Bible Study – Reconcile UK

5 Practical steps to sharing the gospel at work

admin — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 22:05:15 +0000

When you become a Christian, you are enrolled into a family and tribe that transcends dominions and kingdoms here on earth. You now belong to a family of God! (Ephesians 2;19). You are also a credentialed ambassador of the empire of Jesus, who is the High King of the universe. God has given to us the message of reconciliation, the good news that reconnects the lost back to God. When you go to church, you’re an ambassador for the King. When you hang out with friends, you’re an ambassador for the King. When you go to work, meet with a client, participate in a meeting, work on a project, drive a nail, create a blueprint, welcome a customer, or write a white paper, you’re still an ambassador for the King.

But many people are usually burdened with the task of sharing their faith, especially at work where there are many restrictions on this area. It can also seem very daunting, leading to different thoughts that are highlighted below –

Has God really given me this job to reach the people around me?
It seems like I’m the only Christian. It’s lonely and hard doing this on my own.
I see these people every day. What will happen to our working relationships if I say something that offends them?
I want to have an impact, but how do I start?

So then, how can we share our faith with our colleagues while maintaining a high-level of integrity about what’s appropriate at the workplace? Here are 5 brilliant ideas:

Show that you really care about people.

Jesus cared deeply about the poor and the heartbroken as shown in the scriptures, demonstrating his compassion in tangible ways: healing the sick, lepers and also ministering to their personal needs. In Isaiah 61:3, we are told that the Spirit of the Lord comforts those who are grieving and sorrowful, consoling “those who mourn in Zion, to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.” .

As you deepen friendships with coworkers, ask sincere questions and truly listen in a spirit of caring as they share about their lives. When appropriate, tell others you’re praying for them. (Then make sure you actually do pray!)

Contribute on matters that relate to the gospel

Refuse to hide or play-down the importance of your faith. When it naturally fits a conversation, freely talk about the role your church, prayer, Scripture, and Christian community have in your life. Let others see the joy and purpose you find in your faith.

Be excellent at work

Paul wrote in Titus “In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching, show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us’ ‘ Titus 2:7-8 We should strive for excellence, mastery and integrity in our workplace. Don’t be a slacker or a poor worker doing things just for the fun of it or having a nonchalant attitude; be the person that co-workers and supervisors can rely on to do a solid job. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your father in heaven!

Hangout outside of work

This may sound a bit weird, but it’s something that can be done! We sometimes have after work socials and drinks where people socialise with others and build new connections at work. We can also apply the same for the gospel as christians. As you deepen your relationship with a non-Christian co-worker, invite her for lunch off-site or to a weekend night out for a movie and coffee. Being out of the workplace environment will set a more open tone as you talk and get to know each other better. Being off-site will also allow you more freedom to talk directly about your faith and to share the gospel.

Listen to the Holy Spirit

The HolySpirit has an important ministry which guides us into all truth. Your evangelism may not be as effective if you don’t involve the spirit of God to lead and to teach you on how to go about the work of the Kingdom. Be attentive to the Holy Spirit’s leading. When you’re unsure about whether or not to say something about your faith, check in with God. He’ll nudge you in the right direction and will give you the words to say (Mark 13:11).

God’s put you right where he wants you—he’s got a plan for you to shine his light in your workplace! So invite God to challenge you about bringing your faith to work. You may be surprised by how much can be achieved by your obedience.

Following Jesus is more than a religion

admin — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:52:31 +0000

We’ve often had people say that they don’t really believe in God or they are not religious, because they’ve never been given any reasons to believe in such a being or they believe they are good people. Even people who have gone to Church for many years have said the same thing – no evidence for God has been offered, so they just go to church to please their parents / partner / family or friends. But it means little to them because they can’t see that Christianity can be true if God doesn’t exist.

Following or believing in God doesn’t need to be forced down our throats because God has given everyone a choice. The hard truth is that believing in God does require faith. Since God is invisible and dwells in what is supernatural to us humans, we will never be able to physically see Him. God dwells in a realm that cannot be tested or quantified by science, we cannot get a final answer from science by itself. Thus, believing in God is ultimately a choice that is largely determined by our faith or lack thereof. Isn’t the miracle of life itself a reason to believe in God?

God is love, he wants to have a personal relationship with everyone who chooses to believe in him. God becomes real when you open your heart to receive him. Welcoming Jesus into your heart is one of the first steps to being a Christian, but how do you do that? Accepting Christ as your Lord and Savior isn’t as difficult as you may think. Yes, it takes some soul searching and dedication, but He’s there to guide you every step of the way. God’s gift of salvation is available to everyone who believes

A gift is usually something ‘paid for’ by another and given free of charge – no strings attached. We do not earn or deserve a gift, otherwise it would be a payment or a reward. However, when a gift is given, it only becomes ours when we freely accept it.

God gave us the greatest of all gifts. He humbled Himself and became a man (Jesus Christ) and willingly went to the cross to pay the penalty for the sins of the world so anyone who chooses may have everlasting life instead of judgement.

None of us deserves Jesus’ precious gift of salvation because none of us is perfect and that’s okay. No matter how hard we try on our own, we’ve all done bad things, carried awful motives and harmed others. The Bible tells us that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23, NIV, emphasis added). Every human needs to be rescued from themselves. Receiving the gift simply requires what I envision as a turn and a walk. We turn away from our sin and walk to a life of FREEDOM – following Jesus.

When we choose to believe and surrender our life to Jesus, his blood cleanses us from all our sin. As we accept this gift of salvation, we are reunited with God. Jesus becomes our personal Saviour, and we can enjoy the blessings of being his child! Someday Jesus is coming back. He will take all the true believers to heaven and there they will live forever with God. It is my sincere prayer you will make that all-important decision today. If you are ready to commit your life to Jesus Christ, then pray this prayer:

“Jesus, I believe that you are the Son of God and Saviour of the world. I believe that you died for my sins and rose from the dead. I believe that through your sacrifice, I am a new person. Forgive me for my sin and fill me with your Spirit. Today, I choose to follow you for the rest of my life as Lord of my life. Amen.”

How awesome is that! Now what are the next steps?

Please fill our form on contact us page or call us on 07425483933 and someone in our team will discuss with you to explain the significance of your decision and guide you on next steps

God bless you

God wants all men to be saved

admin — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:27:00 +0000

The salvation message is the heart of the gospel and the most important truth to share with others. It is the message of God’s love for humanity and His desire to reconcile us to Himself through His Son, Jesus Christ. It is a beautiful and powerful demonstration of God’s love for us and His desire to save us from our sins.

As the Bible tells us in John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” This means that God loved us so much that He sent Jesus, His only Son, to die on the cross for our sins. Through His sacrifice, Jesus paid the price for our wrongdoing and offered us the gift of forgiveness and eternal life.

In the beginning, God created humanity to have a loving relationship with Him. However, our disobedience and sin separated us from God. But God didn’t give up on us. He had a plan to bring us back to Him. God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, into the world to save us. Jesus lived a perfect and sinless life, and He willingly gave His life on the cross as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. He took upon Himself the punishment that we deserved. Three days later, Jesus rose from the dead, triumphing over sin and death. This incredible event is at the heart of the Christian faith and gives us hope for eternal life with God.

To receive this incredible gift of salvation, we must acknowledge our need for a Saviour, repent of our sins, and place our faith in Jesus Christ. Romans 10:9-10 says, “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.”