The Gospel

How to Share the Gospel

You don’t need a seminary degree. You need to know Jesus and open your mouth.

“I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.” Romans 1:16

1. Pray first

Ask God for open doors and the boldness to walk through them. (Colossians 4:3, Ephesians 6:19) He does the saving. You’re the messenger. (1 Corinthians 3:6)

2. Live it loud

People read your life before they read your Bible. (Matthew 5:16) Wear the shirt. When someone asks about it, that’s your open door.

3. Ask, then listen

“What do you think happens after we die?” “Who do you think Jesus is?” Questions open conversations. Lectures shut them down. Answer “with gentleness and respect.” (1 Peter 3:15)

4. Tell your story

Who you were, how you met Jesus, what changed. Keep it short and honest. (Mark 5:19)

5. Give them the gospel

God is holy. We have sinned. Jesus died for our sins and rose again. Turn from sin and trust Him. Four verses from the Romans Road lay it out: Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 5:8 and Romans 10:9. Walk through them here.

6. Ask for a response

“Is anything stopping you from trusting Jesus today?” If they’re ready, pray with them right there.

7. Leave the results to God

Not everyone will say yes, and that’s not on you. Stay faithful, follow up, invite them to church and keep loving them.

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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    Then ask
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    Then ask
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    If someone asks
    “A disciple is someone who follows Jesus. When He called His first disciples, they dropped their nets and went. That’s what I want my life to look like.”
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    Then ask
    “If Jesus said ‘follow me’ to you, what would hold you back?”
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    If someone asks
    “It means exactly what it says. And I mean you, not people in general.”
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    Then ask
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