What is the best way to witness to a person?

Answer 1

by living an example ...

Answer 2

Truthfully and honestly! The important thing is to SAY what you mean. A silent witness is a dead witness. It's important that you deliver the goods. That is to say the real ideas about salvation so that the Holy Spirit can do the work with the new information you share. Being truthful about our humanness and sincere about a real faith and a real relationship with God is the best witness. Even the biblical characters had idiosyncrasies. Lifestyle witnessing is not realistic because no ones perfect nor can they be. That's why we need Christ's perfection and righteousness inplace of our own.

Answer 3

If it's someone you know and you want to witness to them, pray first, seeking God's opening. Search your heart as to your motives, and if you know it is to bring all the glory to God, then expect God to 'create' the right opportunity. I have done this and been amazed at how the way was opened up to speak naturally and spontaneously, without appearing to be giving them a sermon.

If it is a total stranger, then usually God will act before you do. For example, I was walking in town, shopping, when I saw a Hare Krishna chap ahead. He approached me saying, "I'm a monk from Lesmahagow". Quick as a flash I felt prompted to say, "And I'm a saint from Scotland!" But I didn't start preaching. He wanted me to donate money so I asked him if he and his friends needed food (knowing they only eat once a day, communally, and that they're vegetarians). I told him to stay on that spot half an hour longer, and I would be back with food. When I handed the vegetables over there was a gospel tract inside the bag of goodies! And I just told him it was all given to him in Jesus' name. I may never see that young man again, but I keep praying for him. That's what witnessing is all about - words and deeds.

Answer 4

Jesus said be fishers of Men. When you fish, you throw out the bate on a line and then real it in if it takes the bate.
If it doesn't, it is not ready and you let it go until another day. The same is with your witness. First you need to study the words so your bate is tasty and believable. You need to let the Holy Spirit Guide you when to speak and when to listen. Then your fish will want what you are casting forth.
Jesus also said , don't feed babies meat. Sometimes people are like fish, they are not ready to accept the word and they will spit it out. What Jesus meant about not feeding babies meat. When a baby Christian is just learning, sometimes they just need to hear the basics before you get into the deep philosophical issues.
He also said don't cast your pearls before swine, else they eat and then turn and bit you. In other words, some people are so negative and closed minded that if you offer something to them that you believe, they are closed minded and shut out other possibilities. They may take what you say and slander you with those words. There is always someone who takes the time to find fault with someone to make themselves look better and this makes them feel some sort of sick pleasure to hurt others through their words. Jesus said blessed are those who are persecuted for my sake. You also have to use discernment. Do what a fisherman does, throw out a little bate and if they don't bite move on. Jesus said many things and it is best to rely on the Holy Spirit to draw people to you. Jesus said not to make pray in public, but go to your room in private to pray and avoid public displays of religion. He said the Pharisees and Saducies did this for attention and pride.
Jesus asked us to spread the word to all nations. Perhaps you would like to become a missionary. Most of all don't try to shove religion down someones throat.
Rev. TomCat

Answer 5

By following the example of Christ. He spoke to people whenever and wherever he found them. Yet he did not come off as 'preachy' but was approachable. Not even children were intimidated by him. He used parables (illustrations) to make truths easier to understand. These parables used things and situations that the people could identify with, for example he told fishermen that he would make them fishers of men. He never required of his disciples anything he did not do himself. He unashamedly preached the good news of God's kingdom although not all viewed it as such and attempted to silence him. They may thought they had succeeded when they brutally murdered him, but his disciples continue to this day following in his footsteps and obeying his command to "go therefore and preach" -(Matthew 28:19-20).

Answer 6

By being a TRUE friend to them! By sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with them on a daily basis if at all possible. By being there as a friend for them, and if not, by witnesses to the SAVING Love and Grace on such forums as this one!!! Witnessing always in the truth and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, as the Spirit of the Lord so leads you to do. Blessed be the Name of the Lord PTL!!!!!!!!

Answer 7

In the language of that person from the living faith experience of the witness.

Answer 8

Find common ground. Get their attention by telling them the practical value of the information you have. Pray for God's holy spirit. God will give you the power "beyond what is normal".

Answer 9

Love them unconditionally. Treat them as you wish to be treated. Help them with any of their problems you can, and offer sympathy for the ones you can't.

If they ask why, tell them.

That's much more effective in my experience than throwing Bible quotes at them until they convert or run screaming. It's sort of a Mr. Rogers/Ned Flanders approach, but it works for me.

Answer 10

If you know the person you can talk about whenever the subject arises.

When you go door to door just start a conversation.

Answer 11

It depends who the person is. But I like Roman's Road best.