Sharing the Good News

If we want to make an eternal difference in people’s lives, we have to learn how to talk about spiritual truth in everyday language. Language that makes sense to people who don’t yet follow Jesus.

The apostle Paul makes this clear in Romans 10 when he reminds the church that people will not simply “figure out” the Good News on their own. Even if they are closely watching the life of a believer, it is not enough. Someone has to explain the Gospel to them.


Notice the posture. We are not called to force the truth on people or argue them into the Kingdom. We are called to speak with clarity, humility, and love.

There is a great deal of confusion and darkness in the world today. Many people do not recognize their true spiritual condition or their need for a Savior. Scripture tells us they have been blinded to the truth. Without Jesus, they are headed toward destruction. And God has chosen you and me to be lights in that darkness, not only through how we live, but through what we say.

Most nonbelievers do not need to be preached at. What they need is a credible friend, someone they trust, who is willing to sit down and say with gentleness and respect, “This is the difference Jesus has made in my life, and this is why He matters.”

So how do we do that well? Here are three simple and effective strategies.

As you build genuine relationships with people who do not attend church, trust will grow. As that trust grows, real issues will begin to surface. These are often felt needs such as family struggles, fear, work stress, broken relationships, or wounds from the past.

Each of these moments becomes an opportunity to make a gentle spiritual transition.
For example, when talking with someone whose marriage is struggling, you might say, “We have had our own struggles too. You might think this sounds strange, but what has really helped us is our faith and the guidance we get from the Bible. Jesus has made a real difference for us.”

That one sentence opens the door. You are not forcing anything. You are simply pointing them to where you have found hope.

Spiritual transitions can also come through current events, cultural conversations, music, movies, natural beauty, or even the birth of a child. When the relationship is strong and the moment is right, these everyday experiences can become bridges to faith.

If you are a believer, you have a story. And your story is one of the most powerful tools God has given you.

Jesus demonstrated this in John 9 when He healed a man who had been blind from birth. When questioned, the man did not debate theology. He simply said, “I was blind, but now I see.” His personal experience with Jesus spoke volumes.

The Psalms work the same way. David repeatedly describes what God has done in his life. Authentic testimony has a way of breaking down walls.

Your story does not need to be dramatic to be meaningful. It simply needs to be honest.

Paul gives us a helpful framework in Acts 26 as he shares his testimony with King Agrippa. His story is brief, clear, and intentional.

He divides his testimony into three parts.

1. He describes his life before Christ. Paul explains who he was and how he opposed Jesus and His followers.
2. He talks about how he met Christ. On the road to Damascus, Jesus intervened and completely changed the direction of his life.
3. Paul describes his life after Christ. He explains how his purpose shifted and how he now lives to point others to God.

Then Paul ends with a question. He invites King Agrippa to consider the truth for himself.
This is a great model for us. A clear testimony does not need to be long. Three to four minutes is often enough. Share who you were, how Jesus met you, and how your life has changed. And when the moment is right, invite the other person to reflect.