St. Patrick

Published: March 17, 2021, midnight

b'When you\\u2019ve shared your faith in Christ, has someone ever asked you, \\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153But where in the Bible does it say that?\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d Or have you ever been asked why you believe the way you do?\\nIt can be scary if you don\\u2019t know what to say in an interaction like this, but it doesn\\u2019t mean you are a failure. Instead, it\\u2019s an opportunity to study God\\u2019s Word in preparation for future conversations.\\nWhether you are eager to tell others about Jesus or it comes a bit less naturally to you, it helps so much to know some Bible verses and passages you can use to explain what you believe. One important reason to study the Bible is to be equipped to point others to God.\\nTwo great passages that talk about the gospel are Acts 13:38-39 and Romans 3:22-24, but there are many others. Passages like these will help you as you share the truth about who God is and tell others about His love.\\nOnce you\\u2019ve spent some time finding and studying Bible passages to keep on hand, go out and share the good news of Jesus Christ! Be encouraged that the Holy Spirit will give you the right words to say in every gospel conversation (Luke 12:12). \\u2022 Bethany Acker\\n\\u2022 What are your favorite verses about the gospel? \\n\\u2022 Who are some trusted Christians you could talk with about their favorite Bible passages to use in conversations about the gospel? \\n\\u2022 Who is someone you want to share the gospel with? Take some time to pray for them, asking for wisdom about how to best share Jesus with them. \\nInstead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. But do this in a gentle and respectful way. Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ. 1 Peter 3:15-16 (NLT)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\nHebrews 13:20-21; Colossians 3:12'