The Five A’s Of Evangelism is an invaluable tool for those seeking to effectively share the Gospel. Various helpful methods exist, such as The Romans Road, The Ephesians Road, The Galatians Road, The Bridge, The Four Spiritual Laws, and the Ephesians 6:23 Law.

The Five A’s offer a distinct advantage by resolving the ongoing debate about whether someone is “good enough” for heaven or “not bad enough” for hell. It begins with establishing that God is righteous, and to enter heaven requires righteousness. This standard of perfection is God’s standard, and it is impossible for us to measure up to such a standard. Now, let me ask you, do you know anyone who meets that standard? This approach effectively demonstrates the necessity for salvation by grace. Unlike other presentations that often lead to debates about keeping the Ten Commandments or whether one is good enough to go to heaven, the Five A’s presentation eliminates such unnecessary discussions by focusing on the righteousness of God. Focusing on God makes things so much easier!

Irrespective of your personal approach to evangelism, the Five A’s of Evangelism equips you with five essential and well-developed topics to enhance your witness. It guides you in developing the best way for you to personally approach people with the Gospel, share the message of atonement, help others accept the Lord’s gift of salvation, assure them of their salvation, and initiate follow-up discipleship training. These topics are conveniently summarized in the anacronym of five A’s: Approach, Atonement, Acceptance, Assurance, and Appointment.

If you find this resource for effective evangelism beneficial, we would appreciate hearing how it has helped you. By sharing your experience and how you have utilized these tools, you can encourage others to explore ways to become better witnesses as well.

Topics

1. Testimony Tract
2. Five A’s of Evangelism
3. Personal Evangelism Strategy

Your Testimony (Examples)

1. When were you saved?
2. What helped you become a Christian?
3. Why did you become a Christian?
4. How did you become a Christian?
5. Why do you encourage others to be Christians?

The Five A’s of Evangelism

1. Approach
2. Atonement
3. Acceptance
4. Assurance
5. Appointment

First ‘A’: Approach

Establish a relationship with people in order to share the Gospel.

1. Contact Evangelism
2. Relationship Evangelism
3. The BIG Question

Contact Evangelism

• Lifestyle Evangelism
• Referral Evangelism
• Canvass Evangelism
• Promotional Evangelism

Relationship Evangelism

• Be a friend
• Spend time
• Invite to activities
• Introduce to members of the church

Evangelism materials (Available here)

• Tracts, personal and topical
• Video presentations
• Audio cassettes
• Newspapers
• Books and booklets
• Study guides
• Brochures

The Big Question

• Share your testimony
• Share 1 John 5:13
• “If you died tonight, are you 100% Sure you would go to heaven?”

Second ‘A’: Atonement

Two goals

1. Get them lost
2. Get them saved

Get them lost

1. God is righteous

(Habakkuk 1:13 & Rev 21:27)

Question 1: How righteous do you have to be to get into heaven?

Question 2: Do you know anyone that perfect?

2. Man is unrighteous

(Rom 3:10 & 23)

Question: If you do not go to heaven, where will you go?

3. God condemns the unrighteous

(Rom 6:23 & Rev 21:8)

Question: Based on what I showed you, if you died tonight where would you go?

Get them saved

1. God loves you (Rom 5:8) “He wants to save you”
2.  Jesus died for you (Rom 5:8) “You can be forgiven”
3.  Jesus will change you (2Cor 5:21) “You can be born again”

Question: Do you understand that God can and wants to give you eternal life?

Third ‘A’: Acceptance

Explain how to be saved with Romans 10:9-13.

• The promise
• Repentance and lordship
• Believing
• Trusting
• No doubt
• Calling upon the Lord
• Accepting the invitation
• Dealing with hesitation
• Question 1: Do you believe that God can and wants to give you eternal life?
• Question 2: Do you want God to give you eternal life?

Fourth ‘A’: Assurance

Questions to ask

• Did you accept God’s invitation to save you?
• Did He save you?
• If you died right now, where will you go?
• Are you 100% certain?
• How do you know? (Review 1John 5:13)
• If you died tonight, are you 100% certain you would go to heaven?
• If you died ten years from now, where would you go?
• If you died ten minutes ago, where would you be?

Finalizing assurance

• Prayer of thanks to God
• Congratulations

Fifth ‘A’: Appointment

• Begin follow up!
• Meet tomorrow to learn more.
• God has a plan for your life (John 15:8-11)
• Resources

1. 1. Word of God (1Peter 2:2)
   2. Spirit of God (Ephesians 5:18)
   3. Church of God (Ephesians 4:11-14)

• Obedience (Luke 6:46)

SUMMARY

1. Approach (1 John 5:13)
2. Atonement

• God (Hab 1:13 & Rev 21:27)
• Man (Rom 3:10 & 23)
• Hell (Rom 6:23 & Rev 21:8)
• Jesus (Rom 5:8 & 2Cor 5:21)

3. Acceptance (Romans 10:9-13)
4. Assurance (1 John 5:13)
5. Appointment (1Jo 15:8-11; 1Pet 2:2; Eph 5:18; Eph 4:11-14; Luke

Five A’s Brochure

Five A’s Workbook

Five A’s Lecture Handout