Kirk Cameron: Boldness Necessary -- and Available -- for Effective Witnessing
by Allie Martin
September 29, 2005
(AgapePress) - The co-host of a popular television show which teaches biblical methods of evangelism says believers can overcome fear when it comes to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Kirk Cameron is co-host of "The Way of the Master" with evangelist Ray Comfort. The weekly half-hour program features evangelism training and video clips of actual street witnessing. Cameron says believers must witness in word and in deed. He acknowledges that most people do not want to appear pushy or offensive when it comes to sharing the gospel; and as a result, he says, many remain silent, choosing instead to just "live the life."
"But the truth is," says the well-known Christian actor, "it's the power of the gospel that leads to salvation -- and we need to learn to open up our mouth. Not just walk the walk, but we need to talk the walk and explain the gospel so that people can hear the Word and understand it and put their faith in Christ."
Instead of relying on marketing methods to attract people, Cameron says the true gospel needs to be emphasized. And people respond to a proper use of God's law when witnessing, he says.
"Every single person has a conscience, and when that conscience is awakened by the law of God the way that Jesus did it, the way that Paul did it in the scriptures, a person begins to hunger and thirst for righteousness," Cameron shares. "Like Jesus said, we ought to be thirsting and hungering. When that is awakened and a person understands his need for mercy and forgiveness, then the cross becomes wonderful and amazing and priceless."
The first two seasons of "The Way of the Master" are now available as an evangelism training tool at the Way of the Master website. Cameron also stars in the upcoming movie, Left Behind: The World at War.
Allie Martin, a regular contributor to AgapePress, is a reporter for American Family Radio News, which can be heard online.
