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What does the Bible say about sharing faith?

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The Bible teaches that believers should gladly and humbly bear witness to Jesus Christ, trusting God to save through the gospel rather than relying on human skill. Jesus sends His church to make disciples of all nations, proclaiming repentance and forgiveness in His name (Matthew 28:16-20; Luke 24:47; Mark 16:15). Because the gospel is God’s power for salvation, Christians need not be ashamed or fearful (Romans 1:16; 2 Timothy 1:8). They should be prepared to explain their hope with gentleness and respect, speaking wisely and graciously to others (1 Peter 3:15; Colossians 4:5-6). This witness is strengthened by mutual encouragement, holy character, and the Spirit’s fruit of love, patience, and self-control (Romans 1:12; Galatians 5:22-23).

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  • 1 Peter 3:15

    But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:

  • Romans 1:12

    that is, that I with you may be encouraged in you, each of us by the other's faith, both yours and mine.

  • 2 Timothy 1:8

    Therefore don't be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner; but endure hardship for the Gospel according to the power of God,

  • Mark 16:15

    He said to them, "Go into all the world, and preach the Gospel to the whole creation.

  • Matthew 28:16-20

    [16] But the eleven disciples went into Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had sent them. [17] When they saw him, they bowed down to him, but some doubted. [18] Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. [19] Therefore go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.

  • Colossians 4:5-6

    [5] Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. [6] Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.

  • Romans 1:16

    For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first, and also for the Greek.

  • John 15:16

    You didn't choose me, but I chose you, and appointed you, that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain; that whatever you will ask of the Father in my name, he may give it to you.

  • Luke 24:47

    and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

  • Galatians 5:22-23

    [22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

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