How To Bring Them To Christ

by Reuben A. Torrey

Author R. A. Torrey, who won thousands to the Lord, takes you step-by-step through receiving the power to witness and dealing with indifferent and skeptical people.

Genres: Christian, Evangelism, Classics

110 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

Reuben Archer Torrey studied at Yale and in Germany before taking up a pastorate in the United States. As a gifted intellectual, administrator, and Bible teacher, he went on to pastor Moody Church in Chicago and became D.L. Moody's closest associate. In his later years, he traveled the world as an evangelist speaking to millions in Australia, New Zealand, India, England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Japan, China, Hawaii, Germany, the United States, and Canada. Torrey edited the last two volumes of the monumental "The Fundamentals" and was instrumental in the founding of both Moody Bible Institute and BIOLA University.

Reviews

[Honeybee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent tutorial for witnessing to various types of people

I have been involved for decades in various types of Christian service, and I am always eager to learn how to do better at evangelism. I have taken witnessing classes, but most have taught a particular method or pattern of witnessing (such as the FAITH acronym, Four Spiritual Laws, The Roman Road or the Bridge illustration). Generally, those “one size fits all” methods haven’t worked for me.

What makes this book different is that it helps you understand the various hindrances people have that keep them from receiving Christ and how to overcome these by directing individuals to scriptures that address their particular needs. The last chapter in the book is my favorite, since it emphasizes that without being filled with the Holy Spirit, no one is going to be an effective witness for Christ.

Everyone called to the ministry of evangelism should read this book. Anyone else who desires to lead people to Christ will benefit from reading it, as well. The best part is that, since this is a classic, you can get it for free on Amazon!

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Guide

Clearly reminds us to allow God and his Word to work in hearts. Great reference book to help win people to Jesus Christ.

[Jaci · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aunque este libro es pequeño, tuve que leerlo con calma, ya que contiene mucha información sobre situaciones que pueden ocurrir cuando evangelizas a alguien. Además, proporciona una vasta cantidad de versículos bíblicos que debes y/o puedes emplear en dichas circunstancias.
Lo que me encanta de R. A. Torrey es que es preciso con la información y no entra en rodeos para explicar algo o mostrarte la realidad.
Si tengo la oportunidad de leer más libros de este autor, estoy segura de que lo haré.

[Michael Toleno · Rating 3 out of 5]

Many good perspectives on the topic of evangelism, somewhat weighed down by stories about people who said that exact right thing at the right time, resulting in instant conversion or other hoped-for response—a common weakness of many evangelism books. My edition has no ISBN whatsoever! (This review is almost identical to my review of People Sharing Jesus because I read both books more than five years ago and don't remember them well enough to make further distinctions.)

[Annette · Rating 2 out of 5]

Disappointed

I am extremely disappointed in the author. While he is excellent at quoting scripture, the book shows bias against other Christian denominations, and he becomes so judgemental, that I stopped reading about 75% of the way through the book. It is sad because the book starts out well. (Note: I do not belong to the denomination he severely judges, but I have studied their denomination, and I know the statements in the book are false and prejudiced.)

[Lady Safari · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good information

This little book contain such great advise! I definitely learnt a lot, but the one area I was hoping he would cover, was not covered.

I know people who state that they are Christians, but that they can't believe that Christ rose from the dead, because logic says that's not possible. I would dearly like to learn how to deal with this.

[Andy Febrico Bintoro · Rating 4 out of 5]

You could read this book for free on google play books.
a simple guide for evangelism. the book designed for any type of people, how to answer them biblically, though there are no apologetics answer for scientific people or skeptics.

[Steve Gregory · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good teaching on evangelism.

This is a good teaching on evangelism. It is to the point and straightforward. It is a very practical book.

[Cindy DeLong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Using Bible verses, it answers all the common excuses a person uses for not believing in Jesus.

[Jehiel Ortiz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good reading

Easy to read, easy to understand. Very practical and useful. If you want to learn how to preach the gospel on one on one this is your book.

[Michael Larson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall it was a great, practical book. Whoever reprinted it, should have done a little editing. That's the only reason for the 4 stars.

[Nasser Jahan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent little book to help believers who struggle with sharing their faith gain insight and resources to be more successful in sharing the Gospel. I love most of Torrey's books, but this one is exceptionally good.

[Jonathon Aramis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Learn to answer hard questions from people so close to following Jesus.

[Justin Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

A practical book that gives different passages and approaches of using the Bible to lead people to Christ. Fundamentally sound, thought the final chapter entitled, "The Baptism of the Holy Spirit" seems to be Torrey's heretical soap box that doesn't belong in this book. Still the book is useful, especially when it reminds the reader that he can use his own Biblically based soap box of one verse for each situation, rather than have seemingly countless verses memorized.

[Jeff · Rating 3 out of 5]

I felt like I should have rated this book higher because it is designed to help people witness, but truthfully, witnessing is best learned with a partner as you go out and tell people about Jesus. This book is good and will give you pointers for certain situations, but witnessing is learned best by doing.

[Stephen Neal · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I have read on personal evangelism. The book is thoroughly scriptural with hundreds of references. Though it is an old book, it is written in a very simple manner.