Personal Evangelism Tips

You can turn ordinary conversations into opportunities to share the Gospel. Here are some suggestions:

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When someone asks: "Could you tell me what time it is?"

Answer: "According to my watch or according to the Bible?"

Continue the conversation: Give them the actual time, but share that the Bible also speaks of time. It says it is time for all who do not know the Lord to repent and come to Him.

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When someone asks: "What's new?"

Answer: "What kind of news do you want to hear? Good news or bad news?"

Continue the conversation: Their response will probably be "Good news"--so share the good news of the Gospel.

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When someone bumps you accidentally and says: "Excuse me. I am sorry."

Answer: "That's okay. Accidents will happen. Or maybe it wasn't an accident. . ."

Continue the conversation: "Perhaps this was meant to happen so I could share something very special with you."

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When a clerk gives you too much change, return the money and say: "You gave me back too much money."

Continue the conversation: "There was a time in my life when I would have kept it, but since I became a Christian things have changed." Then share how the Gospel has impacted your life.

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When a store clerk asks: "May I help you?"

Answer: "Yes, if you will permit me to help you in return."

Continue the conversation: The clerk will probably ask, "How can you help me?" Tell her!

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When someone asks for a light for a cigarette, say: "I do not use them since the explosion."

Continue the conversation: It is almost guaranteed that the person will ask, "What explosion?" Answer, "The one that took place in my life when I became a Christian."

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When you answer a telephone and the person says, "Sorry. I have the wrong number."

Answer: "No, you really dialed the right number."

Continue the conversation: They will probably say, "What do you mean.?" Tell them that perhaps this happened to provide them an opportunity to hear about something that can change their life and eternal destiny.

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Can you think of other unique opportunities that every day contacts might provide in terms of sharing the Gospel? Think about this, prepare some responses of your own, and be ready to use them.

Always remember, however, no one approach is right in every situation. Be open to the leading of the Holy Spirit. His approach is always the right one!