How to Share the Gospel (and How Not To)

It's also good to know in those moments when someone comes with a question (or more likely objection), that having the answer doesn't get them converted. I've heard ministers ask "if I answer this question to your satisfaction, will you become a Christian?" The answer is generally, "no" indicating that the question is really just an excuse for the asker not to believe. Faithful sharing of faith also means leaving the result to the Holy Spirit. God bless us all as we keep trying.

Start by actually reading it. If you can read through all the horrors and atrocities without feeling disgust, please don’t even reply to this comment; I don’t want to talk to you.

I used to be an atheist and if someone tried so hard to say everything is because Jesus, I would listen to them only out of politeness (charity) and would think to myself "you are consoling only yourself with your stories" because you are afraid. It never made me want to believe in the gospel. As an atheist I could tell when someone was trying to use me to gain favors with God, to be able to later say to themselves they shared the truth. So now I'm determined not to be the same cookie cutter catholic that gets to no-one's heart. Yesterday I was at a gathering where people started to speak about supernatural stuff and even mentioned some arguments against the Church. Meanwhile I was not trying to make my case because it would only break rapport with them and conversations like that would never take place again. A sort of implicit game was up too because of course people are tricky. You can tell when people are looking for you to speak up only to deny your input and become defensive. So it's not as easy as tell it as it is. While they were talking I was asking the Lord all the time to make me do and say whatever I needed to do or say. All I can say is that they wanted to continue to talk about supernatural stuff in future gatherings and I will pray that I do whatever males them find the truth like I did. But being obvious didn't work for me and I know it was not going to work for them.

Jesus Christ and his blessed Mother Mary love you all

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I feel like there is a lot of people who make the mistake of thinking evangelization is trying to make someone see the truth instead of trying to help lead someone to the truth. I think it turns a lot of people away when fellow Christians or Catholics try and shove their beliefs down someone’s throat. I agree wholeheartedly with this video. It should be a conversation with both sides interested and caring about what the other person says. Not you have to believe what I believe. Yes, we want to help save our friends and family but trying to force them will only make them pull away farther. Also, some people simply don’t want to be saved. No matter what you do they refuse to learn anything more about Jesus.

Dare to discovery what you don't know and say "I don't know this yet, but I can think about with you and then study some more of what is te Church teaching". This is not only some humility, but a way to show your openess to the other.

I would love to hear your advice on becoming a braver evangelist. I'm ROTTEN at it. I suppose I labor under the apprehension that I don't have a right to tell people what they should believe--maybe as result of our very secular relativistic society here in the USA. I'm very spiritual, but in the "go to your room, close the door and pray in secret" way. Do you have any suggestions?

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Pope Benedict XVI cautioned us against Moralism which was reducing the Gospel to a code of ethics/morals. I appreciate this video because I think that we sometimes forget that. Morality only makes sense when it is couched into the context of a Relationship with God. Evangelization and Pre-Evangelization is definitely an area we should speak about.

Do not be afraid to share Jesus to others. First PRAY and ASK GUIDANCE. Holy Spirit will guide you. DO NOT BE DECEIVED by your fear

Evangelism only happens when there is authenticity and fails through superficiality. Thus, the inspiration of the Holy Spirit is the only way.

I like your videos. It be nice if you could speak slower, be easier to follow.

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It was not Jesus' intention for others to spread his teachings. For how can someone who does not understand Jesus' teachings, who does not believe Love is Savior, represent Jesus' teachings faithfully?

And why would people try to spread teachings that are not theirs, teachings that are not fully understood by them? It is ignorance to try to do so, and further ignorance and so much harm were the result.

I think the best way to preach the gospel is to live it. Jesus said love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your mind, all your strength, and all your soul. To love our neighbor as ourself. No matter how complex the world is, what Jesus asks of us is very simple, to love God and others all we can. All the glory belongs to God. I think that when we follow this genuinely we will naturally spread the gospel, not just by word but by actions and our joy.

I did not hear the Gospel of Christ , for it is the power of God unto salvation to those who believe it,
to the Jew first then the greek, for therein is revealed the Righteousness of God, that the just shall live by faith.
Romans Chap 1 vs 16,17

1 Corinthians Chap 15, vs 1,2 3,4.

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Very helpful for me today ❤️ thank you, Fr Mike

I urge anyone who is reading this who is a practicing catholic... your works will not save you, your man-centered religion will not save you. You cannot earn eternal life, it is a gift from God Ephesians 2:8-10. If I give you a gift, and you give me something in return, then it is no longer a gift, and the Apostle Paul says that you will get what you have earned in Romans 4:4, ( and that is death - Romans 6:23). "And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness," Romans 4:5. Mike, please repent and turn to a true relationship with Jesus Christ because no resume that you hand to Him on the last day will have any merit before Him.

How's that Pagan Doctrine u follow working out for you? Just curious, you still praying to Dead people? Still lying to people telling them there's a purgatory? Still asking Mary to intercede for you? Just curious. As everything I just mentioned is not in the Bible. Why is that? Is Scripture not enough for you. Feel like u got to add to it? You might want to read the last book that warns about adding.
Have a good day~ "Pray for the Spirit of Wisdom n Revelation in the knowledge of Him" ❤️

"Call no Man Father..." That's Scripture. They call you Father Mike? Lol Might want to lay that down

what is everybody doing at the start of the gospel (during mass) and why?. thank you

Catholicism is a false and fatal gospel... despite a GQ wannabe Catholic Priest telling you otherwise.

Where in the bible does it say you are supposed to be called " Father"?
I've never seen it. But I have seen where Jesus Christ said not to call a person Father except yr heavenly Father. 🤔

1 Corinthians 15:1-4.


That’s the Gospel. Then we can think about why Christ died for our sins and rose from the dead.

Roman Catholic teach subverts the grace of God in the Gospel. How? By saying you must do this you must do that so that maybe if you do well enough God will receive you and accept you and justify you and give you eternal life.
No! The true message of the Gospel says come you sinner.. Come and receive freely of the forgiveness of sins, for Christ has paid the price by His own blood. Come you sinner and receive the love and grace of God in Jesus Christ who died for you and rose again from the dead for your justification. Come and receive freely of the waters of life in Him, by simple child like faith.

If you are a Roman Catholic, you must ask your set the question, do I truly know Jesus?
Read Romans 4.

As a Catholic Christian and a Knight of Columbus,
I feel obliged to share the Gospel with others. But I can only do it with people who are open minded. And if I encounter any young men who are non practicing Catholic Christian, well I can try to recruit them to join the Knights of Columbus.

The gospel is that we are all sinners and not one is worthy of the kingdom of god. The gospel is the fulfillment of gods promise to Abraham. It is the law of Jews come to fruition. It is god giving us his son on the cross so that it is no works that we accomplish that make us right before god. It’s all Christ and the Holy Spirit in us that changes from the inside out. That’s what we need to share. That’s the “good news”. The law is how we are to act given in the Ten Commandments. The law is meant to show us our sin not so that we can work to not sin. That is impossible. It is so that we would know that we need Christ Jesus because we can’t do it alone. It is then the Holy Spirit in us that changes our hearts so that we do obey the laws of god. Faith in Jesus Christ is the gospel

I love these videos. They give you hope, teaching, and inspiration.

The question of alcohol has been in so many circles lately. I appreciate your perspective on that today! Thank you. "Correction" by others who believe they are doing a good deed reminds me of the ex-smoker who begins to despise the smoker. Severely "correcting" can become abusive.

Father mike I don't know how to share the gospel can you give me advice .

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I'm the same way as a Catholic. I don't know how to share the gospel.

This is more correction than clear presentation of the Gospel as well.

Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; by which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
1 Corinthians 15:1‭-‬4

He never gave the Gospel. For anyone looking for it, it is found in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4.

But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.
2 Corinthians 11:3‭-‬4

I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
Galatians 1:6-8

The True Gospel Paul preached:

Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; by which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
1 Corinthians 15:1‭-‬4

Recognize that YOU are a sinner on YOUR way to He|l. That YOU cannot save YOURSELF, that YOU need a saviour. Romans 3:23, Romans 3:10, Romans 5:12, Revelation 21:8,

That through believing/trusting in Jesus Christ finished work on the cross we have redemption through His blood. Ephesians 1:7, Ephesians 1:12-14, Romans 5:1-2, Romans 10:9-10 Romans 5:6-13

Salvation is a free gift, you cannot earn it and you do not deserve it. You cannot add anything to Salvation or you are putting your own works into it. It is good to follow in believers Baptism but it does not save you. Titus 3:4-7, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 11:6, Galatians 2:16, Galatians 3:14

Salvation is only through Jesus Christ. John 14:6, 1 Timothy 2:5-6, Acts 4:10-12

So in short, Recognizing that YOU are a sinner on YOUR way to He|l, that YOU cannot save yourself, YOU need a saviour.

Believe/ Trust in Jesus' death, burial and resurrection according to the scriptures. 1Corinthains 15:1-4

and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. Mark 1:15

that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Romans 10:9-10

For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Romans 10:13

It is so simple that people miss it.

Call no man on earth your father.

Please pray for me. I go to Catholic school but a lot of kids don’t have a relationship with Jesus. I want to share this with them but I admit I scared but I will trust in my Father’s will and do as He wants me to

But is it ok if we don't know how to share how Jesus changed our life thru hearing the gospel? If we are truly born again, we will want to share what Jesus did. Even if the only verse you know is John 3:16...share that too.

❤ wow this is so powerful! It's not "teaching", but creating a relationship in which hard questions can be discused! Wow thank you for sharing this

I don't believe people who don't practise what they preach. So I evangelize by living in love, charity, forgiveness, joy. Well, I really try :)

I think the problem is that most Catholics are not Biblically literate to present the Gospel and so they're afraid if they get confronted with rebuttals and questions they cannot answer. I think we Catholics need to experience Jesus directly by the power of the Holy Spirit and in light of His Word and the practical applications of the Catechism.

Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you The Gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, and in which you stand; by which since then you have been saved, if then you kept in memory what I preached to you—unless you had believed in vain. For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: How that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, and that He rose again on the third day according to the Scriptures. (1 Corinthians 15:1-4)

Thank you so much father! I love the distinction you made between correction and evangelization. That’s gonna be the basis for my entire perspective towards evangelization. Thank you again, father!

That was 🔥 father mike

You spoke for 7 minutes and did not even say what the Gospel of Jesus Christ is. If people do not know what the Gospel is than it is obviously impossible to share it!

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I love this! People are God's beloved children, not our evangelization projects.

1 Peter 3:15 says "but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,"

If we know the true gospel, and if we truly have the Holy Spirit, we MUST be able to give answers. If you dont know how to answer questions about Jesus or salvation, then the Truth is not in you. Read the Word of God. Know the true Gospel directly from the Bible and dont be deceived into believing false gospels. God bless

I went from being a stauch atheist to a believer in Christ because a Christian simply (and humbly) asked me why I didn't believe in God. Questions are powerful!