Personal Evangelism

“We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us. Surely you remember, brothers, our toil and hardship; we worked night and day in order not to be a burden to anyone while we preached the gospel of God to you.” – 1 Thessalonians 2:8-9


Jesus made it clear that He came to seek and save the lost. His life was about building relationships with people. If you do a careful study of Jesus, it’s very evident that Jesus was in the “people business,” and the hearts of people were of utmost importance to Him. Jesus was a friend of sinners and spent a great deal of time with them. In fact, there are more than 50 occurrences in the New Testament of Jesus being with those in need of a Savior.

The best thing you can do for somebody is to introduce him to Christ. A clear and consistent life will draw men toward Jesus. Live a sacrificial lifestyle where you put their interests ahead of your own. When you put their interests ahead of yours, people are going to ask why.

Share your life with those around you. Find common ground in the culture, in the news, movies, your families, your neighborhood, your school, or your work. Become a friend to those who are lost by learning to listen. Be an encourager. Ask questions about what they are interested in. Move from your common experiences to questions about personal belief.