Share Your Faith: Spark Spiritual Interest

Sometime ago I began to look in depth at aspects of sharing our faith.  I believe no greater model for sharing the Gospel exists than the story we have recorded in the fourth chapter of the Gospel of John.  

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Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the
reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.
                                                                       – 1 Peter 3: 1,2,15 NIV

Sparking spiritual interest is not always achieved through conversation, in fact, it probably rarely is.  But it should always lead to conversation.


Here are a few ways to raise interest through your actions.

·       We can arouse spiritual interest by our example

·       By showing kindness and compassion to all, even the evil and wicked

·       By not harboring racial or social prejudices to those who are different

·       By our own example of faith and hope

Here are a few ways to raise interest through your actions.(Acts 13:16-22)

·       We can raise questions or make statements that shift conversations to spiritual matters

·       "What do you think our world is in such a mess?"

·       "Would you be interested in what the Bible says about...?"

·       The discussion should first involve matters of common agreement

·       Start with things upon which you agree, to build rapport and instill confidence

·       This was the practice of apostolic preaching 

1) Connect Socially 
2) Common Interest