How to handle the various objections a person might hear while sharing the gospel message.

1. Foundation Ministries
Under Development
Copyright 2012

2.  When you share the gospel, expect
objections and questions.
◦ Prayer dialogue with the Holy Spirit
◦ Listen closely
◦ Don’t be shocked by what you hear
◦ Watch your reaction
◦ Clarify if needed
◦ Don’t be afraid to say, “I Don’t Know.”

3.  Is it an open or closed objection?
◦ Observe body language
◦ Facial expression
◦ Demeanor
◦ Tone
 Open? – Proceed wholeheartedly
 Closed? – Proceed with caution

4.  Is the objection genuine?
 Is the objection an indication of conviction?
 Is the objection an attempt to distract?
 Is the objection a “Stump the Christian
Question?”

5.  Exposure Objections
 Worldview Objections
 Emotional Objections
 Willful Objections

6.  These objections arise out of the lack of
exposure to the gospel message
 Easiest to deal with
 Examples
◦ If a person is sincere, God will accept them
◦ I am a good person
 Answering these questions may not lead to
conversion – planting seeds

7.  These objections arise out of a difference in
the way people view the world
◦ Materialistic
◦ Different Religious Background
 Examples
◦ Science has disproven the Bible
◦ I am a Buddhist
◦ Religion is the cause of all the evil in the world

8.  These objections usually come out of a
person’s experience
 Examples
◦ The church is full of hypocrites
◦ You’re no better than I am
◦ I tried Christianity before and it didn’t work
 Emotional objections are often very personal
and must be handled gently

9.  These objections arise out of the will and a
refusal to turn to Christ
 Easy to answer but hard to convince
 Examples
◦ I am not ready yet.
◦ You are forcing your beliefs on me/judging
◦ I don’t talk about religion
 Present and pray

10.  Here is one of the best ways to deal with
objections…
Ask the Question…
WHY?

11.  Do find common ground if possible
 Do present Jesus in the power of the Spirit
 Do use questions frequently
 Don’t argue
 Don’t chase rabbits
 Don’t ruin it for the next guy
 Don’t get discouraged