Do you struggle with how to share your faith?
We have a solution.
Over the last 35 years, we've developed a unique approach to witnessing that's become our identity. Our five, simple pillars address the unique challenges and opportunities Christians face when witnessing to Mormons.
See Mormons as victims, not as enemies.
How we view a person significantly affects how we treat them. When we see people as enemies, we focus on defending ourselves and defeating them. But when we see them as victims, we want to help them. Seeing Mormons as people victimized by Mormonism profoundly impacts how you will interact with them.
Treat Mormons with genuine love and respect.
Jesus “is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world” (1 John 2:2). Jesus loved Mormons so much that he died for them. He now wants us to reflect his love to them. One of the best ways of doing this is listening to them rather than assuming you know what they believe.
Focus on their stress points rather than on the things in Mormonism which bother you.
It is common for Christians to focus on the aspects of Mormonism which demonstrate it is not Christian. These topics, however, don’t bother most Mormons. In fact, most view them as strengths of Mormonism. As a result, most Mormons quickly shrug off anything we say.
When, however, we talk about things in Mormonism which give them stress, their ears perk up. Topics like forgiveness, living eternally with Heavenly Father, worthiness and perfection. Through pointed use of God’s Word, we can turn their stress points into rest points in Jesus.
Speak their language.
Good communication takes work. Loving communication involves making the effort to speak to somebody with words and phrases familiar to them. Mormons not only have a unique way of saying many things, they also give unique definitions to important biblical words. To avoid talking past each other, we need to speak their language.
Witness Christ rather than debate Mormonism.
When we show what is wrong with Mormonism, we put the focus on it rather than on Christ. In addition, we are almost guaranteeing that they will become defensive.
God called us to proclaim the wonderful things he has done. This puts the focus on him rather than on Mormonism. Furthermore, it sets a positive rather than a negative tone. Most importantly, we bring to bear the most powerful tool in the world, the gospel, “the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes” (Romans1:16).
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See Mormons as Victims, Not Enemies
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Treat Mormons with Genuine Love and Respect
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Focus on Mormon Stress Points
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Speak the Mormon Language
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Witness Christ Rather Than Debate Mormonism
#1
See Mormons as Victims, Not Enemies
#2
Treat Mormons with Genuine Love and Respect
#3
Focus on Mormon Stress Points
#4
Speak the Mormon Language
#5
Witness Christ Rather Than Debate Mormonism
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