The Franklin Files

Fishing in a Barrel (Relating to the Non-Believer)

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A lesson about evangelism from Colossians 4:5-6.

“Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward [unbelievers], making the most of each opportunity. Your speech must always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.”

  • How can I ignite my relationship with the lost (unbelievers)?
    • How can I raise my EQ (evangelism quotient)?


      • 5 factors that were always present when the faith was being shared vibrantly:

      1. Ask the spirit to cultivate a fresh creativity in your evangelism
        • The higher your predictability in style, the lower your effectiveness. 
        • Matthew 22:15-22 - By asking the pharisees whose inscription was on the coin, Jesus provided a creative and unique explanation to their trick question. 
        • Gain exposure to the reality of the seeker’s situation. 
          • Don’t overload them with too many lessons too soon, without making space for real-life experiences.
          • Teach them a lesson, then let them go out and experience reality. When they realize “I need more ammunition”, then they’ll be ready and willing to receive another lesson.
          • Mark 4 - Right after Jesus had given his famous sermons, they were caught in the storm (a real-life experience) and Jesus asked them why they, of all people, still had no faith. 
          • Go beyond exhortation to simple application
            • “Don’t tell me WHAT I ought to do. What I want to know is: HOW do I do it?” 
            • Unconditional acceptance of the seeker (however, not approval of their lifestyle)
              • Don’t be judgemental of where they are coming from, their questions, or arguments. 
              • How would you respond to someone in a Bible study who says “Do you mean to tell me this Jesus person is God?” Hopefully with grace and understanding. 
              • Change how we really view the people we’re trying to reach.
                • Do we see them as a potential valued member of The Kingdom? They’re able to tell if someone is begrudgingly sharing the gospel with them.  
                • Jonah - Looked down on the people he was being sent to. 
                • Everybody is significant and worth sharing the Faith with. 
                    • Peter wasn’t necessarily the ideal candidate upon first glance.  
                      • Share the gospel, not because of what they ARE, but what they CAN become. 
                          • Don’t just share the gospel, but our very lives.
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