Questioning Evangelism: Engaging People's Hearts the Way Jesus Did

You don't need to memorize evangelical formulas or answers. You just have to be willing to ask.There was something different about the way Jesus communicated with the lost: He didn't force answers upon people, He asked questions. So why don't we?Following Christ's lead, Randy Newman has been using a questioning style of evangelism for decades. In this provocative book, he provides practical insights to help Christians engage others in meaningful spiritual conversations. He challenges us to examine how we think about people, their questions, and our crucial message.This second edition includes a new preface reflecting on the popularity of this perennial best seller and what its success has taught Newman about the effectiveness of this extraordinary method."Distilled out of over twenty years of personal evangelism, this book reflects both a deep grasp of biblical theology and a penetrating compassion for people--and finds a way forward in wise, probing questions. How very much like the Master Himself!"--D. A. Carson, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School"Questioning Evangelism steps outside the boundaries of evangelism as usual and tackles the tougher issues of our modern day."--Mitch Glaser, Chosen People MinistriesReview"Newman's purpose is not to explain what the saving message is. He focuses instead on asking good questions to get the listener engaged in a conversation, rather than a monologue, as often happens in evangelism. Like Newman, I found that lecturing to people, especially when reading from a booklet, is not particularly effective. That is not what the Lord did.... Why not give questions a try? You might find that you like it. I recommend this book." -- Robert N. Wilkin, Associate Editor ? Journal of Grace Evangelical Society Published On: 2020-06-24About the AuthorRandy Newman has served in campus ministry for over thirty years. He now teaches at several evangelical seminaries and ministers in a variety of churches. He is currently a senior teaching fellow with The C. S. Lewis Institute in Washington, DC.Lee Strobel, anteriormente ateo, se educó en el colegio de abogados de Yale. Ha sido pastor de la enseñanza en dos de las iglesias más grandes de Estados Unidos.Lee Strobel, a former atheist, was educated at the School of Law at Yale. He has been a pastor at two of the largest churches in the U.S.Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.Questioning EvangelismEngaging People's Hearts the Way Jesus DidBy Randy Newman Kregel PublicationsCopyright © 2017 Randy NewmanAll rights reserved.ISBN: 978-0-8254-4428-9ContentsForeword by Lee Strobel, 11,Preface to the Second Edition, 13,Acknowledgments, 15,Introduction, 17,Part 1: Why Ask Questions?,1. Why Are Questions Better Than Answers?, 23,2. Solomonic Soulwinning: What Does the Book of Proverbs Teach Us About Questions?, 41,3. How Do Questions Pave the Way for Answers?, 55,Part 2: What Questions Are People Asking?,4. Why Are Christians So Intolerant?, 75,5. Why Does a Good God Allow Evil and Suffering Such as Terrorist Attacks and AIDS? The Ultimate Why Question (Part 1), 101,6. Why Should Anyone Worship a God Who Allowed 9/11? The Ultimate Why Question (Part 2), 114,7. Why Should We Believe an Ancient Book Written by Dead Jewish Males?, 123,8. Why Are Christians So Homophobic?, 143,9. What's So Good About Marriage?, 164,10. If Jesus Is So Great, Why Are Some of His Followers Such Jerks?, 188,Part 3: Why Aren't Questions and Answers Enough?,11. The Question of Compassion: "What If I Don't Care That My Neighbor Is Going to Hell?", 209,12. The Question of Anger: "What If I Really Want My Neighbor to Go to Hell?", 224,13. The Question of Silence: "When Is It Time to Shut Up?", 238,Epilogue: Unanswered Questions, 254,Study Guide, 261,CHAPTER 1Why Are Questions Better Than Answers?I'll never forget his name. It was one that I'd never heard before - Artyum. He was from Ukraine and was