The Simplicity of Sharing the GospelNäide

Tips for Sharing the Gospel

1. Be aware of those around you

I love it when the Holy Spirit gives me a word of knowledge about someone’s need. It is a powerful tool and a great “icebreaker.” However, we don’t always need a word of knowledge to discern someone’s need. Most of the time we are just too busy or self-absorbed to notice the obvious needs all around us.

If we make a conscious decision to be mindful of the people around us, we will find many opportunities to share “a word in due season” to pray with people and lead them to Christ. The more we practice, the more sensitive we will become and we may even discover that the Holy Spirit has been leading us more than we ever realized.

2. Be willing to initiate

Most churches use a model of soul winning that I call, “Spider Web Evangelism.” They build beautiful buildings and offer lots of programs, then wait for unbelievers to come to them. But that is not what Jesus taught. Jesus said, “Go…and preach the gospel” and, “I will make you fishers of men.” This is proactive language.

To be effective soul winners we must be willing to take the initiative and engage those around us. And it’s actually easier than you may think. Smile. Say hello. Ask questions and then listen. I’ve been persecuted many times for sharing my faith, but never once for being friendly and initiating a conversation.

3. Use Your Testimony

We often don’t feel equipped to handle objections to the gospel. There will always be someone who knows more than us about science, history, philosophy, and even religion. But there is no need to worry. Someone once said, “The person with an experience is never at the mercy of a person with an argument.”

There is one thing no one can take away from you – your testimony. And, amazingly, everyone has one! If you are a child of God, He has changed your life. You have something to say! Your testimony is unique to you. Even if you think your story is not that interesting, it glorifies God and contains His power. If the gospel has touched you, it will touch others through you.