Try practicing these questions on another Christian first to give you an idea of where such a conversation might go and to give you confidence. If you were to die tonight are you sure you'd go to heaven? Has anyone ever explained how you can know for sure? How would you describe your view of God? Jesus? Is He a reality to you or more of a vague concept?Ģ0. Before I came to know Christ personally, God was a vague concept that I could not relate to or grasp. What does believing in God mean to you?ġ9. Most people in America say they believe in God. What do you think about when you go to sleep at night? (If anxiety or guilt rob them of sleep, introduce the peace found in a relationship with Christ).ġ8. Can I share the thing I've found most important to me as a (dad), (mom), (boss)?ġ7. How do you think someone becomes a Christian?ġ6. Is church something that has had an influence in your life? Are you at a point now that you want church to be a bigger part of your life? What prompted this? Would you want to hear our basic beliefs so you'll know if that fits in with what you're looking for?ġ5. We've been friends for quite some time now, and I've never really talked to you about the most important thing in my life. Would you want to get together and discuss our basic beliefs?ġ3. I'd hate for you to come to my church and not understand what it's all about. Have you made the wonderful discovery of knowing God personally?ġ2.Bring a friend to your church or a Christian event, then ask: If you could be sure there is a God, would you want to know him? Or if you could know God personally, would you want to?ġ0. Do you find that faith and spiritual values play a role in your (work) (day) (marriage) (perspective on life)?ĩ. Have you ever come to a point in your life where you trusted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and Lord, or do you think that is something you're still moving toward? May I share with you how I came to that point?Ĩ. What is your concept of God? Do you view him positively or negatively?ħ. Keep it to three minutes, using the following outline: Before-What characterized my life before I trusted Christ. (Tell your personal testimony of how you became a Christian. I'd like to tell you how I established a personal relationship with God. Where would you say you are in your spiritual pilgrimage?ĥ. We've never had a chance to talk about your religious background. How has this experience affected the way you look at God?Ĥ. Do you think much about spiritual things? (This usually leads to conversation about what "spiritual" means-i.e. How do you actively pursue spiritual growth?Ģ. People invest time and energy into developing their career, their bodies and relationships, but often neglect the spiritual dimension of their lives. Use these 20 questions to turn almost any conversation into a discussion of spiritual things.ġ. If the one you are talking to opens the topic to God, he or she will be more likely to listen to what you have to say. Many people today are interested in discussing spiritual matters.
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