Let’s Do What They Did – Sharing the Gospel: Faithful Conversations

Jon Beck

We do not need to reinvent ministry or chase the latest methods. We need to look carefully at the New Testament, see how Christ and His church lived out the mission, and faithfully follow those biblical patterns today.

In this study, we will focus on the gospel itself, our responsibility to embrace the mission, how to share Christ clearly, and how to help others begin following Him.

What did they do? Acts 2:37–41; Acts 4:29–31; Acts 17:2–4

  • proclaimed Christ
  • explained the gospel
  • called people to repent and believe
  • prayed for boldness
  • trusted God to save

Intro

Jesus commissioned His followers to make disciples by proclaiming the gospel and teaching others to follow Him. Throughout this series, we have considered the message of the gospel, our responsibility to share it, and the importance of helping others grow in Christ. As we conclude, our focus is on having faithful gospel conversations, asking good questions, listening carefully, and pointing people to Jesus. Our confidence is not in our ability to persuade but in the power of the gospel and the faithfulness of God.

Remember the Mission (Matthew 28:18–20)

  • Jesus calls us to make disciples, not merely seek decisions or win arguments.
  • Our responsibility is to make Christ known, call people to repentance and faith, and help them begin following Him.

Engage Others with Wisdom and Care (Colossians 4:5–6; James 1:19)

  • Faithful gospel conversations begin with thoughtful questions, careful listening, and genuine concern for others.
  • Understanding what someone believes and what they are trusting in helps us respond with biblical truth and consistently bring the conversation back to Christ.

Keep the Gospel Central (1 Corinthians 15:3–4; Romans 1:16)

  • The gospel is the good news that Jesus Christ died for our sins and rose again.
  • We must clearly communicate the need for salvation, call people to repentance and faith, and encourage those who profess Christ to follow Him through obedience, baptism, and involvement in the local church.

The What Now

1. Remember the Mission: Who has God placed in your life that you can intentionally pray for and seek opportunities to share Christ with?

2. Engage Others: Are you willing to ask thoughtful questions, listen carefully, and understand what others believe before responding with biblical truth?

3. Keep the Gospel Central: Are you prepared to explain the gospel clearly and help those who respond take their next steps in following Christ?

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