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Witnessing Paper
Derrick Butler
Liberty University Online

What method of evangelism did you use and how did you start the conversation? The method I used to witness to my Non Commissioned Officer SSG Brown is the Romans Road to salvation method. I used this because he is for the most part a straight forward person. I’ve worked with SSG Brown for about 15 months. I know that he considers himself Catholic since that’s what he grew up practicing. He has never been confirmed and is currently a non-active member. We talk often about our faiths so his wife is seven months pregnant and I asked how they will raise their child spiritually?
What was the reaction (questions/comments/statements) of the unbeliever?
SSG Brown’s response was “I’ll raise him Catholic, while reiterating if you do what’s right and be a good person you should be fine in God’s eyes. No one knows what’s up there so I’m not going to put any unrealistic pressure on him to be perfect.” I followed up with what are the criteria of a good person. Who qualifies the value of good? The word good has so many gray areas with it depending on who you’re talking to. I stated, we have a perfect sacrifice for our sin which is Jesus. God was pleased with his suffering for us so, when we confess that Jesus is our Lord and believe he rose from the dead for us we are saved. This faith confession is the reason we are in “good” standing with God.” The intent was never to be perfect is was to strive to be like the one who is. I mentioned the Philippians 3:14 scripture to close my statement.
How did you conclude the conversation in order to follow up?
The conversation concluded with a heart to heart out pouring from me. I told him I believe it was a miracle from God that you wife is pregnant. I remember you coming to work excited and stressed about the pregnancy treatments you and your wife have tried though ten years of trying to conceive a child. This is no coincidence that I was able to see it be in your life during this precious time. My wife and I encouraged and prayed for this miracle now the baby boy will be here in December. SSG Brown thanked me and said he does believe in God and recognizes what Jesus did. He questions the bible’s relevancy due to it was written centuries ago by people who wanted to influence the world. I told him I’m always here when you need me and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask. I did not get discouraged because we’ve come a long way when he didn’t even acknowledge Jesus at all. This was a seed sown on good ground.

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