Why Are So Many Christians Afraid Of Sharing Their Faith?
“I was afraid of looking stupid. I was afraid of making God look bad. I was afraid of being asked a question I couldn’t answer.”
In this Spotlight, we look at the barriers that stop us from sharing our faith and how we can overcome those ‘gaps’. Andy Bannister talks about why we might be fearful.
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- Why are so many Christians Afraid of Sharing Their Faith?
- The Confidence Gap
- The Bad Theology Gap
- The Harm Gap
- Identify Your Fear…
- …And Then Manage It
- The Risk Gap
- The Jesus Gap
- Overcoming Other Gaps
- Sharing Your Faith Without Looking Like an Idiot
The Confidence Gap
If you lack confidence, isn’t it best to keep quiet? Gavin Matthews shares his thoughts.
The Bad Theology Gap
If God is sovereign why bother with evangelism? Andy urges us to reach out to others.
The Harm Gap
What if someone thinks the church is harmful? Stephen McAlpine gives some advice.
Identify Your Fear…
What fear is stopping you doing more evangelism? Andy encourages us to examine ourselves, so we can see what is holding us back.
…And Then Manage It
“The key is helping people to feel comfortable that the call of God might feel uncomfortable.”
Michael Harvey speaks to the Solas PEP Talk podcast about managing the fears that might prevent us from talking to others about Jesus.
The Risk Gap
Why risk sharing our faith with someone else? Gareth Black explains why it is worth it.
The Jesus Gap
Is evangelism just like being a salesperson for Jesus? David Nixon unpacks the Bible for us.
Other Gaps
See the whole series for help in overcoming other obstacles that might hold you back.
Sharing Your Faith Without Looking Like an Idiot
Hot off the press! Want more on helping you overcome your barriers to evangelism? Watch Andy Bannister’s latest talk on how to share your faith without looking like an idiot.
Will You Help Produce More Resources to Help Christians Defend Their Faith?
Will you stand with Solas as we seek to help empower Christians to be able share the good news of Jesus persuasively? We speak at evangelistic events, as well as helping to train Christians to share their faith more effectively.
