Podcast Episode 2 with Tony Ramsek

The transcript is from an episode of Bibles and Bullhorns, hosted by Jonathan Morris and Jon Neifert featuring Tony Ramsek, a prominent evangelist associated with What Does the Scripture Say, Answers in Genesis, and Living Waters.

Key Points:

Introduction:

• Tony Ramsek is introduced as an experienced evangelist with roles in various ministries, including his nonprofit What Does the Scripture Say.
• His work emphasizes biblical evangelism, apologetics, and equipping believers for outreach.

Evangelism Approach:

• Tony emphasizes the importance of scripture as the foundation for evangelism, inspired by Romans 4:3, which asks, “What does the scripture say?”
• His evangelism combines the use of the law, gospel, and apologetics, aiming to guide conversations toward the conscience rather than intellectual debates.
• He stresses balancing apologetics as a pre-evangelism tool, ensuring it doesn’t overshadow sharing the gospel.

Booth Ministry:

• Tony is a strong advocate of gospel booth ministry as an effective outreach method, allowing unbelievers to approach Christians in a non-confrontational setting.
• Practical tips include using free resources like Bibles and tracts to engage people, creating a welcoming booth setup, and encouraging new evangelists to participate.

Creation Evangelism:

• Tony explains how creation apologetics addresses common misconceptions, such as attributing the world’s brokenness to God rather than humanity’s sin.
• He outlines the “Seven Cs of History” (Creation, Corruption, Catastrophe, Confusion, Christ, Cross, Consummation) as a framework for sharing the gospel.

Witnessing Techniques:

• Tony shares his “Five Steps to Successful Witnessing,” a roadmap for evangelistic conversations:
  1. Start with natural topics.  
  2. Transition to spiritual matters.  
  3. Present the law to highlight sin.  
  4. Share the gospel.  
  5. Call for repentance and faith.

• He encourages being filled with scripture, listening well, and tailoring conversations to individuals.

Events and Resources:

• Tony mentions participating in major evangelism events, such as Riverfest in Cincinnati, where large crowds offer opportunities for gospel conversations and outreach.
• He provides practical advice for getting started in evangelism and directs listeners to his website, *What Does the Scripture Say*, for further resources.

The discussion reinforces the importance of scripture, evangelistic creativity, and relying on God’s sovereignty in salvation. Would you like a deeper focus on any specific section?