DL Moody

[JonC]

Then why not go out and pass the out like what DL Moody and his followers did?

I like what D. L. Moody did in terms of evangelism. As you keep talking about his "followers", is it fair to assume you have not read much of the man?

 

[evangelist6589]

I like what D. L. Moody did in terms of evangelism. As you keep talking about his "followers", is it fair to assume you have not read much of the man?

I have read what David Jeremiah said about him and that he and his followers passed out millions of tracts.

 

[Salty]

Thank goodness only 1-2 people of the 50 or so I ran into yesterday denied the tracts as most took them. Most do not think like In The Light or Ann.

I was saying that if someone passed out real money, I would take it.

 

[Salty]

And has been explained many many times I understand that. However this thread is about tracts.

and your OP stated: "
Did you know that DL Moody and his followers passed out millions of tracts in their day? Many of you respect Moody but many of you are against tracts. Why?"

and as we have stated MANY times - we are not necessary against tractrs. -
Your OP only emphasized passing out tracts - it appears you shy away from other forms of evangelism

Have you in the past year attempted to be a witness to (in ways other than only leaving a tract)The
1) a co-worker
2) a neighbor
3) a relative
4) a clerk at a store you frequent
5) your postman

 

[annsni]

I have read what David Jeremiah said about him and that he and his followers passed out millions of tracts.

So you have not actually read anything from DL Moody?

 

[Don]

Have you not noticed or looked into the fact that there are lots of varieties of tracts? Some are more in depth for conversations and some are just meant to pass out and so they are short and simple. I am all for a conversation and prefer that but this is not always possible especially at the 16th st mall where so many are in a hurry to get somewhere.

Either you totally missed my points, or you're trolling.

 

[Don]

I have read what David Jeremiah said about him and that he and his followers passed out millions of tracts.

How hard would it be, since you have enough time to post to Baptist Board, to do a Google search on DL Moody and learn some things for yourself?

 

[Salty]

Either you totally missed my points, or you're trolling.

or you do not completely explain yourself

 

[Jerome]

Here are the two sentences from David Jeremiah's new book Is This The End? that E6589 has apparently fixated on. Not sure where E6589's getting the "his followers" bit, perhaps he's projecting?

https://books.google.com/books?id=OKy7CwAAQBAJ&pg=PA134

These revivals amid the Civil War birthed the ministry of military chaplains, with one of the first being a young firebrand named Dwight L. Moody. He and others distributed millions of tracts, preached thousands of sermons, and baptized countless converts.

 

[JonC]

I have read what David Jeremiah said about him and that he and his followers passed out millions of tracts.

I have not read Dr. Jeremiah writing of Moody's followers. Ihave read enough of Moody to know that he would have abhored the notion. Moody sought to train disciples for Christ, not himself. I believe he made that clear several times.

I do know they used flyers. But like I said before, I don't mind using tracts.

Did you know that Moody strove to train lay leadership to evangelize - not as lone evangelists but under the authority of their local churches? Did you know this effort ultimately became the Bible Institute?

All I am saying is that we cannot say "Hey, Moody used tracts" to justify a method of evangelism foreign to his teaching. Yes, Moody used tracts. So does the Jehovah Witnesses. It is not the use of tracts, but how they are used that many here oppose.

 

[evangelist6589]

Here are the two sentences from David Jeremiah's new book Is This The End? that E6589 has apparently fixated on. Not sure where E6589's getting the "his followers" bit, perhaps he's projecting?

https://books.google.com/books?id=OKy7CwAAQBAJ&pg=PA134

He and others.... well they could have been his followers. Regardless DL Moody and others passed out lots of tracts. I am all for tracts, conversations and open air preaching.

 

[evangelist6589]

and your OP stated: "
Did you know that DL Moody and his followers passed out millions of tracts in their day? Many of you respect Moody but many of you are against tracts. Why?"

and as we have stated MANY times - we are not necessary against tractrs. -
Your OP only emphasized passing out tracts - it appears you shy away from other forms of evangelism

Have you in the past year attempted to be a witness to (in ways other than only leaving a tract)The
1) a co-worker
2) a neighbor
3) a relative
4) a clerk at a store you frequent
5) your postman

Wrong. When I go out witnessing I have spoken with lots of people and prayed with many. Tracts are useful to pass out when people do not have time to talk.

 

[evangelist6589]

I have not read Dr. Jeremiah writing of Moody's followers. Ihave read enough of Moody to know that he would have abhored the notion. Moody sought to train disciples for Christ, not himself. I believe he made that clear several times.

I do know they used flyers. But like I said before, I don't mind using tracts.

Did you know that Moody strove to train lay leadership to evangelize - not as lone evangelists but under the authority of their local churches? Did you know this effort ultimately became the Bible Institute?

All I am saying is that we cannot say "Hey, Moody used tracts" to justify a method of evangelism foreign to his teaching. Yes, Moody used tracts. So does the Jehovah Witnesses. It is not the use of tracts, but how they are used that many here oppose.

Nothing wrong with using tracts and they are great to pass out at busy places, and can lead to conversations with people which is ultimately the best goal. Frankly passing out gospels or NT's would be better but they cost more and may end up in the trash.

 

[Salty]

Wrong. When I go out witnessing I have spoken with lots of people and prayed with many. Tracts are useful to pass out when people do not have time to talk.

But you missed my point - you only EMPHASIS is on passing out tracts

 

[evangelist6589]

But you missed my point - you only EMPHASIS is on passing out tracts

In this thread because that's the focus. But I have started other threads on personal evangelism and open air.

 

[annsni]

Here is a great read by R.A. Torrey on "The Use of Tracts"

https://www.biblebelievers.com/Torrey3.html

Please note that he does not tell us to leave them on wagon seats or on tables but instead to have personal contact with people and THEN use the tracts. There are some great words in here and I highly agree. That is why I carry some tracts in my purse.

 

[JonC]

Nothing wrong with using tracts and they are great to pass out at busy places, and can lead to conversations with people which is ultimately the best goal. Frankly passing out gospels or NT's would be better but they cost more and may end up in the trash.

I understand. D. L. Moody had a heart for reaching people with the message of the gospel and "walking them through" salvation. While I don't necessarily agree with all of his views, he certainly serves as both an inspiration and indictment of our efforts.

I wonder how much technology can change the use of tracts. I never considered it before, but we can walk through scripture and leave others with a copy electronically.

 

[evangelist6589]

Here is a great read by R.A. Torrey on "The Use of Tracts"

https://www.biblebelievers.com/Torrey3.html

Please note that he does not tell us to leave them on wagon seats or on tables but instead to have personal contact with people and THEN use the tracts. There are some great words in here and I highly agree. That is why I carry some tracts in my purse.

Oftentimes people who are too proud to be talked with, will read a tract when no one is looking.

Tracts are useful for people who do not want to talk. This is what I have been saying the entire time.

 

[evangelist6589]

Here is a great read by R.A. Torrey on "The Use of Tracts"

https://www.biblebelievers.com/Torrey3.html

Please note that he does not tell us to leave them on wagon seats or on tables but instead to have personal contact with people and THEN use the tracts. There are some great words in here and I highly agree. That is why I carry some tracts in my purse.

You carry tracts?????? What type? Can you post a link?

 

[JonC]

Oftentimes people who are too proud to be talked with, will read a tract when no one is looking.

Tracts are useful for people who do not want to talk. This is what I have been saying the entire time.

I don't know that this is "pride". When I lived in Germany you just didn't talk to people on the street uninvited (something I loved about living there). But I can see how tracts can be useful.