Sharing the Good News with Mormons: Practical Strategies for Getting the Conversation Started
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Sharing the Good News with Mormons: Practical Strategies for Getting the Conversation Started
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Overview
Someone you know is a Mormon—a family member, a coworker, a friend, or a neighbor—and you long to present the truth about Jesus and what God's Word teaches. But where do you start? How can you convey what's on your heart in a way that will be well received? Every relationship and situation is unique, and that's why these essays from respected scholars, apologists, and pastors—including Sandra Tanner, Robert Bowman, David Geisler, Bill McKeever, Mark Mittelberg, J. Warner Wallace, Lynn Wilder, and others—lays out a variety of creative methods for sharing the gospel effectively so you can...
- initiate authentic conversations
- respond with compassion and clarity to Mormon teachings
- understand your Mormon friends and find ways to keep the dialogue going
Speaking the truth to Mormons can feel daunting when you're unprepared. Let the suggestions in this book give you solid ideas for reaching those who are lost but don't realize it.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780736974066 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Harvest House Publishers |
| Publication date: | 06/05/2018 |
| Pages: | 352 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 1.00(d) |
About the Author
Sean McDowell (PhD) is the author, coauthor, or editor of numerous books, including A New Kind of Apologist. He is an associate professor in the Christian Apologetics program at Biola University, is an internationally recognized speaker, and blogs regularly at www.seanmcdowell.org.
Table of Contents
Foreword Josh McDowell 11
Introduction: Should Christians Share the Good News with Mormons? Eric Johnson 13
Section 1 Basic Training Approaches
1 Helping Our Friends Evaluate Truth Claims: The Straight-Thinking Approach Mark Mittelberg 27
2 Sharing the Reasons for God: The Evidence Approach Dr. Sean McDowell 37
3 Did God Really Say So? The Reliability-of-the-Bible Approach Matt Slick 47
4 Who Is the Real Jesus? The Christ-Centered Approach Dr. Robert M. Bowman Jr. 57
Spotlight: Brett Kunkle 67
Section 2 Reasoning Approaches
5 Investigating Mormonism: The Case-Making Approach-J. Warner Wallace 73
6 Undermining Confidence in a Mormon's Personal "Testimony": The Police-Lineup Approach Dr. Corey Miller 83
7 Joseph Smith's First Vision and the Book of Mormon: The Historical Approach Bill McKeever 91
8 Using Surveys to Reveal Truth to Mormons: The Polling Approach Chip Thompson 101
Spotlight: Micah Wilder 111
Section 3 Personal Approaches
9 Sharing with a Mormon Family Member: The Keeping-Good-Relations Approach Carl Wimmer 117
10 When the Elders Come Calling: The Missionaries-At-Your-Door Approach Sandra Tanner 127
11 Sharing the Truth with LDS Women: The Compassion Approach Becky Walker 137
12 Preaching from an Asbestos Suit: The Reasoning-with-Mormons-on-the-Internet Approach Fred W. Anson 147
Spotlight: Brody Olson 157
Section 4 Invitational Approaches
13 Engaging in Gospel Discussions: The Keep-It-Simple Approach Aaron Shafovaloff 163
14 Listen: The Conversational Approach Dr. David Geisler Brian Henson 173
15 Authentic, Humble Dialogue with Mormons: The Columbo Approach Dr. Lynn Wilder 183
16 The Power of a Simple Invitation: The Come-and-See Approach Dr. Bryan Hurlbutt 193
Spotlight: Shane Jones 203
Section 5 LDS Event Approaches
17 Let Your Voice Be Heard: The Open-Air-Evangelism Approach Andrew Rappaport 209
18 Extra! Extra! Read All About It: The Newspaper Approach Sharon Lindbloom 219
19 The Miracle of Forgiveness: The Free-Book Approach Eric Johnson Randy Sweet 229
20 Website Advertising: The Sign Approach Rob Sivulka 239
Spotlight: Steve Dealy 247
Section 6 Salvation Approaches
21 When Being Good Is Not Good Enough: The Awareness-of-Sin Approach Joel B. Groat 253
22 Can Something Valuable Really Be Free? The Meaning-of-Grace Approach Dr. Loren Pankratz 263
23 Are You Considered as Good as Jesus? The Imputation Approach John Kauer 273
24 I'm Trying My Best: The Impossible-Gospel Approach Keith Walker 283
Spotlight: James Walker 293
Epilogue
Go for It! Dr. Sean McDowell 297
Appendixes
Appendix 1 The Gospel (Good News) According to the Bible 299
Appendix 2 101 Mormon Terms Defined (from Aaronic Priesthood to Zion) 301
Indexes
Subject Index 315
Scripture Index 319
Notes 325
What People are Saying About This
"I'm thrilled to see this practical book bring together a variety of voices who all have one thing in common: lovingly sharing the good news with Mormons. An invaluable resource!" —Lee Strobel, Professor of Christian Thought at Houston Baptist University, best-selling author of The Case for Christ
"Sharing the Good News with Mormons is an elite book—not because it is hard to understand, but because it isn't. The authors have worked hard to make things very clear and practical. I know many of them and have deep respect for their fidelity to the historic Christian faith and the effort they have exerted to know why they believe and how to communicate that with others. The book is elite because it is rich in its content, broad in the topics covered, and first rate in every way. Happily, whoever reads this book will gain tools for communicating the gospel in all kinds of situations and to people outside of Mormonism as well. Get this book, study it, and share it with others." —J.P. Moreland, author and Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
"The many creative and friendly approaches explored in this book eliminate the intimidation of sharing with Mormons. Each way is unique and is explained by contributors who have long practiced what they preach. Highly recommended!" —Donna Morley, PhD, author, adjunct professor at The Master's University, and cofounder of Faith and Reason Forum
"The book you hold in your hands represents an unprecedented treasury of practical wisdom and advice on how to share your faith in Jesus Christ with Later-day Saints. Far from offering a one-size-fits-all approach to reaching Mormons for Christ, the contributors share a range of approaches they have developed over many years of effective, on-the-ground evangelistic interaction. It is a 'tactical toolbox' from which you may explore a range of approaches in search of the one (or more) that works best for you. During and after my time as a seminary professor in Utah I came to know and trust many of the contributors to this volume, and I can honestly say that a better and more credible collection of contributors can hardly be imagined." —Ronald V. Huggins, former Associate Professor of Historical and Theological Studies, Salt Lake Theological Seminary
"This jewel has enough facets to equip each of us for reaching Mormons, and those who leave the Mormon church, with commonsense twenty-first-century tools. Experts in their field have teamed up with general editors Eric Johnson and Sean McDowell to provide an informative work filled with practical training, riveting testimonies, and sound apologetics. Well done!" —Judy Salisbury, founder/president of Logos Presentations, author of Reasons for Faith and Divine Appointments