Ways to Start Conversations

WAYS TO START CONVERSATIONS from God. Then ask them if they know what the Bible  Ask questions, such as: Can I ask you a question? What do teaches about an afterlife. you believe happens when someone dies? Would you  Take another brother with you. Having someone with you consider yourself a good person? Can I ask you a few may help "break the ice." spiritual questions? etc. Two questions I like to use: o 2 Questions: 1.) If you had three minutes left to SHARING THE GOSPEL live, who would you want to talk to and what Do you know what the Bible teaches about the afterlife? Where do would you say to them. (listen to their answer) 2.) people go when they die? After this 3 minutes is up, what will happen? Do  How good do you have to be to get to Heaven? you believe in an afterlife? Will you go to Heaven  Where do you believe you will go when you die? Do you or Hell? believe that you are one of these "good" people that will go  "I am talking to people today to see how I can serve or pray to Heaven? for them. Is there something I could be praying for you or  Have you ever heard of the Ten Commandments? How many your family for?" Once you talk for a few minutes (and of the 10 Commandments can you name? possibly pray with them), ask them if they believe in an afterlife. If they do, ask them where they believe they will  How well have you done at keeping them in your life? spend eternity. If not, tell them, "If the Bible is God's Word, o How many lies have you told in your and Heaven and Hell does exist, do you believe you would life? If I lied to you, what would you call me? be good enough to go to Heaven?" They will usually go Have you ever stolen anything, even if it along w/ the discussion under this assumption. o is small? (music on internet, money, etc) What does this  Hand someone a tract and ask them “Have you gotten one of make you? these?” If they ask, tell them it is a gospel tract, and then ask o Have you ever used God's name in vain? them if they would go to heaven if they died today. (Oh my ____, Jesus' name, etc.) This is called blasphemy.  Read the person Isaiah 53:4-6, then ask the person who it is It is a serious offense against God. talking about. Most people know. If they don’t, tell them. o Have you ever murdered or committed Then ask if they know when it was written (over 700 yrs adultery? The Bible says that lust is adultery (Mt 5:27-28) before Jesus was born). This is one example of a prophecy and hatred is murder (1 Jn 3:15). God judges even our that Jesus fulfilled, which is great evidence that the Bible is thoughts! o Have you ever coveted? (desired o Repentance. We must be convicted of our sin and something that was someone else's) If you have stolen, decide to leave it. We must be willing to confess Jesus you coveted it first. You are guilty of not only coveting, as Lord and Master. We are His servants and belong to but also idolatry (Col 3:5). Him. A helpful illustration to use to see if they have o Have you ever dishonored or disobeyed repented: your parents? . Let's say I lined up ten of your closest friends  Based on these commandments you have broken, if you died or family members and asked them what the most important thing in your life is, what today and stood before His judgment seat, what would be would they say? (let them answer). If the your sentence? majority of them wouldn't say that Jesus/God Innocent or guilty? By your own admission, you are a lying thief, a is the most important thing to you, you blasphemous idolater, etc…(say the ones they have confessed to) probably haven't submitted to Jesus as Lord Where would you deserve to go? Heaven or Hell? yet. (If this is the case, whether they have  The truth is, we all deserve Hell for our sin and rebellion against been baptized by immersion or not is God. The Bible says all liars will have their place in the lake of irrelevant). Repentance is a prerequisite to fire (Rev 21:8), thieves, idolaters, covetous people, drunkards, & baptism. adulterers will not inherit the kingdom (1 Cor 6:9-10). o Baptism. Ephesians 2 says that we were dead in our  But do you know what God did for us so we do not have to go to sins, but God made us alive together with Christ, and Hell? raised us up together with Him. Colossians 2:11-14 tells  God sent His Son. Talk to them about the death, burial, and us that this happens when we are buried in baptism. resurrection of Christ and its benefits to those who obey the (Also see Romans 6, Mark 16:16, Acts 2:38, Acts gospel. 22:16, etc.)  Do you know what someone must do to be forgiven of their sins CLOSING THE CONVERSATION by God and given eternal life (be born again)? This message is the most important message you will ever  They will give incomplete answers most of the time. Fill in the hear. Please think about these things. There is nothing more important gaps and explain what the Bible teaches we must do to be saved than knowing where you will spend eternity. If there is anything I can o Belief in God and the Gospel message do to serve you I am here for you. If you have any questions about the Bible, any prayer requests, or if you are interested in obeying the gospel and becoming a Christian, please contact me. Leave the person a business card or something with contact information, and ask if they would be willing to give you their number or email address so you can follow up with them and ask if they would like to study the Bible with you.

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