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Personal Evangelism Made Easy
"The Way of the Master"
A summary of the excellent material by
Ray Comfort & Kirk Cameron

THE WAY OF THE MASTER - W D J D: The Four Stepping Stones

If you can remember the four stepping stones you can confidently lead ANY witnessing conversation.

• Just follow the four stepping stones to reach your goal.

• You can say goodbye to your fears.

W- Would you consider yourself to be a good person?

People are not offended by this question.

If they say "no" ask them what they mean. Remember you are asking people about their favourite subject – themselves.

Expect people to respond, "I'm a pretty good person" or "I'm a really good person" This reveals their pride and their self-righteousness.

At this point you are ready to use the Law (the 10 commandments) to humble them - the way Jesus did. Now move to the next stepping stone.

D- Do you think you have kept the Ten Commandments?

Some will say yes, others will say no. Regardless you simply continue by saying, "Let's take a look at a few and see."

9th Commandment Have you ever told a lie?"

Some will say that they told only white lies. Ask them "what does that make you?" They will admit "A liar"

8th Commandment "Have you ever stolen anything?"

Many will claim that they have not. "Have you ever taken anything that is not yours, regardless of the value?" Some will try to trivialise theft. Ask ‘What does that make you?" and press them to say "A thief"

7th Commandment "Have you ever committed adultery?" Again most will say "No" Jesus said "whoever looks upon a woman/man to lust after her has committed adultery with her/him already in his/her heart" "Have you ever looked at someone with lust?"

3rd Commandment "Have you ever taken the Lord's name in vain?" That is called "blasphemy", and God promises that He will not hold anyone blameless who takes His Name in vain.

NOTE: You should be noticing something at this point. The individual will either grow quiet (be shut up under the Law Romans 3:20) or will be getting agitated. If the person seems to recognise their guilt, you may say at this point: By your own admission, you are a lying thief, a blasphemer, and an adulterer at heart, and we have only looked at four of the 10 Commandments.

If they are still trying to justify themselves, go through a few more Commandments.

J-JUDGMENT: If God judges you by the Ten Commandments on the Day of Judgment, will you be innocent or guilty?

Often people become awakened (aware of their sin).

If the person has not yet begun to show signs of conviction, he will more than likely start now.

Most people will sense where you are going with the conversation and say, "innocent." But people must confess their guilt if they are ever to come to Jesus.

If a confession of guilt does not happen then you will need to help them see that they are guilty. This can be done by saying to the person that if they are honest then they know that they are guilty before God.

D- DESTINY: Will you go to heaven or hell?

Gently ask, "Do you think you will go to heaven or hell? People will not be offended because you are simply asking a question, rather than telling them where they are going.

Some will say "Hell" but most will say "Heaven"

Don't be afraid to tell people that if they die in their sins, the Bible makes it clear that they will go to hell. Ask, "Does that concern you?"

Tell them that you don't want them to go to hell, and God does not want them to go to hell. Plead with them

Don't feel pressured to give the Good News to a proud, self-righteous sinner (rebellious, cussing, and arrogant) who is not willing to admit his guilt before God. Remember, Jesus did not give the gospel to the rich, young ruler, because he needed the Law to humble him first.

If the person admits that it does concern him, only at that point should you go to the gospel. If you are able to detect humility (the person is no longer justifying and defending himself), or his responses indicate that he has been humbled.

You now have the glorious pleasure of sharing the Good News

Sharing the Gospel – The Good News

Here’s a good way to begin sharing the gospel: “God provided a way for you to be forgiven. The question is, how do you access this forgiveness?”

Take the time to explain this thoroughly: “God loves you so much that He sent His only Son to suffer and die in your place, taking your punishment for you so that you could live. It is this simple: you broke the Law and Jesus paid your fine. Then Jesus rose from the dead and defeated death.

If you will repent – turn away from sin – and place your trust in Jesus Christ as your Saviour, God will forgive you and grant you everlasting life. He will change you from the inside out, and make you a new person in Chris.t”

John 3:16 This is the time to magnify the love of God to the sinner – Go for it – Don’t hold back. Then lead the person in prayer.