I have eight personal Bibles I’ve collected over the years. My primary study Bible is the New King James Version (NKJV). I couldn’t stand the thought of writing in my study Bibles so I bought an old Scofield Bible at Goodwill for $1 and I use that as my witness Bible. I’ve written extensively on both inner and outer covers plus all the extra pages at the front and back. I’ve tabbed the key verses most pastor’s use to witness for Christ. In my witness Bible I also keep folded copies of the proofs of God I’ve mentioned in previous blogs. I have the 23 physical proofs of God, the 6 proofs God authored the Bible, and the 36 Bible prophecies fulfilled by Jesus Christ confirming him as the Son of God. I also have a written outline for witnessing for Jesus which I’ll cover in a later blog.
Getting back to my proofs, the physical proofs of God can be used to reach those who don’t believe in God at all. If they can’t believe by faith in an invisible God who controls everything maybe they can see the logic in how our universe is fine tuned for life at every turn. If someone believes in God but can’t accept the Holy Bible as God’s Word you can use the six proofs I’ve provided. The evidence is undeniable. Finally, if anyone finds it hard to believe that God would come to earth in human form and die a horrible death on the cross for us I have provided the written proof in the 36 fulfilled prophecies of the Messiah by the man Jesus Christ.
Prophecy is simply history written in advance and God has done this to prove to us he is God and the Author of history. Only Jehovah knows the end from the beginning. Over 500 Bible prophecies have been fulfilled and all the other false religions of the world have exactly zero fulfilled prophecies. Satan has done his best to lead people away from the truth and our job as witnesses to the truth is to gently point people in the right direction. Then it’s up to the Holy Spirit to convict people of their sin and save them unto eternal life. Whether we reap or sow we are simply the messenger bringing the “good news” of the gospel of Christ Jesus to a fallen world. The Lord commands us to work in his harvest and to do that we must first study God’s Word and then learn how to witness effectively. Everyone needs a witness plan they are comfortable with. Through trial and error you’ll find what works best for you. The important thing is to begin!