The Pocket Testament League and the Power of One
A Review of the Pocket Testament League at www.ptl.org By Lene Madsen
Have you ever doubted you could
make a difference in this world? Or quaked at the thought of personal evangelism? Or ever felt as though you’re just
marking time until you breathe your last? Those are lies from the pit of hell. Each
of us still drawing breath on this earth, no matter how young or old, vigorous
or feeble we may be, has a God-given purpose to fulfill. And as Christians we
know that God not only calls us to walk with Him but to share the Gospel with others.
But in today’s increasingly anti-Christian
culture evangelism has become a scary word for
many Christians. But the Pocket Testament League, aka, PTL, has ‘a help for
that.’ They offer free evangelism training.
Their “Evangelism Boot Camp” is a powerful, self-paced, seven-part training
program that is sent to you by email.
PTL’s small beginning in personal
evangelism is a testament to the Power of One
plugged into God. It’s the enormous difference one person, yielded to the Holy
Spirit, can make. Helen Cadbury was a shy girl of thirteen when God dropped the
seed-idea into her heart. She then invited friends over and they made a pact to
“Read, Carry, and Share” the Word of God. They sewed pockets into their dresses
so they could carry Scripture with them everywhere and called themselves the Pocket
Testament League. The year was 1893.
Today PTL is available worldwide 24/7.
Their website, http://www.ptl.org , utilizes
the latest in communication technology and is filled with excellent evangelism tools for the individual Christian. They
offer free evangelism training, various Bible
study options, as well as free daily devotionals.
Has anyone ever asked you: “What’s
the point?” Or, “Why does anyone need salvation?” PTL has a help for that. One
of their dynamite evangelism tools is “Why Am
I Here?” It’s a short video with a fresh approach that captures and holds your
attention in a fun, non-preachy way. The salvation message is presented in an
actively illustrated story form easily understood by all ages.
The best evangelism tools are the Gospel of John pocket
size booklets available at no charge. This is the heart and soul of PTL. They
come in three different translations and up to five different languages. There
are numerous dynamic covers from which to choose. Each cover is designed to appeal to different
groups. Each also contains a Plan of Salvation with a Prayer and a Decision
page.
