Normal Evangelism (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1910 Excerpt: ...and a Scriptural message. A neat sign may be placed near the church entrance so as to catch the eye of the passer-by. The local papers may be used with good results. For the most part, newspaper men are exceedingly kind in opening their columns for religious information. Let us bear in mind that they are busy men and when they are gracious enough to lend us the use of their papers we should be appreciative enough to write out announcements, extracts of sermons, or whatever they may be willing to publish. Let us use every legitimate means for arousing interest in the Lord's work, yet avoiding the spectacular. We need not look askance upon the world's best methods of advertising but rather appropriate and use them to the very best advantage in the extention of the Master's kingdom on earth. Training In Personal Work The wisdom of Jesus is shown in gathering a few of His disciples together for training in soulwinning. He said: "Come ye after Me, and I will make you fishers of men." In His training of these few disciples He multiplied His power many times. The wise pastor will gather a few earnest souls about him and train and encourage them in the service of winning others to the _, . Lord Jesus. It will be a blessing to them and they in turn will become a blessing to others. It will do the pastor's own soul good to engage in a work like this. Our people need to learn the value of the personal touch and along with it the value of an immortal soul. In the words of Dr. Cnrtlanri Myers, Christians need to learn that: "This is the greatest work in the world, because it has in it the greatest love for humanity, the greatest obedience to Christ, the greatest elevation..of character and the greatest satisfaction oflife." Comparatively few Christian...