Some won't hear, but some will!

And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked, while others said, "We will hear you again on this matter." So Paul departed from among them. Acts 17:32-33

Paul spoke to people about Christ and the gospel. Some mocked, but others were open and were willing to hear more. Paul’s experience was not unique. While there are always those who will refuse to hear, some will hear and even be willing to hear more.

Let us refuse to be discouraged when people won’t hear. Many of us who now believe were once also resistant to the Lord. While we must be sensitive so as not to drive them further away by badgering them, let us pray for the Lord to soften hearts and to give us further opportunities to speak about Christ.

When people are willing to listen, and even open to hear more later, let us continue to pray that the Lord will soften these people’s hearts further that they may not only be willing to listen, but to receive God’s grace to truly hear the gospel and respond with believing faith.

Be sure to thank the Lord for their willingness to consider the claims of Christ.

Lastly, while we do not have all the answers to any and every question (or challenge) they may have, let us be as prepared as we can be. The first essential thing we need to know is the gospel itself, for the gospel is the power of God to salvation (Romans 1:16).

As for answering questions, take a look at THIS FACTSHEET on this webpage. Learn what you can, but don’t think you have to know everything. Even if you know very little, share what you do know (the gospel) and when stumped, admit it and promise to get back with the person when you find out more. Answers to most questions are in the booklet just mentioned. Let us pray for the lost, and that the Lord might use us to point them to Christ.

You can also view the factsheet on this website by clicking on RESOURCES, then TEACHING, then ANSWERING QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR FAITH.