Sharing your faith with others

“… and I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective for the full knowledge of every good thing that is in us for the sake of Christ.” (Phi. 1:6)

Most Christians do not share their faith

You could righty say that most believers are in the “secret service”. Maybe they don’t know how to share their faith. Or, they “don’t want to impose” their religion on others. Or, they fear rejection, just to name a few reasons. But, Jesus said to do it. The literal definition of gospel is good news. Sharing your faith is simply telling people the good news! Someone said sharing your faith is like one beggar telling another beggar where to find free bread. 

Sharing the gospel is the great commission of Jesus 

“He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.” (Mark 16:15-16). 

Be prepared to share

“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. 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, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.” (1 Pet. 3:15-16)

Therefore…

“Sing to the LORD; praise his name. Each day proclaim the good news that he saves. Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does. Great is the LORD! He is most worthy of praise! …” (Psalm 96:2-4)

“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God.” (2 Tim. 1:7-8)