Topics that should be covered

The first part of this page organizes suggested subjects for tracts. Each subject may lead to one or more tracts. Titles may be suggested by each subject (in parentheses). The second part of this page is to collect sources of ideas.

Use Steps to Christ to flesh out the topics.

1. God's Love for Me
2. My Need of Jesus
3. Repentance and Confession
4. Surrender and Victory
5. Faith (claiming Bible promises)
6. Walking With Jesus (love and obedience, how to overcome temptation)
7. Growing in Jesus (desires, thoughts, motivation, upward focus)
8. Secret Prayer (Jesus' example, how to pray)
9. Bible Study (like a map, daily habit, benefits, examples of people who studied the Bible)
10. Understanding the Bible
11. Your Influence (the power of influence, either good or bad; being an example to your associates)
12. Your Commission (Jesus’ commission, ways to reach out to others, God’s love in us will shine out to to others, makes us a light and example)
13. Your Neighbor (how to help needy, orphans, widows, poor)
14. A Friendship with God (abiding in Jesus, love, joy and peace)

1. A Christian Home (created by God in Eden, why Satan wants so much to destroy it, its purpose of being a light to others)
2. Choosing a Life Partner (love vs. infatuation, requisites to look for and cultivate, forbidden or hasty marriages, ask counsel of godly adults, courtship)
3. A Successful Marriage (created in Eden, mutual affection, wife's submission and husband's love, conflict resolution)
4. Purity (adultery, divorce, guarding the thoughts, polygamy)
5. Raising Children (roles of the father and mother, teaching obedience, family Bible study)
6. A Happy Home (virtues like courtesy, kind words, working together)
7. Guarding the Heart (avoiding bad influences, mental health, friendships)
8. The Use of Money (God's ownership of everything, tithe and offering, earning money by hard work, how to save money)
9. The Use of Time (not wasting, diligence, sports, useful recreation activities such as time in nature, hard work, helping others)
10. The Gift of the Tongue (pure and kind words, no criticism or jesting, how to give reproof, be slow to speak)

1. The Bible (who wrote it, how to know it is true, importance to show the way of life, Bible study)
2. What is God Like? (equality and unity, overview of each Person)
3. Where Did I Come From? (story of Creation, the power of God's word, will cover why there is sin in the next tract)
4. An Evil World; a Good God: Why? (the origin of sin in heaven, Adam and Eve's disobedience, breaking God's law brought death, Jesus made a way of escape–will cover more in tract #6)
5. The Great Controversy (war between God and Satan, how I can be a part, the armor of God)
6. Jesus, Our Savior (the life, death, resurrection of Jesus)
7. How Can I be Saved? (what God has done, who saves me, faith and acceptance)
8. Growing in Christ
9. The Church (what is the church, Jesus the Head, assembling together, unity, the Lord's supper)
10. What Does God Want Me to Do? (who is the remnant, what is our mission, three angel's messages, how to share the gospel)
11. My Old Life Dead; My New Life in Jesus (the choice it symbolizes, a public message to others, immersion vs. sprinkling, who should be baptized)
12. Am I Gifted? (spiritual gifts from God for the edification of the church, overview of the gifts including prophecy in the last days, tests of a prophet)
13. God's Law
14. A Gift for You (Sabbath)
15. My Things Are Not Really Mine (God is the owner of all things, how to be economical, use possessions wisely, tithe and offerings)
16. Christian Behavior (my life to represent Christ, overview of health, drugs & alcohol, dress, movies and how I use my time)
17. Marriage and the Family (who to marry, what marriage represents, divorce, child raising)
18. Jesus, our High Priest (the earthly sanctuary, the heavenly sanctuary, Jesus as Priest, what He is doing, 2300 year prophecy)
19. The Second Coming (what is the second coming, what it will be like before and during, when it will be, not secret)
20. Death and Resurrection (the wages of sin is death, what death is like, immortality given to the righteous)
21. The End of Sin (millennium, sin destroyed, the new earth)

1. The Temple of God (God's original plan for our body to be perfect and in His image; the results of sin, how to take care of our body as God's temple)
2. Eight Natural Doctors (overview)
3. Nutrition (unclean meats, the best foods for us, eating good quality food even with cheap foods, regularity and proper time for meals, balanced meals)
4. Exercise (its benefits on the circulation, digestion, muscles, & mental health; useful work)
5. Sunshine (its benefits, have sunlight in your house, vitamin D, infra-red rays; too much)
6. Air (fresh, pure air; free circulation in the rooms; deep breathing; country living)
7. Water (how much to drink, benefits of drinking plenty, signs of dehydration; bathing)
8. Rest (benefits of proper rest such as rejuvenation, healing, strengthened immune system; how much and when to sleep, ways to sleep better, weekly rest)
9. Your Spiritual Health (a relationship with God, peace, trust, forgiveness; benefits on the physical health)
10. Your Mental Health (attitude, healthful thoughts, cheerfulness, forgiveness, how to deal with depression, trust)
11. When I Get Sick (prevention, prayer & surrender, consider the cause and make changes, use natural remedies as much as possible, counterfeit healings)
12. Cleanliness (how to boil drinking water, clean hands and dishes, bathe, keep home tidy)
13. Charcoal (its benefits and several ways to use it, both internally and externally)
14. Hydrotherapy (benefits of water treatments such as better circulation, relaxation, relieving congestion; several ways that water is so useful-e.g. non irritating, abundance, high heat capacity; a few simple treatments such as contrast baths and steam inhalation and their benefits)
15. Herbs, the Natural Medicine (discuss available herbs and their benefits for preventing and treating disease)
16. Alcohol (its ill effects both personally and on others, how to break an addiction)
17. Tobacco, Drugs (as applicable) (Many people drink tea, coffee, energy drinks that contain caffeine)
18. Dress (a witness to the world, modesty, neat and clean, healthful, not too tight, distinct between genders, jewelry)
19. Music (sacred music, Satan's use of music, rhythm and how syncopated affects the lower passions, the origin of rock music, training of the voice)
20. Theatrics (indulging in entertainment and emotions rather than the plain Word, distracts attention to the actor, encourages vice and insincerity)
21. Sports (the spirit of competition is of Satan, love vs. hatred)
22. Truth or Fiction? (the importance of truth as found in Jesus, writings to avoid such as infidels, sensational or romantic, fiction stories; replacements such as Bible study)

The books containing the reasons of our faith must be translated into all languages. PM 211.2

The truth must be published far more extensively than it yet has been. It must be defined in clear, sharp lines before the people. It must be presented in short but conclusive arguments. . . PM 45.1

Tracts upon the important points of truth for the present time should be handed out freely to all who will accept them. PM 45.5

I saw that the last-day signs should be brought out clearly, for the manifestations of Satan are on the increase. PM 46.5

To give all nations the message of warning—this is to be the object of our efforts. PM 47.1

From city to city, and from country to country, they are to carry the publications containing the promises of the Saviour’s soon coming. PM 47.1

Numberless words need not be put upon paper to justify what speaks for itself and shines in its clearness. Truth is straight, plain, clear, and stands out boldly in its own defense; but it is not so with error. PM 47.4

Our energies should be devoted to the publication of literature of the purest quality and the most elevating character. PM 48.1

Our periodicals must go forth laden with truth that has a vital, spiritual interest for the people. PM 48.1

Our publishing institutions are to exalt the claims of God’s downtrodden law. . . . In clear, distinct lines they are to present the necessity of obedience to all His commandments. PM 48.3

Through their testimony the Sabbath of the fourth commandment is to stand as a witness, a constant reminder of God, to attract notice and arouse investigation that shall direct the minds of men to their Creator. PM 48.3

Let it never be forgotten that these [publishing] institutions are to cooperate with the ministry of the delegates of heaven [the Three Angels' Messages]. PM 49.1

We are called upon to arouse the people to prepare for the great issues before them. We must give warning to those who are standing on the very brink of ruin. PM 49.4

God’s people are to put forth every power in combating Satan’s falsehoods and pulling down his strongholds. PM 49.4

To every human being in the wide world who will give heed, we are to make plain the principles at stake in the great controversy—principles upon which hangs the eternal destiny of the soul. PM 49.4

Throughout the world His people are to raise memorials of His Sabbath, the sign between Him and them that He is the One who sanctifies them. PM 50.6

In our health institutions, our publishing houses, our schools, all should work harmoniously to carry out the purpose of God, and everything connected with the institutions should tend toward reform. PM 53.2

Teach the people that it is better to know how to keep well than how to cure disease. 9T 161.2

Our success will depend on carrying forward the work in the simplicity in which Christ carried it forward, without any theatrical display. Ev 139.4

Those who come to our restaurants should be supplied with reading matter. Leaflets treating on the lessons of Christ should be given them. 4MR 284.1

I saw that the truth must go and that we must not be too fearful, that tracts and papers might better go to three where they were not needed than to have one deprived of them who prizes them and can be benefited by them. PM 46.5

Tracts, papers, and books, as the case demands, should be circulated in all the cities and villages in the land. Here is missionary work for all. PM 44.3

Tracts upon the important points of truth for the present time should be handed out freely to all who will accept them. PM 45.5