Omanghana
Mentioning Jesus or talking about what He did seems like a taboo subject in Western society and culture. Even saying the name “Jesus” can make people respond strangely or try to flee the conversation. This makes evangelization efforts awkward and difficult. As Christians, we are left feeling frustrated, wondering how we can ever share the good news if people shy away from topics like sin, the Bible, and God.
Many methods exist to help us give a presentation of the gospel, like the Romans Road or the good news/bad news method. These can prepare us and give us key Bible verses to remember.
However, how do we get to the point where we can use those methods? And how do we do so without feeling rehearsed? Many of the people in our lives who have not placed faith in Jesus are not going to randomly talk about spiritual topics or ask us about salvation.
We need a better way to engage people with the gospel and to have meaningful conversations that naturally lead to discussions about why we need Jesus and what He has done for us.
What if we met people where they are and engaged with common topics that they enjoy discussing? Perhaps then, we will find it easier to talk about our faith instead of awkwardly trying to give a pre-planned speech. Not only that, but the other person will also feel more comfortable and open to our words.
To start, consider the following five talking points when interacting with unbelieving family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers. As an important note, we need to remember that the best conversations will always stem from the place of a relationship. Before trying to share the gospel with someone, we should try to get to know them first. People listen more when they know we care.
Source: christianity.com
