1. Adopt the Apostle Paul’s Approach (1 Corinthians 9)

Be like the person you are speaking to: When speaking to a Jew, approach as a Jew. When speaking to a Roman, approach as a Roman. When speaking to the weak, approach as one who understands weakness.

In short: Know who you are speaking to and adapt to them.

2. Pray First

Before you speak, PRAY, PRAY, PRAY. Ask Jesus for His direction and wisdom. Remember, His promise: “I will be with you always.” (Matthew 28:20) Trust that He will guide your conversation.

3. Be Prepared Before Engaging

Do not start a conversation without preparation.

If your friend asks a challenging question (e.g. “You're a Christian, what would you do in this situation?”) Avoid giving a quick answer.

Respond with something like: “Boy, now there’s a question. Can I think about that? In the meantime, can you tell me more?”

Gather information learn as much as you can about their perspective.

4. Ask Thought-Provoking Questions

After some discussion, ask:

“Can I ask you, before I leave, who in this life gives you the most hope?”

No matter their answer, follow up with:

“Have you ever read the Bible?”

If they say “Yes” or “No,” respond:

“The Bible has been around a long time. It must have something good to say. Let’s have coffee, and I’ll show you how it changed me.”

Set up a follow-up meeting.

5. Pray Again

After the meeting, go home and pray. Ask God to guide your thoughts and prepare your responses for the next conversation.

6. Use The Word One to One Resource (See Below)

The easiest and most effective tool to introduce your friend to the Bible is The Word One to One. This resource: Was introduced at a conference in May 2024. It Has been used worldwide for over 17 years! It takes people through the book of John verse-by-verse. It provides theological explanations alongside each passage. It allows you to act as the “page turner” while your friend engages with God’s Word directly.

7. Expect Curiosity to Grow

As you turn through the Bible together, your friend will likely want to know more. This has been the consistent experience of many who have used this method.

8. Access Additional Training (Optional but Encouraged)

You don’t need theological training to do this. However, there are many free resources that can help you feel more confident, such as: Dallas Theological Seminary free courses. Other Bible training schools and online courses. The authors have personally interacted with Dallas Theological Seminary and found their materials helpful.