#7 – How to Talk about God – help nonbelievers more

Hi,

Here’s an interesting prayer request that was sent to me. It’s from a Christian on a campus. She was sharing the gospel with someone, and here was the result.

She writes…

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I went through the Knowing God Personally booklet with a student named Cori. We spent about 45 minutes discussing and clarifying the gospel.

Cori said this was the best news she had heard and felt that her heart was ready to accept Jesus. “But, if I accept Jesus, that means that I am not Buddhist anymore.”

So she is still deciding. Pray for Cori!
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What is missing here? This Christian went through the gospel.

Even spent 45 minutes answering her questions and clarifying the issues.

Cori thought it sounded great. But she was hesitant.

“Pray for Cori” is absolutely right to do. And this Christian did a great job.

But what else? What could this Christian have done for Cori?

She could have served her further, by saying:

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“Cori, I understand that this is an important decision.

There is a great Website that you can go to, that will be very helpful to you. EveryStudent.com.

It answers questions about Jesus, about what it’s like to know him.

I’m going to write the URL on the back of this booklet for you. You’ll find it very encouraging. And, here’s my email address also. [or phone #].

Could I have yours also? Would it be ok with you if I contact you in a few days, after you’ve had a chance to look at the site?”
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At the end of a conversation, we can serve unbelievers more, by letting them explore their questions further. Let them hear more. Let God lead them to answers to the questions in their heart.

It might help them make the decision you are praying for! Next email will be about answering atheists.

Feel free to forward this email to someone else. They can also sign up to receive “How to Talk about God” here:
https://www.startingwithgod.com/talk-about-god.html

Marilyn Adamson
director of EveryStudent.com
and StartingwithGod.com