1. Living with People of other Faiths Ecclesiastes 3:16-17; Luke 8:37; Luke 9:52-56; 2 Corinthians 4:1-4; 1 Peter 2:12, 17; 1 Peter 3:15

3. Sharif El-Gamal

4. In August 2009 Life Way Research conducted a survey of 1200 people. Each person was born between 1980 and 1991. One of the questions was, “Is Jesus the only way to Heaven?” Responses: Agree strongly31% Agree somewhat19% Disagree strongly30% Disagree somewhat20%

5. Another statement was, “When He lived on earth, Jesus Christ was human and committed sins, like other people.” Responses: Agree strongly20% Agree somewhat30% Disagree strongly30% Disagree somewhat20%

6. The next survey statement was, “Eternal salvation is possible through God’s grace alone; nothing we do can earn salvation.” Responses: Agree strongly26% Agree somewhat21% Disagree strongly27% Disagree somewhat25%

7. Discussion Guide: 1.As it relates to today’s study what is the significance of (Ecclesiastes 3:16-17)? There is injustice and wickedness in the world and God will be the ultimate judge.

8. Discussion Guide: 2.If God is the ultimate judge are we to just stay quiet and sit idly by when people of other faiths do things counter to our beliefs?

9. Discussion Guide: 3.How did Jesus respond to people of other faiths in (Luke 8:37; 9:52-56)? When they rejected Him, He walked away.

10. Discussion Guide: 4.Is it sometimes more effective to just walk away from people of different faiths rather than to argue with them?

11. Discussion Guide: 5.What is the ministry of a Christ-follower when interacting with people from non-Christian faiths? (1 Corinthians 4:1-4) We are to share the gospel of Christ, plant seeds and leave the harvest to the Lord.

12. Discussion Guide: 6.Some have been blinded by the “god of this age”. Should we just give up on them? Why or why not?

13. Discussion Guide: 7.What was Peter’s instruction on how to treat non-Christians? (1 Peter 2:12) Live with “good conduct” so that they will glorify God in the end.

14. Discussion Guide: 8.How are you practicing good deeds towards non-Christian people of different religious faiths in your world?

15. Discussion Guide: 9.What is Peter’s prescription for a successful life in (1 Peter 2:17)? a.Honor all people (even people of other faiths) b.Love fellow Christ-followers c.Focus on God d.Honor those in authority

16. Discussion Guide: 10.How are you doing in each of the 4 areas above? What needs to improve?

17. Discussion Guide: 11.Peter lays out a strategy for sharing Christ with non-believers. What is his strategy? (1 Peter 3:15-17) a.Always be ready to share b.Share with courtesy and respect c.Keep a good conscience (reputation) d.Suffering for doing good is better than suffering for evil

18. Discussion Guide: 12.Is it possible to stand up for Christ among non-Christians and people of other faiths practicing good conduct and respect?