2. Conversational Evangelism What is it?  Sharing God’s word in everyday conversation

3. Series: Conversational Evangelism First two lessons:  Cultivate, Stimulate, Recognize Opportunities  Review.... Five types of conversations:  Learn about them, their religion  Identify common ground  Help them understand their beliefs  Bible teaching in conversation  Overcome objections

4. Common Ground Identify areas you have in common  Acts 22:1-5  Acts 22:1-5 Paul with angry Jews Identify doctrinal issues you agree upon  Acts 26:2-3, 26-27  Acts 26:2-3, 26-27 Paul with Agrippa

5. Bible Example: Common Ground Paul  1 Cor. 9:19-23  1 Cor. 9:19-23 did everything he could

6. Examples Today: Common Ground Walk wisely toward unbelievers  Col. 4:5-6  Col. 4:5-6 do what is necessary today Religious living Moral standards Doctrine The example of your life

7. Use Common Ground to Set Precedence Agree on issues based on God’s word  Jn. 17:17  Col. 3:17  2 Jn. 1:9  1 Cor. 4:6  2 Tim. 3:16-17 Agree on issues based on God’s authority

8. Continue to Learn Their Vocabulary If we can’t effectively communicate regarding things we agree upon.... How:  ask questions If we don’t....