Much of the following comes from William Fay’s book Share Jesus without Fear.
Conversation Starters (Optional)
Conversation Starters.
The Five Share Jesus Questions
These questions act as a funnel. You can start anywhere on the list, as you feel led, or skip straight to the “Share Jesus Scriptures.”
- Do you have any kind of spiritual belief?
- To you, who is Jesus?
- Do you think there is a heaven or a hell?
- If you died tonight, where would you go? If heaven, why?
- By the way, if what you were believing is not true, would you want to know?
Note: You might ask at this point: “May I share some Scriptures with you?” If the answer is yes, open your Bible to the next phase. If the answer is no, do nothing. But remember you have not failed. You have been obedient to share the gospel, and the results belong to God.
The Share Jesus Scriptures
Note: Ask your friend to read the verse aloud. Next, ask him, “What does this say to you?” If your friend gives an incorrect answer, say, “Read it again.” Continue this process, until your friend understands the Scripture.
Fay uses different scriptures, however, I prefer the Roman Road to Salvation. ** After the person reads each scripture, ask him/her “What does this say to you?”
The Five Commitment Questions
Are you a sinner?
Do you want forgiveness of sins?
Do you believe Jesus Christ 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 Christ into your life and into your heart?
Sinner’s 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.
The Why Principle
You: Are you ready to invite Jesus Christ into your life?
Friend: No.
You: Why?
Friend: I’m not ready.
You: Why?
New Believer Questions and Directions
How many sins has Christ paid for?
How many of your sins does Christ remember?
Where does Christ live?
Let’s pray. (New believer should say what’s on his heart.)
Who has been praying for you?
Do you know where your friend goes to church?
Do you know your friend’s phone number. Let’s call that person now!
May I take you to church with me?
Read the Gospel of John.
I will call you tomorrow to see if the Word became different.
Note: A quick reference to the objections and responses are listed in appendix 3.
