http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dbhester/2010/11/09/interview-with-trisha-ramos-on-evangelism
We spent some time discussing the two following acronyms:
W.D.J.D and C.R.A.F.T
Next time you're out on the streets sharing your faith, simply remember the acronym W.D.J.D.
W - "WOULD you consider yourself to be a good person?" (Prov. 20:6)
D - "DO you think you've kept the Ten Commandments?" (James 2:10)
J - "JUDGMENT - if God JUDGES you by that standard, will you be innocent or guilty?" (James 2:10), (Rom. 2:12; 3:19),
D - "DESTINY - what's your DESTINY going to be... will you end up in heaven or hell?" (Rev. 21:8)
So then what's the next step?
Answer: Give the individual(s) the Good News!
It's important to learn how to present the Gospel. Make sure you mention that God sent His Son (Jesus Christ) who was perfect and never sinned and yet he went to the cross and died for sinners. Mention that Jesus rose from the dead and defeated death. He is no longer in the grave. You can say something to the effect of this, "We broke God’s Law, and Jesus paid the fine for sinners." Then make sure you tell them that they can be reconciled with God. Here's what they need to do. Repent and trust in the Savior, and God will forgive their sins and dismiss their case. You can ask if they understand what you have told them.
Remember the acronym C.R.A.F.T. to help you if you have trouble with presenting the Good News:
C - CROSS: Jesus suffered for sinners, he died and rose from the dead. (1 John 4:10), (Rev. 1:5), (John 3:16)
R - REPENTANCE: Confess and forsake all sin (Matt. 9:13), (Mark 1:16; 2:17; 6:12), (2 Cor. 7:10), (Acts 17:30)
A - AND
F - FAITH: More than belief, it's trust in Jesus for salvation (John 3:15-18)
T- TRUTH: Point to the truth of the Bible and encourage them to get right with God today. (2 Cor. 6:2), (James 4:14)
And finally, it's always good to encourage the individual to get plugged into a solid Bible-believing, Christ-centered, God-exalting church. You can send them to this link to do so:
http://fishwithtrish.com/faq.php
If you have any questions or comments regarding this radio show please post them below in the comment section of this post. Thanks so much for your interest and support - David Hester
