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Section 5: Share the Gospel

Evangelism is a word that can often be associated with politics or church denominations, but its meaning has nothing to do with it. At its core, the word means sharing the good news that Jesus has changed your life.

Sharing the gospel (aka the good news of Jesus) is a core part of following Jesus. It can seem like a daunting task, but it does not have to be. Spend some time looking at and understanding the resources below that are designed to help equip you to share your faith with confidence.

How do I start a conversation about the gospel?
By using this simple framework, you can get to know someone, learn about their faith, and share your own faith with them.
  • ASK – Ask people questions. As you get to know them, begin asking questions about their beliefs.
  • ADMIRE – Admire good things about what they believe even if it is different from what you believe.
  • ADMIT – Admit the reason you are a Christian is because you are messed up and you needed Jesus to save you. Share the Gospel with them going into as much detail as context allows.
  • ASK - Ask “Did that make sense?” “What is holding you back from putting your faith in Jesus right now?” “Would you be interested in talking about this again soon?”

How do I tell someone what the gospel is?
Use the Life On Mission app that walks you through the 3 Circles you saw in the first video giving you the exact words you can say.

You can also use the Gospel acrostic as a jumping-off point to help explain the big picture of the Gospel. (Each point of the Gospel acrostic is further explained in the download.)
  • God created us to be with Him. (Genesis 1-2)
  • Our sins separate us from God. (Genesis 3)
  • Sins cannot be removed by good deeds. (Genesis 4 – Malachi 4)
  • Paying the price for sin, Jesus died and rose again. (Matthew – Luke)
  • Everyone who trusts in Him alone has eternal life. (John)
  • Life with Jesus starts now and lasts forever. (Acts – Revelation)

Now that you've taken the time to understand these resources, you can download them for quick reference at any time.

Now let's head to the next section Covenant Membership together!