By Ed Vasicek on
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evangelism, tracts
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I used to litter rest rooms everywhere with tracts. I still believe they can be useful in certain situations, but I don’t use them nearly as much as I used to. And, although it is a common recreational activity in the theological world to criticize the 4 Spiritual Laws, and know a number of people who were led to Christ visit this simple approach. Several tract publishers are no longer in business. What about you? Your thoughts are appreciated.

Do you use tracts or evangelistic booklets (4 Laws, etc.) typically?

Yes, frequently.
0% (0 votes)
Yes, sometimes
33% (3 votes)
Yes, but not as much as I used to.
33% (3 votes)
No, but I need to get back in the habit.
0% (0 votes)
No, I used to do so but no longer do.
11% (1 vote)
No, and never have.
22% (2 votes)
Other
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: 9

Discussion

Thu, 06/12/25

I like the "Bridge to Eternal Life" tract. I believe tracts are most effective when you are able to give them to people you know and/or who you have already been talking to about the Lord. Tracts also allow and opportunity for follow up if you know the person. It is not unusual for someone to comment about a tract I gave them and for that to lead to further discussion. I think there are a lot of people who want to talk to someone about spiritual matters, but do not know who is "safe" to talk to. If you are willing to talk about God and to share a tract, all of a sudden, you become that "safe" person.

I also use tracts if I need to give someone my contact information or if I need to give them other info that needs to be written down. I just jot a not on the tract and tell them they can also read it when they have time.

Fri, 06/13/25

I was saved in part through the reading of a tract ("God's Simple Plan of Salvation") that somebody put on my windshield. I have used tracts continually in my involvement in door-to-door evangelism, which I have done all the years that I have been a believer.

The "Bridge" tract has a verse reference problem in at least some of its editions that needs to be addressed:

"Physical death separates a person's soul from his or her body (Hebrews 9:27)."

Although Hebrews 9:27 does speak about judgment after death, it does not teach what this statement says. James 2:26 would be much better as support for that statement.

I have contacted the publisher of the tract about addressing that problem but have not received any response.

Sun, 06/15/25

A number of the young adults in our church work in fast food restaurants and have commented that they are constantly finding tracts littered through the restaurant and rest rooms. and left on tables. If you use tracts etc., please have the courage to at least hand them to people with a word of encouragement! And if you leave one with a tip, make your tip generous.

"Some things are of that nature as to make one's fancy chuckle, while his heart doth ache." John Bunyan