SHARE JESUS WITHOUT FEAR

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SHARE JESUS WITHOUT FEAR

• William Fay

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• YOU CANT FAIL!!!
• You are NOT responsible for causing a persons
  heart to turn towards God.
• It is God who draws a person to Himself.

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• God gives us God ordained opportunities to share
  our faith and participate in the process.

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• Philemon verse 6 I pray that you may be active
  in sharing your faith, so that you will have a
  full understanding of every good thing we have in
  Christ.

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Be Obedient!

• Success in sharing your faith has nothing
  whatsoever to do with bringing anyone to the
  Lord. It has everything to do with obedience.

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SHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

• Did you know that as few as 5 to 10 percent of
  the people in an average church have shared their
  faith in the past year?
• That means 90 percent have chosen the sin of
  silence.
• We should be excited about sharing our faith, yet
  most of us remain silent.

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Signs Of A Dying Christian Life

• Ask yourself, Am I sharing my faith?
• Do I have only Christian friends?

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Two Kinds Of People

• Those who talk about the lost.
• Those who talk to the lost.

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Christians Who Offer Their Friends Only Spiritual
Tidbits

• We Christians tell people we love the Lord.
• We tell people we will pray for them.
• We dont share enough information to allow the
  Holy Spirit to effect a heart change.
• We must realize if we dont explain our faith,
  our friends may never understand it.

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Give it To Them

• Nonbelievers must hear the gospel an average of
  7.6 times before they receive it. Remember if
  someone walks away from you, the Word of God
  never returns void.
• We must offer more than tidbits of our faith we
  must prepare ourselves to share the entire gospel
  message.

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Top 6 Fears That Keep People From Sharing Their
Faith

• Im afraid of being rejected.
• Im afraid of what my friends will think.
• I dont think I can share with my coworkers.

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• I dont know enough.
• Im afraid of losing my friends and relatives.
• I dont know how.

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Im Afraid Of Being Rejected

• There is no stronger pain than the pain of
  rejection.
• We need to get away from the win them
  mentality. People do not put their faith in
  Christ because we force them to believe.

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• When people reject your message, it is not you
  they reject they are rejecting Jesus and Gods
  Word.
• Therefore, you did not fail in your obedience.
• God can use it.
• What He cant use is your sin of silence.

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Im afraid Of What My Friends Will Think

• How many of your friends know you are a Christian
  but dont understand the gospel?
• The reason many of your friends have not
  received the gospel is because they are waiting
  for you to explain it to them.

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I Dont Think I Can Share With My Coworkers

• God has put them in your path.

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I Dont Know Enough

• Usually this excuse comes from someone who has
  been a Christian for ten years or more.
• The problem is we have been sitting around
  accumulating information for so long we are
  spiritually constipated.
• We need to get rid of some of this information!

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Im Afraid Of Losing My Friends and Relatives

• Relatives are the most difficult.
• Sin of silence.
• Be obedient to the Lord!

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I Dont Know How

• You will find that sharing your faith is so
  simple, your only frustration will be that you
  will wish youd known how to sooner.

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DROP THOSE EXCUSES!

• You will experience a new depth in your
  relationship with God that you have never
  experienced before.
• Wait until you see what God can do with you as
  you are obedient in sharing your faith.

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The Share Jesus Questions

• Conversational Joggers
• Probing Questions
• To determine if God is at work
• Are their hearts open?
• By the way, do you go to church anywhere?
• Steer the conversation

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Question 1

• Do you have any kind of spiritual belief?
• Perhaps you could say, Do you go to church
  anywhere?

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Question 2

• To you, who is Jesus Christ?
• Or, What is your understanding of who Jesus
  Christ is?

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Question 3

• Do you think there is a Heaven and a hell?

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Question 4

• If you were to die, where would you go?
• If Heaven is their answer, ask them why.

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Question 5

• If their answer to why is works oriented or
  unclear, move to question 5.
• If what you are believing is not true, would you
  want to know?

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How Did We Avoid An Argument?

• It is because you are asking questions.
• People have opinions on almost any subject.
• They love to share their opinions.
• You just listen to their answers.
• Just keep the questioning friendly.

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The Hmmmm Principle

• While asking the questions, no matter what the
  responder says, you should not answer.
• Just listen and respond with hmmm.
• It is nearly impossible to have an argument when
  you are just Hmmmming.

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Do You Have Any Spiritual Beliefs?

• Never ask, Do you believe in God?
• People are happy to reply to a question about
  spiritual beliefs because they love to give their
  opinions.
• You are listening.

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To You, Who Is Jesus Christ?

• This question separates religious people from
  relational people.
• What do religious people say?
• Jesus is the son of God or a man who died on the
  cross. Hes Gods only begotten Son.
• These are correct theological statements but are
  very impersonal.

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What Answer Are We Looking For?

• He is my Lord and my Savior.
• My demonstrates that they have a personal
  relationship with Christ.

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Do You Believe In Heaven and hell?

• If they respond, Absolutely not..
• Follow up with another question, If you died,
  where would you go?
• Why would God let you in?

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If What You Are Believing Is Not True, Would You
Want To Know?

• The fifth and final question helps you to get
  where you want to go.
• This is the question that will give you
  permission to open your Bible and share
  Scripture.
• There are only two answers to this question yes
  or no.
• If the answer is yes, you have permission to go
  to the next phase.

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Motives For Evangelism

• Love for God, love for people.
• Pray daily for God to put opportunities in your
  path.
• Never be discouraged if you dont have a
  conversation that leads to the sinners prayer.
• For, you cannot fail.
• You were successful because you shared your
  faith.

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The Power Of Scripture

• Romans 1017Faith comes from hearing the
  message.
• Luke 1026 A man was reading the Law. Jesus
  simply asked the man, How do you read it?
• In other words, What does this say to you?
• That way Jesus discussed Scripture without
  starting an argument.

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What Does This Say To You?

• An important question you will ask as you share
  Scripture.
• Just listen to your friends answer.

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Pull Out Your Gun

• Big Bopper vs the Derringer
• Show the difference

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May I Have Permission To Share Scripture That
Changed My Life?

• Lets turn to Romans 323.
• Allow the Bible to speak.
• Turn the Bible towards your friend.
• Ask your friend to read them out loud.
• Highlight Scripture verses in your Bible.
• Jot down the page number of the next Scripture
  and the reference in the margin

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• Use a fresh Bible, one that has not been marked
  in.
• Turn your Bible toward your friend and say, Read
  this aloud.
• What does this say to you?
• For all have sinned
• Turn to the next Scripture which is Romans 623.

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• The Holy Spirit, not you, is in charge of all the
  convincing and the convictions.
• You are only in the page turning business.
• You have one goal stay out of Gods way.
• Why have your friend read Scripture aloud?
• Because faith comes from hearing.

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• While you are turning to Romans 623.
• Point out that Gods standard for humanity is
  perfection.
• This means all have sinned.
• The Bible tells us that there is no one who does
  good, not even one (Romans 312).
• Have your friend read Romans 623 aloud.

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Romans 623

• What does this say to you?
• For the wages of sin is death.
• This verse is important because many lost people
  hope their actions such as baptism or membership
  in a church, will get them to Heaven.

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• This Scripture allows the Holy Spirit to show
  there is no hope of Heaven without faith in Jesus
  and surrendering to live for Him.
• Ask, what does this say to you?
• Do you notice the word sin? It is not sins.
• One sin will send you to hell.

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• In the Bible, death often refers to hell.
• Circle the word sin in your Bible.
• Point to the word in or through in your Bible.
• This word reminds us that becoming a Christian
  means you have to be in a relationship with Jesus
  Christ, not in a religion.

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John 33

• Turn in your Bible to John 33.
• Have him/her read it aloud.
• Must be born again.
• This time do not ask, What does it say to You?
• Draw a small t cross near the John 33 verse in
  your Bible margin.
• In your prepared Bible, point to the cross you
  have drawn.

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• Ask,why do you think Jesus came to die?
• (you are looking for an answer like) He came to
  die for sin.
• Turn to John 146
• I am the way
• Have your friend read this aloud.
• What does this verse say to you?

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• (You are looking for an answer like) There is no
  other way to be with God except through Jesus.
• Turn to Romans 109-11.
• Note John 146 is very clear. You never have to
  explain it even if your friend believes there are
  other ways to get to Heaven.

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Romans 109-11

• (Turn the Bible towards your friend) Read this
  aloud.
• What does this say to you?
• (You are looking for an answer like) I believe
  God raised Jesus from the dead, I can be saved.

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Dont Correct Your Friend

• If your friend misunderstands the Scriptures,
  dont correct him.
• Just say, Read it again!
• Please just stay out of the way and allow the
  Holy Spirit work through the power of the Word.

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Objections to Romans 109-11

• Will God forgive someone who murdered, lied, and
  stole, etc.?
• Read it again!
• Does this include you?
• Turn to 2 Corinthians 515.
• No longer live for themselves.
• Read this aloud.
• What does this say to you?

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Revelation 320 Here I am standing at your
door..

• (You are looking for an answer like) We should
  live for Christ.
• Turn to Revelation 320.
• The Holy Spirit changes the self-centered heart
  to a Christ-centered heart.
• Have your friend read this aloud.
• What does this say to you?

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• (You are looking for an answer like)If I ask
  Jesus to come into my life, he will.
• You want your friend to understand that opening
  his heart to Jesus is his choice. Jesus is eager
  to come into our lives, but he never forces open
  the door.

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I Dont Understand

• When someone says they dont understand the
  Scriptures, simply have them read it again.
• Its time to help your friend come to a decision
  about what he will do with God.

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Decision Time

• It takes more than hearing the Gospel to become
  born again. It comes down to making a choice
  about what they have heard.
• Its time to ask five commitment questions.
• They should be written on the inside leaf of your
  Bible.

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5 Commitment Questions

• Are you a sinner?
• Do you want forgiveness of sins?
• Do you believe Jesus died on the cross for you
  and rose again?
• Are you willing to surrender your life to Jesus
  Christ?
• Are you ready to invite Jesus into your life and
  into your heart?

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Do You Want Forgiveness of Sins?

• Romans 623 points out the wages of sin is death.
• By now your friend should know he needs
  forgiveness.
• It is his choice.
• It is up to him to receive it or not.

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Do You Believe Jesus Died On The Cross For You
And Rose

• The cross is the central element in anyones
  decision.
• As was read in Romans 109-11, it is with the
  heart man believes and with the heart he is
  justified and with the mouth man confesses.

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Are You Willing To Surrender Your Life To Jesus
Christ?

• Encourage your friend to count the cost of his
  commitment.
• Luke 1427-28 And anyone who does not carry his
  cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.
• Matthew 1916-26 (The rich young ruler)

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Are You Ready To Invite Jesus Into Your Life?

• John 112 Yet to all who received him, to those
  who believed in His name, He gave the right to
  become children of God.

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Be Quiet!!!!

• After you ask the fifth question, quiet yourself.
• The Holy Spirit is at work in this ones heart.
• The angels are rooting for you.
• The Word of God is applying pressure on this
  ones soul.

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Ask the Fifth Question

• Be silent and pray.
• Wait for a response.
• There are only two responses you can hear.
• If yes, lead him to pray the sinners prayer.

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The Sinners Prayer

• Heavenly Father, I have sinned against you. I
  want forgiveness for all my sins. I believe that
  Jesus died on the cross for me and rose again.
  Father, I give you my life to do with as you
  wish. I want Jesus Christ to come into my life
  and into my heart. This I ask in Jesus name.
  Amen.

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The Why Principle

• Whenever you receive a no to your question.
• Ask, why.

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Questions and Directions for a New Believer

• How many sins has Christ paid for?
• John 22 He is the atoning sacrifice for our
  sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins
  of the whole world.
• Christ died for ALL of us and for ALL of our sins.

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How Many of Your Sins Does Christ Remember?

• 2 Corinthians 517 says, Therefore, if anyone is
  in Christ, he is a new creation the old has
  gone, the new has come!

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Where does Christ Live?

• Galatians 220- I have been crucified with Christ
  and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.

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Lets Pray

• Who has been praying for you?
• Lets call him now and tell him what you have
  done.
• We want them to share their decision with someone
  else.
• May I take you to church?
• Help them locate a Bible teaching church
• In the area.

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Follow Up

• Call the Pastor and tell them your friends name.
• 24 hours later call the Pastor.
• Read the Gospel of John.
• I will call you tomorrow.

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Ready Responses To Common Objections

• Im not ready
• You ask, why?
• Never fall into temptation to argue.
• 1 Peter 315 Always be prepared to give an answer
  to everyone one who asks you to give the reason
  for the hope that you have.

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The Most Common Objections

• Im not ready.
• My friends will think Im crazy.
• What about my family?
• Ive done too many bad things.
• Im having too much fun.
• Why does God let bad things happen?
• There are many paths to God.

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More Common Objections

• There are many religions in the world.
• Ive always believed in God.
• There are too many hypocrites in the church.
• A Christian hurt me.
• Cults are the answer!
• God cannot forgive me.

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Common Objections

• How can a loving God send people to hell?
• How can I know the Bible is true?
• How do I know I have enough faith?
• I cant live the Christian lifestyle.
• I dont believe in God.
• I dont believe the resurrection took place.

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Common Objections

• I want to think about it.
• Im a good person.
• Im a member of another world religion.
• Im God.
• Im having too much fun.
• Im Jewish
• Im not a sinner.

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Common Objections

• Im not good enough.
• Im not ready.
• Im not sure Im saved.
• Ive always believed in God.
• Ive tried it and it doesnt work.
• My beliefs are private.
• You cant possibly know what truth is.

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Pray For Opportunities

• Always be ready for that person that is God
  appointed.
• Look around for people.
• Go on the offensive by starting conversations
  with anyone.
• Be praying.