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How to share the Bilingual Tracts
Bilingual Gospel tracts are an effective way to share the Gospel over a cup of
tea or coffee. Tell your friend that you have found something over the Internet that
you think they would be interested in. Position the tract so that you both can read it. Go
through the tract slowly, giving your friend time to look at their home language to
clarify anything you are saying.
All of the tracts on this website are based on "The Four Spiritual Laws"
by Bill Bright. You will find that the English title and text vary from tract to tract,
however. This is because we back-translated from the other language, preserving the
cultural adaptations that the tract has already gone through. This gives you the correct
logic, relevant issues, or appropriate verses for each culture.
The Bi-lingual Four Spiritual Laws and techniques listed here on how to use it are
designed to enable Christians to be more effective in their witness for Christ. We do not
claim that this particular presentation is the only way to introduce others to Christ, nor
even the best way. It should be remembered that it is the Holy Spirit who draws
individuals to Christ by using men, methods and materials to communicate His truths.
Millions of men and women in most countries of the world have prayed to receive Christ
through the direct, simple presentation of the gospel contained in this article.
Approximately one billion copies have been distributed in all of the major languages of
the world.
Introducing the article
Presenting the Gospel
Encouraging a person to pray to receive Christ
Assurance of Salvation
Introducing the Four Spiritual Laws article
Following are several statements that have been used effectively in introducing the
Four Spiritual Laws:
- "Have you heard of the Four Spiritual Laws?"
- "Would you help me by giving me your opinion of the Four Spiritual Laws?"
- When you believe someone may be a Christian but are not really sure, you could say,
"I have been a Christian for years but I have just recently found a way to express my
faith that really makes sense. I would like to share it with you. Have you heard of the
Four Spiritual Laws?"
Presenting the Four Spiritual Laws.
- Breathe spiritually. Exhale the impure (confess your sin, 1 John 1:9) and inhale the
pure (surrender the control of your life to Christ, Ephesians 5:18, and appropriate the
fullness of the Holy Spirit by faith, 1 John 5:14,15.
- Be sensitive to an individual's interest and the leading of the Holy Spirit. The
simplest way to explain the Four Spiritual Laws is to read the article aloud. However, be
careful not to allow the presentation to become mechanical. Remember, you are not just
sharing principles -- you are introducing the person to Christ. The Four Spiritual Laws
are simply a tool to help you effectively communicate the gospel. Pray for God's love to
be expressed through you.
- When questions arise that would change the subject, explain that most questions are
answered as you go through the Four Spiritual Laws. Or say, "That's a good question.
Let's talk about it after we have completed reading the Four Spiritual Laws."
- Be sensitive to the individual. If there seems to be no response, stop and ask, "Is
this making sense?"
- Hold the article so that it can be seen clearly. Use a pen to focus on key points. This
will help hold attention.
- In a group, give each person a Four Spiritual Laws article. Pray with those who are
interested in receiving Christ. If only one is interested, be sensitive and in most cases
talk with him privately.
- If someone has already heard the Four Spiritual Laws, ask him what he thought of the
article and if he has any questions. If he is interested and the gospel is not clear, go
over the Four Spiritual Laws again.
- When a person does not receive Christ during your first time together, assure him of
your availability of further counsel.
Make another appointment is he is interested.
Pray for him. Occasionally ask him if he has thought further about your discussion or
if he has any questions.
Encouraging a person to pray to receive Christ.
After presenting the Four Spiritual Laws, you will want to encourage the one with whom
you have shared the "good news" to receive Christ. Do not hesitate to provide a
specific opportunity to do so. Many times one who has previously appeared to be rather
indifferent will want to pray when he is confronted with the definite opportunity to ask
Jesus Christ to be Savior and Lord of his life.
Therefore:
- After presenting Law Four, be sure to ask the questions on the bottom of page 3.
- Explain how one can receive Christ through prayer (page 4).
- Read the prayer aloud (page 4).
- Ask, "Does this prayer express the desire of your heart?" (page 4)
- Say, "If it does, you may wish to pray this prayer right now, and Christ will come
into your life, as he promised." (Pause at this time for prayer. Make sure that
people with whom you are sharing can see the prayer to read it.)
- If the person hesitates to pray aloud, ask, "Would you like to repeat the prayer
after me as I read it?"
- Pray
- If the person wishes to pray silently, you may suggest that he close his prayer with an
audible "Amen" so that you know when to begin your prayer.
- If the person is not yet ready to pray, simply tell him that one day you believe he will
want to receive Christ and you would like him to know how to do so. Then ask if he
understands how to receive Christ.
Assuring a person that Christ is in his life.
- Ask the questions on the bottom of page 4.
- Explain the importance of not depending upon feelings (page 5).
- Explain the diagram (page 5).
- Explain that, in the moment that they, as an act of faith, received Christ, many things
happened, as listed on the bottom of page 5.
- Arrange to meet again as soon as possible, within not more than 48 hours . If personal
follow-through is impossible, make sure you establish continuing follow-through by mail.
- Emphasize the importance of the church and Christian fellowship (page 6).
For additional information regarding training in sharing your faith in Christ and for
other available materials, write to:
Campus Crusade for Christ International
100 Sunport Lane
Orlando, FL 32809
USA
 
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