Witnessing to people

[slimshadyJB]

Hi my name is Josh and I'm 17. I want to witness and share Christianity with people because I've never tried it before but I don't have any non-christian friends. Do I just walk up to someone on the street and say "Be a Christian"? and then walk away? Where can I tell people about God?

[ted]

Josh,

Bless you for wanting to share the Gospel!

One way to begin this is to seek out the soul-winning group in your church. If your church doesn't have one- seek another church! (but that's another subject).

A good soul-winning ministry will have people that can show you just how to approach the subject with people.

I've found that just coming up to people on the street and rushing into the subject causes most of them to run the other way!

Get involved with those that do it on a regular basis and they will help. Try going out with them and observing what they do.

I hope you will not be discouraged in this. Most people you will meet will not be open to the Gospel of Christ at first. Keep at it and never forget that there ARE those that are waiting for you to enter their lives with the Good News!

t.

[slimshadyJB]

Well actually this may sound sort of weird but I've never been to church, I know a few churches around me but I never have enough time to go. I just like to stay home and play video games . I was just wondering if there was an easier way.

[Dad Ernie]

Greetings Slimshady,

Joshua 1:8-9 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. 9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Consider that "this book of the law" now means the WHOLE Bible:

2 Timothy 3:16-17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

Blessings,

Dad Ernie

[ted]

One technique is called the Romans Road to Salvation and goes pretty much like this (with some variations in verses):

1. Show the person that they are a sinner. Show them how also (through man's fall in the Garden of Eden. (Romans 3:10, 3:23, 5:12)

2. Show them that there is a penalty for sin (Romans 6:23)

3. Show them that Jesus died on the cross for us to pay for our sins. He was the sacrificial Lamb sent by God to pay our sin debt. And that we could never do enough to pay this debt. It is by God's Grace, not our own works. (Eph 2:5,8-9)

4. Show them that all who call on His name (Jesus) will be Saved!(Rev 3:20, Romans 10:9,13)

5. Show them that your Salvation is eternal. (1John 5:13)

6. Why did God do this for us? Read to them John 3:16!

I'm not an expert, by any means, but I hope this will help you along the way. It's just one technique among many. Your own testimony will help also.

Good luck!

t.

[ted]

I hope that you will find a church worthy of your walk in Christ soon. No offence, but video games wil not help you in your walk! (I know, I play some myself).

I could give you my own views on which type of church to seek out, but I'm afraid that it will open up this thread to alot of debate.

Just try to read and understand the Bible the best you can and look at what a church is doing. Does it match up to what the Bible says?

Mmmmmm.....

t.

[Born Again]

Hey slim-

There's a good website that you should go to that has some good resources.

http://www.thewayofthemaster.com/

You can learn how to witness using the 10 Commandments, which I think is extremely effective when people tell you "I'm a good person"

About the church thing- you really should find time to go to church (isn't church more important than video games? :x: ) I actually attend 2- one in my hometown and one that is 1 1/2 away (not in the same day of course!). Church really does strengthen your walk and it's fun to fellowship with other children of God! We're going to be together in Heaven- may as well get used to each other now!

Edited June 11, 2004 by Born Again

[Guest gover]

Well actually this may sound sort of weird but I've never been to church, I know a few churches around me but I never have enough time to go. I just like to stay home and play video games . I was just wondering if there was an easier way.

lol

Video games are fun.

Well your in contact with ppl on th internet, it is a way of fellowship. Going to buildings, is fellowship too.

Yup.

[dwinkjr]

Well actually this may sound sort of weird but I've never been to church, I know a few churches around me but I never have enough time to go. I just like to stay home and play video games . I was just wondering if there was an easier way.

lol

Video games are fun.

Well your in contact with ppl on th internet, it is a way of fellowship. Going to buildings, is fellowship too.

Yup.

actually its funny you say this i have played a few online games and have actually had the opportunity to witness to people all over the world because of it... so as many have said in other threads... God can use anything of this world to do his work...

[Orr v'emet]

Slimshadyjb,

I think it is great that you want to share your faith. Your witnessing strategy should have a couple elements...one shared by ted founded in scripture but also two, incorporate what God has done in your life, how you were a sinner and accepted Him into your life. Some of those that you will come in contact with will want to argee the bible or question the validity of it etc but they cannot argue against what God has done in your life.

Also I agree that you should find a church that can help you as well. Being involved in church is important for alot of reasons. Alot of churches also have classes that they offer on how to share your faith. It can be scary to share your faith and taking a class will help you learn more about how to do it and make you more comfortable.