Previously in this series about sharing our faith, we considered the importance  of strong relationships with people for witnessing. We took note of how to turn an everyday conversation to a spiritual discussion. Now, we get to the heart of the matter—what we say to people about Jesus.

Stay in God’s Word

A Christian attitude has a lot to do with sharing our faith. As we hear and study God’s Word, the Holy Spirit fills our hearts and lives with the joy of knowing Jesus as our Savior. Our love for Jesus shows in the way we conduct ourselves. When our faith in the resurrected Lord is visible in our lives, we draw attention to Jesus and the importance of knowing him as Savior and Lord.

However, our unbelieving friends will not come to faith in Jesus by observing our Christian lives. Faith comes by hearing the message of Christ, the Scriptures teach. People need to hear the gospel.

A connection with Christ is essential for helping us share our faith. We cannot share what we do not have. Jesus said, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). Our purpose on earth as Christians, to be Christ’s witnesses, stems from our connection with Jesus. So, in order to grow in our ability to confidently share our Savior with others, we need to remain connected to him. We do that by remaining in the Word. Ask yourself, “What will have to change in my attitude, my priorities, and my schedule to become a better student of God’s Word?”

Prepare and practice your statement of faith

Growing spiritually through the power of the Word is fundamental for sharing our faith. Careful preparation is also important. The apostle Peter wrote: “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have” (1 Peter 3:15). A big part of our preparation for witnessing will be to concentrate on the content of our testimony. We share a message of both law and gospel. We must speak the law because it is God’s message to show that none of us can save ourselves from the punishment we deserve as sinners. The gospel is the means that Goduses to work faith in the hearts of people. We gladly tell the good news of Jesus, proclaiming how he saved us from sin’s punishment and that through faith in him God gives us the free gift of eternal life!