Category Archives: Barriers to Speaking about Christ

Examining our Barriers to Speaking about Christ—10

No One is Interested. As we ponder our need to tell others about Christ, another matter that may hinder us is a perception that no one is really interested. I understand this feeling and have had it myself. Even as I have grown to a better and more mature outlook on reaching out to others,Continue reading “Examining our Barriers to Speaking about Christ—10”

Examining Our Barriers to Speaking about Christ – 9

Fear. In this series of posts, we’ve been focusing on the Lord’s desire for us to tell others about him and exploring the barriers that hinder us from doing so. Once we are clear about the Christ-centered message we are to speak to others, we still may hesitate to talk about it because of anotherContinue reading “Examining Our Barriers to Speaking about Christ – 9”

Examining Our Barriers to Speaking about Christ – 7

I Don’t Know What to Tell Them. In this series of posts, we’ve been exploring the barriers that hinder us from telling others about Christ (begins here). Last time we talked about how to bring up spiritual matters to begin with, noting that it is helpful to keep in mind what we ultimately want toContinue reading “Examining Our Barriers to Speaking about Christ – 7”

Examining Our Barriers to Speaking about Christ – 6

I Don’t Know How to Bring it Up. In this series of posts we are exploring various matters that hinder us from telling others about Christ (begins here). Today we will explore the barrier of not knowing how to bring up the subject. Feeling like we are too shy or that talking to others isContinue reading “Examining Our Barriers to Speaking about Christ – 6”

Examining Our Barriers to Speaking about Christ – 5

I’m Not Where I Need to Be. Christ is the most important matter in the world, and we are to seek his kingdom over all else (Matthew 6:33). He has asked his followers to tell others the good news about him and his kingdom. This series of posts is exploring the barriers that hinder usContinue reading “Examining Our Barriers to Speaking about Christ – 5”

Examining our Barriers to Speaking about Christ – 4

Not Enough Time. Christ wants his people to tell others about him (see post), but there are many barriers to our doing so. Previously we’ve discussed the problem of bad experiences and off-putting methods (see post) and the notion that we might be judging others (see post). Another thing that may hinder us is ourContinue reading “Examining our Barriers to Speaking about Christ – 4”

Examining Our Barriers to Speaking about Christ – 3

Society’s Rules. We’ve noted that God does want us to speak to people about Christ and that there are many barriers to our doing so. In this series of posts, we are seeking to face these barriers gently but honestly in hopes of reducing them so that we may be ready and willing to speakContinue reading “Examining Our Barriers to Speaking about Christ – 3”

Examining Our Barriers to Speaking about Christ – 2

Bad Experiences and Inadequate Models. Last time we heard from Scripture that the Lord wants us all to be ready to speak to others about Christ. Some are specially gifted to do this and so will do it really well and often. Although I haven’t seen this in Scripture, I have observed that some peopleContinue reading “Examining Our Barriers to Speaking about Christ – 2”

Examining our Barriers to Speaking About Christ – 1

We’re Not Convinced We’re Supposed to. This series of posts will examine the various things that hinder us from speaking to others about Christ. I assure you it is not my purpose to shame, condemn or prod people. Those ways of seeking to motivate people are not worthy of the gospel, nor do they leadContinue reading “Examining our Barriers to Speaking About Christ – 1”