Bishop G E Patterson – Invitation to Christ
The ultimate purpose of Christian Outreach is to share Jesus. Christians often engage in acts of kindness and generosity as an avenue to show unbelievers that God is love. God gave his only begotten Son as a ransom for the world’s sin. We embrace His pattern of selfless giving as it expressly represents God’s willingness to give to man kind.
Galatians 6:10
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Outreach is designed to soften the hearts of man with the hope they will readily receive Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. It is understood that some water and others plant seed but God gives the increase. Furthermore, we realize that good acts toward man are not responsible for conversions. However, the hearts of many have been touched by the kind acts of outreach. God will soften the heart of a sinner to hear the word. But we must be prepared to Share Jesus without fear when the door opens for sharing.
Share Jesus without fear is one of the most profound classes offered at my Seminary. It’s impact is timeless and life changing. Enjoy a brief excerpt from the author William Fay. Consider reading the book and engaging in the training.
(Read Share Jesus Without Fear Part 1 First)
Share Jesus Without Fear: The Stories of Our Lives
Even if you can share Jesus without fear, you need to be prepared. Society teaches that if something sounds too good to be true, then it usually is. This belief alone will prevent many people from accepting the Gospel message the first time they hear it. Research shows that, on average, adults must hear the Gospel message about seven times before they come to faith in Christ. So, don’t give up on your friend, but prayerfully continue to look for opportunities to share your faith.
Sharing your personal testimony is often an effective response to objections. Seekers usually aren’t looking for logical answers to appease their doubts. What they really want to know is if Christianity really works. Your personal testimony is the best way to illustrate that a relationship with God is a life-changing experience. You can be prepared to share by writing down your personal testimony. This will help you to organize your thoughts so that we can present them clearly and concisely at any time.
Of course, there are those who will persist in getting answers to certain questions. We should be prepared to give them a reason for our faith in Jesus. 1 Peter 3:15 says, “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” We should never try to coerce people into placing their faith in Jesus. Our goal is to inform rather than convince.
It is impossible to learn an answer for every question that people ask about Christianity, but we can easily prepare ourselves for the most common ones. There are four main objections that seekers usually raise. They are listed below with a link to more information about how you can respond.
I don’t believe the Bible. It’s just a book of myths.
Faith is irrational.
Evolution disproves God.
If God is good and all-powerful, then why do bad things happen?
The reason we share our faith in Jesus Christ is to lead people into a relationship with God. After guiding your friend through the salvation verses, ask if he would like to live his life for Christ. If he says “yes” then lead him in a prayer of confession so that he may verbally profess his new-found faith in Jesus. You may want to share several verses regarding assurance. For example, Romans 10:13, “…Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Ideas and concepts taken from William Fay’s book, Share Jesus Without Fear published by Broadman & Holman Publishers, Nashville, TN.
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Ideas and concepts taken from William Fay’s book, Share Jesus Without Fear, published by Broadman & Holman Publishers, Nashville, TN.
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