C.R.A.P. Method of Evangelism
C onfess … your sin
2 Timothy 2:19 – NIV
“The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away (i.e., REPENT) from wickedness.”
1 John 1:9 – NIV
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify (cleanse) us from all unrighteousness.
R epent … of your sin
Acts 3:19 – NIV
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, …
Acts 20:21 – NIV
I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus.
A cknowledge … Christ as Savior and Lord of your life … and willingly A ccept the ‘gift’ that He has offered.
1 John 4:15 – NIV
If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God.
Acts 2:41 – NIV
Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.
P ray … to receive that ‘gift’
Romans 10:9-10 – NASB
9 that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord [this is what prayer is], and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; 10 for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation.
1 John 1:9 – NIV
If we confess our sins [we do that through prayer], he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify (cleanse) us from all unrighteousness.