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The 1-Step Evangelism Plan of Jesus

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  1. Chris I totally I disagree with you here that Jesus plan for making disciples was meant only to happen “along the way” and for those who ask questions of us. Sure there are times like the woman at the well that Jesus met people along the way but Jesus still moved the conversation into spiritual matters before she did, he didn’t wait for her to ask questions. Paul went to Athens and preached in the market place. He went into synagogues for the purpose of preaching about Jesus. He put himself out there and didn’t wait for others to ask him questions. I have met people “along the way” who ask questions but its incredibly rare when this happens as well as for most Christians I know. These encounters are the exception and not the rule of when to share the Gospel. Peter said “be ready to give an answer” and it was to Christians who were being slaughtered by the Romans so its likely in that context that Christians would be asked what is the reason you believe, not in North American culture. When is the last time you found someone who was so joyful and awesome you asked what religion they had? I know Mormons and JWs who are great people, I have no interest in asking them about their faith. If “being ready to give an answer” because we are so “different” is the end all of when to share the Gospel its simply wimpy Christianity. Sharing the Gospel only when people ask you questions isn’t being intentional about sharing the Gospel it sounds more like a justification for not putting yourself out there and being uncomfortable and risking relationships. If Christians waited to share the Gospel only when people asked questions it would barely ever happen. Most of the church has bought into these friendship evangelism methods because they are easy and comfortable and you only have by some studies only 2% of Christians who are regularly sharing the Gospel. But yes the two percent continues making friendships and then waiting and waiting and waiting for those questions to come…….

  2. Funny…it doesn’t say “only” in Chris’s discussion but implies that this is something that can happen in the course of our every day lives. Not everyone is perhaps capable to preach like Paul but yet everyone has the ability, in a soft, loving way, the ability to effect the lives right around them. You don’t always have to go to the mission field…it is in your backyard. The comment made seems to be more argumentative then loving and showing ways “like’ Jesus to approach people. Some, are also very capable to go out on the streets or in the mission field and be the hands and feet of Christ. Both are awesome and only effective if the Holy Spirit is driving you. Otherwise you may be just doing and not being. I get the easy and comfortable and wanting for people to “step out”, just don’t think that insinuating people are not putting themselves out is really a matter of anyone of us to judge but only God will judge the character of His people.

  3. Dave I agree that Christianity is about finding the unchurched people and ministering to THEM. Of course we want to stay connected to other Christians that’s easier that reaching out in your community and finding the unchurched people and sharing a word to bring them closer to Christ.Thats when your putting in work just like Jesus did. Going out taking care of the poor, sick, shutin.,,, That is the Bible teaching I was raised with! !

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