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Discussion Gospel Message Friendships and Barriers

Discussion Gospel Message Friendships and Barriers

Q You can share the gospel with anyone. But if you build an authentic friendship first, it can be easier to share your faith with them. Through those relationships, you may be asked about your faith. That is when 1 Peter 3:15 should be applied to your conversation. If you really love them, and believe there is a heaven and a hell, you will want to share the gospel with them. Based on the content of the course, choose 1 of the following worldviews (i.e., Secular Humanism, Hinduism, Buddhism, or Islam) and answer the following questions (300–500 words total). These questions must be answered in separate paragraphs. • What practical steps would you take to build a friendship with a follower of this worldview who might be a co-worker, neighbor, etc.? • What do’s and don’ts would you apply when preparing to share the gospel with them? • What are some beliefs/reasons a person from this worldview might have that would hinder them from accepting Christ as their Savior? • What personal challenges might you have with presenting the gospel? Submit your Discussion Thread by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module 7: Week 7.

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In case of a follower of Hinduism, I would build friendship with this follower by speaking about the aspect of adhering to one true God. I would begin by discussing about the pros and cons of worshipping idols. I would speak about Hinduism also not encouraging or instructing its followers to worship idols. I would provide evidence from the holy book of Hinduism to prove my argument. I would explain about the importance of transformation of heart more than transformation of the body (Presentation: Sharing the Gospel Message). I would ensure that I try to point out at the similarities existing between Christianity and Hinduism like using of holy water to bless the place of prayer and the people praying.