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Another quality Christian video product which has been around for a few years, is Word Pictures. Produced by Cross TV, these unique video presentations use a combination of direct presentation, dramatization, and visual backdrops to create an extremely effective teaching tool.

 Personally I believe Word Pictures to be one of the finest video teaching tools available for introducing, digging into, and discussing a broad variety of subjects. In addition, because of their unique presentation, I have seen them work effectively with modern tweens and teens who are often lax in applying themselves to the work of understanding.

Coming to them in a format with which they are familiar, video / audio, these video’s quality of presentation, draw the listener in - engaging their minds, sometimes without them realizing how much they are taking in at the moment.

Word Pictures offers several series covering a variety of topics:

• The “Defending the Faith” Series
• The “Wake Up Call” Series
• The “Love Of God” Series
• The “You Must Be Born Again” Series
• The “Two Sides of the Same Coin” Series
• The “Resetting the Standards” Series
• The “King of Kings” Series

 They also produce some stand alone videos by several guest teachers as well as several subject specific videos which deal with issues such as:

• The birth of Christ
• Rock and Roll
• Jesus Freaks
• Resurrection
• Prayer
• The ‘Why’ question

Much of their ministry goal is delineated in the following quote by R.A. Torry (which is posted on their web site):

“We can accomplish more by time and strength put into prayer (and Bible study) than we can by putting the same amount of time and strength into anything else. The religion of Jesus Christ is a supernatural religion from start to finish, and we should live our lives in supernatural power. . . The power of God through Jesus Christ. . . And we should perform our service with supernatural power, the power of God ministered by the Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ: Prayer will bring the power of God into our work, and into promoting our individual growth into the likeness of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ as nothing else but the study of the Word of God.”

In a society which challenges the Christian from all sides, in a church which is struggling to regain her identity, in a religious climate which diminishes the truths of Scripture, strong and Biblical teaching tools are gold mines for the truth seeker. These are some of the best!

The Way Of The Master, a training and resource program, offers a unique, Biblical, and effective approach to witnessing. Whether you find yourself talking to a stranger on the street or sharing the Gospel with friends, neighbors, or family, you will benefit.

Not just another ‘four Spiritual laws’ or funky tract company, The Way Of The Master presents down-to-earth Biblical teaching on the ‘hows’ of witnessing, practical video presentations with real-life witnessing clips and useful instruction, and helpful witnessing tools to make your job easier.

Kurt Cameron and Ray Comfort take you straight to the Bible for instruction on how to witness. They begin with an in-depth look at Jesus’ conversation with the rich young ruler. Pulling insights from this clearly presented discourse, they show the vital importance of using God’s Law in our witnessing encounters.

As they point out, America’s churches are filled with non-believers. In an effort to make the Gospel ‘acceptable’ we have opened our doors wide to whoever would say the right words or walk the aisle. While there is nothing wrong with ‘right words’ or ‘aisle walking’, in and of themselves, too often we have shunned ‘sin’ in favor presenting a ‘Jesus can do this. . . .’ for you Gospel.

However, as these lines from Emerson, Lake, and Palmer’s still popular Christmas carol, “I Believe In Father Christmas” reveal, a seeker friendly approach often leads to disillusioned unbelievers.

“They sold me a dream of Christmas

These words break my heart. Are Christians guilty of false advertising? Have we sold unbelievers a ‘dream’? Have we told them a ‘fairy story’? Did they believe in ‘the Israelite’, but not in the Christ of the Bible?

If so, what are we ‘selling’? Is this the gospel or have we lost the heart behind our message? Are we selling a life-enhancement package or seeking to reach the sinner’s heart with a the hope of salvation from their sins?

If you are searching for direction in how to really witness instead of giving a false hope which will only leave unbelievers disillusioned or resentful toward the Gospel, take a look at Way Of the Master. Kirk and Ray will reveal some simple truths which will reform your idea of witnessing and light a fire in your heart for the lost. And, after all, is not our calling, as Christians, to ‘go’ and ‘preach’ and ‘teach’?