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10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by winner01(m): 12:59am On Jan 10, 2016 |
1. Be intentional. Learn how to be intentional in your relationships, and think: How can I help this conversation to go deeper to a more spiritual conversation? 2. Ask questions. Here are some suggestions: What gets you through hard times? Do you ever pray? What are your hopes for the future? What's your idea of success? 3. Pray. Not just before, but also ask for God's help while you are with them. But here's a tip – don't say it out loud. 4. Preach the gospel. Hearing the gospel for the first time is the best apologetic. Lots of people reject the gospel, but that's because they've never heard it in the first place. They've never heard a message about God that could be described as good and full of hope; they've just heard about rules, morality, and condemnation. They have never heard that Jesus came to the world to rescue, not to condemn. 5. Know your audience. Many people will have no Christian background at all. This means that the way we answer questions in church or a Bible study may be very different than with people who have never stepped inside a place of worship. Unchurched people don't have the same presuppositions that we have – they don't assume that the Bible has any authority, for example. We can't just quote Bible verses. 6. If you don't know the answer, don't make it up. Why not just tell the gospel, without thinking about apologetics? If only it were that simple. If we were not in a world full of lies and distortions, it might be possible. But when you're asked a question and you don't know answer, it's good to say, "That's a good question, I don't know the answer, I'm going to go and think and read, and chat about it." The more you go away to find the answers, the more you will grow. 7. Keep it relevant. When Paul spoke to the Gentiles in Acts 17, he didn't use scripture. To Athenians, he quoted their own poets. Don't be afraid to use modern films, literature and philosophy in your responses or as illustrations. 8. Think deeply. When we face tough questions, there are two helpful things to ask ourselves. First, why would someone ask this? Second, what question could I ask in response? You might miss the nuanced and personal angle of a question. For a lot of people, even asking a question can be a big emotional step. So we should affirm that question. 9. Ask more questions. It's not just about giving good answers. It's also about asking questions about other people's answers. Here are some examples: What do you know about Christ? Do you think all religions are the same? It sounds like you value inclusiveness, but aren't you excluding my belief? Is it possible to remove all evil and suffering, without violating human freedom? It sounds like you think this Christian teaching is immoral, so what do you think makes something moral? How do we know anything is true? If I were to answer that question to your satisfaction, would you give your life to Christ right now? If not, what's the real issue? 10. Don't try to argue people into the Kingdom. There is a difference between knowing God and showing God. Other people can't know our own personal experience; we have to be able to appeal to reasons and arguments and evidence that is accessible. The goal is not to win arguments, it is to win people. It is also about persuasion of the gospel's reality – not manipulation, which attempts to violate rational freedom and will. Source;http://www.christiantoday.com/article/10.tips.for.talking.about.jesus/60015.htm 29 Likes 5 Shares
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Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by xender(m): 1:18am On Jan 10, 2016 |
great write up. keep it up.. 1 Like |
Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by joliyp(f): 1:27am On Jan 10, 2016 |
good job sir |
Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by TI1919(m): 3:24am On Jan 10, 2016 |
1. Repentance first 2. Live the life for people to see and ... ![]() 1 Like |
Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by winner01(m): 11:59pm On Jan 16, 2016 |
Many christians have questions. Serious ones. The link below has many of your questions answered in form of free and short e-books. http://www.ucg.org/bible-study-tools/booklets May God bless you. |
Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by winner01(m): 1:08am On Jan 24, 2016 |
TI1919:True. |
Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by bimbochoco(m): 9:12am On Jan 24, 2016 |
Ok |
Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by Sissyshakara(f): 9:12am On Jan 24, 2016 |
Ok |
Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by Nobody: 9:14am On Jan 24, 2016 |
FOR SURE I MADE IT FIRST TO COMMENT, THOU JESUS IS LORD |
Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by Mopolchi: 9:15am On Jan 24, 2016 |
Okay. I have taken note. |
Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by boboLIL(m): 9:15am On Jan 24, 2016 |
God bless us dis week... 1 Like |
Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by SPG4U(m): 9:16am On Jan 24, 2016 |
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Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by Mopolchi: 9:16am On Jan 24, 2016 |
vtcomdegov:Mister man, for where? You apparently need to be awake while writing these you have written. |
Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by Timoleon(m): 9:23am On Jan 24, 2016 |
ok. |
Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by kristen12(f): 9:40am On Jan 24, 2016 |
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Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by ITbomb(m): 9:48am On Jan 24, 2016 |
Good I hate it when peeps come around and start telling me whether I know that Jesus came and die for me. I mean, there are people that have heard about that a million times, they need a different approach to get their attention. There are people that knows little or nothing about salvation and there are others that backslided after a good understanding of the gospel. You don't approach them the same way When you talk about Jesus, you should understand your audience |
Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by firstking01(m): 10:07am On Jan 24, 2016 |
Godbless u op |
Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by firstking01(m): 10:08am On Jan 24, 2016 |
joliyp:was waiting for ur reply?? |
Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by winner01(m): 10:29am On Jan 24, 2016 |
firstking01:God bless you too sir |
Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by bxcode(m): 10:54am On Jan 24, 2016 |
Nice write up Op, I believe we ought to inventive in our ways of telling people about Jesus. People usually put up their defence mechanism once someone comes and starts preaching about repentance and sin to them only, which is good of course but outrightly condemns such a person. We can innovate and still preach the gospel daily as we live. You can print powerful simple gospel quotes about Jesus on the tops you wear for instance and everyone you come across that day will be ministered to even without you opening your mouth, plus many other ways. God bless us all as we continue to propagate the gospel of Christ here on earth. 1 Like |
Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by mccooler(m): 11:19am On Jan 24, 2016 |
wow!!! God bless you. Evangelism is key.. wisdom is important to avoid doing more harm than good. i love you advise. |
Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by virginboy1(m): 11:23am On Jan 24, 2016 |
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Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by virginboy1(m): 11:24am On Jan 24, 2016 |
God help Us Amen. But the concept of Hell still baffles me 1 Like |
Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by Healthybiz: 11:35am On Jan 24, 2016 |
![]() Keep up the good work. |
Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by xender(m): 2:13pm On Jan 24, 2016 |
great...repent all |
Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by Codyt(m): 3:08pm On Jan 24, 2016 |
TI1919:FACT |
Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by Codyt(m): 3:10pm On Jan 24, 2016 |
ITbomb:At the emboldened... Very crucial in everything. |
Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by winner01(m): 3:35pm On Jan 24, 2016 |
virginboy1:Get your answers here. http://www.ucg.org/bible-study-tools/booklets |
Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by ImpactWorld(m): 4:31pm On Jan 24, 2016 |
God bless you |
Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by icybeth(m): 4:55pm On Jan 24, 2016 |
stop misleading people with your deceptions. The Holy Scriptures is primary or secondary school English comprehension passages. Pray for God to help you understand his words. Please compare the following accounts with your misconceptions about Jesus and the Almighty God. John 17:3 and john 3:16. |
Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by damosky12(m): 7:38pm On Jan 24, 2016 |
He is coming back again. |
Re: 10 Tips For Talking About Jesus by KingEbukaNaija: 12:28am On Jun 12, 2016 |
Good thread |
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