GOD can do something for you. You could never pay the high cost of the fine for your crimes to God. Someone has to pay the payment for the crimes you committed, it will either be you (for eternity in Hell) or a perfect substitute (that releases you from the penalty). There's only ONE person who *could* take your punishment - God himself. Just over 2,000 years ago God came to earth to be that Substitute. God became a man. He took on human flesh (when He was born of a virgin, & called Jesus). He lived a sinless perfect life which you and I could not. He then SUFFERED the wrath of God the Father when He was crucified on the cross. Jesus took God's judgment & punishment upon himself, which you and I deserve. Only HE could satisfy that wrath, Only HE could pay the sin debt by His death (Romans 6:23). Scripture tells us that “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins”, and only a perfect substitute could take the sinners place (Leviticus 17:11). God showed He was satisfied (that the debt was paid) by raising Jesus from the dead! God Proved His love for you. And He revealed his attributes of perfect Love, Mercy and Grace to us in this way. 

 This is why Scripture reveals to us

• “While we were sinners Christ died for us.”

• “For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life”John 3:16 . He died so you could be made right with God and receive eternal life. The Law revealed our sin, and Jesus made salvation possible.“The Law was a schoolmaster to lead us to Christ.”

• God has told us that “there is salvation in no other, that Jesus is “the only way to God” and that

• “There is no other name in which men can be saved”. Jesus stated “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, no man comes to the Father, but through me.”

Please talk to God today, right now this very moment. He wants you to turn to him for salvation, so your debt can be paid. 160,000 people die every day, and today could be your last day. Tomorrow is never promised (Proverbs 27:1). God tells us in Scripture that “it is appointed for men to die once, but after this comes the judgment” (Hebrews 9:27).  "The Lord is not wanting any to perish,  but that all should come to repentance" (2 Pet. 3:9).  God tells us in Scripture “Today is the day of salvation”.  Nothing is more important than getting right with God, immediately.  Do you want to be made right with God?

How To Get Right With God

Have you realize the seriousness of your sins against God, in their true state, and how God really sees you? Have you realized that there's *nothing* you can do (and nothing in you) that can please God, nor contribute to being right with Him? Have you realized His amazing offer of the free gift of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ? If so, Call out to Him through prayer. 1. Repent of your Sin and 2. Put your trust in Jesus. If you do, you will receive forgiveness of your sins, and be made right with God. 

Tell Him your genuine heart desire to (once and for all) turn from sinning, and from now on you want to do what pleases Him. That you want to receive the free gift of salvation through trusting in everything Jesus did for you. This repentance includes turning from sin and turning to God. You can no longer live a selfish sinful life, but one of humble surrender and submission to God. 

We can thank and glorify God in his Goodness for doing this for us. We can turn our back on Sin and live rightly towards God through the salvation he offers in Jesus Christ, BY the power of the Holy Spirit. God will not leave you to do it on your own, but together with God you can live rightly as you walk in this world. 

If you genuinely ask God to forgive you of all your sins, He will save you today and give you “spiritual life” with new and right desires (through the power of the Holy Spirit). When you turn to God, He will immediately apply the payment Jesus made for you to your Case. Your sin debt will be paid for. God will then see you as one who has Christ's righteousness covering you. 

When you turn to God in prayer, a conversion happens. You are born again by the Holy Spirit, and He will live in you. He will guide you in righteous living, and help you become more and more like Christ. This happens through reading and applying the Bible to your daily life. The Spirit will help you walk through life (in difficult and good times). Jesus is our great High Priest interceding for us in Heaven, and we can pray directly to God. God says “to pray without ceasing”. And that “Jesus is our great High Priest who makes intercession for us to God”. We can pray directly to God in all situations, including if we are struggling with sin. We won't get rid of sin completely until Jesus brings us to Heaven and gives us a body fit for eternity. But Scripture and the Spirit help us live godly and become more and more like Christ.  

Living the Christian Life 

If you have just started a personal relationship with God (that begins now and lasts eternally) - God is now on the throne of your life, and as Jesus said “Father, not my will be done but yours.” Life is no longer about “me” but about living rightly toward God, and for Him. Earth is no longer your home, your life is now Heaven focused. Your first act of obedience to God is to get Baptized. So, find a born-again Bible believing Church in your area, and ask the pastor for baptism. This simply shows you have died to your old nature and have been raised from death to life through Jesus resurrection. Then get involved in a discipleship class to learn how to start living a Christian life. *If your church doesnt have a class for that, you can go through Fundamentals of the Faith class from GraceBooks.com. 

To find a church near you or  visit 

If you need church search assistance call ---  800-555-GRACE

For helpful steps as you grow in Christ, please visit 

God hasnt left us alone to fend for ourselves on earth as a Christian. You live out your Christian life through knowing and applying Scripture. Start daily Bible reading (God communicating with you), and daily prayer (you communicating with God), so you can obey what God tells you. Start in the New Testament of John as a starting place, and pray during that time of fellowship together. Note, God might not always say yes to your prayers, but pray for His will to be done, not yours. Just like Jesus “Father, not my will be done but yours.”

Attend Worship every Sunday, and fellowship with believers. Join a Bible study group through Sunday School or a fellowship group (a home group meet up). Grow in the faith and make Christian friends. 

Once you mature a bit, go meet your church leaders and find out how & where you can serve God. Of course we serve and help other believers in many ways in general, but, the Holy Spirit has given you a special gift to be used in serving believers in your local church. So make sure to obey God by serving Him in that way, and be a blessing to the Christians there. 

Also, make sure to tell others about Jesus whenever you can. We can do this by sharing our salvation testimony (and include the Law and the Cross). You can also do so by sharing a gospel tract like this one, or with a internet based gospel message. It is better to share the gospel with your friends before you invite them to church. Church is the place for believers, and Christians go into the world to share the gospel. 

God has told us to “Go into all the world and preach the gospel.” That might sound a little scary as a new believer, but you cant help but want to tell others about their need for salvation. You can also get simple training on how to share the gospel and can also use tracts. See www.SchoolofBiblicalEvangelism.com & from LivingWaters.com you can get free training at their youtube channel (under playlist of “Way of the Master season 1-4”). A simple gospel video https://tinyurl.com/agoodtest (includes a fuller gospel presentation “text” below the video) can also be useful to share, in various ways in a digital era. You can send it by text to those you know. It can even be included in the signature line of your email. Or posted online on social media. 

One final note, you do not need to have all the answers anyone might ask you when sharing the gospel. Simply share the gospel and if they ask something, say you do not know but could get back to them. Ask for their email address. If they genuinely want to know the answer, follow up after talking with a leader at church on what to say. Then include the gospel message (a link) if it is by email. Pray for them, and leave it with God. Be kind, & grateful to God for any answers you find out and never have a know it all attitude when you talk with others after you learn many answers. Be Humble. Focus on Jesus, not on yourself. 

At some point, if you go into the community to share Jesus, always go with 1-2 other believers for your own safety and for legal reasons, plus they are a great resource for answers, plus they can pray for the conversations you have and you can pray for theirs, in real time. 

 

To study the Bible, a great resource is at GTY.org – simply search for the Bible book you are reading through, (Genesis thru Revelation), and you will find sermons based on those books and chapters. 

Bible recommendation is: the new 2021 Legacy Standard Bible at GTY.org $50, and free online version 

A great study Bible: the MacArthur Study Bible, has many helpful explanations as you read. It is currently available in the NASB version for $36 at GraceBooks.com , take a peek. And free through StudyBible.org 

A good free Audio Bible to listen to in your car or while you read along with Scripture is  https://tinyurl.com/AudioBibleNASB2020 

Free Christian podcast. 

Bonus!: New Believers tips and  RESOURCES 

 

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