Don’t Be Distracted by Objections

Many times we are hesitant to share the Gospel because we fear the objections that people put up. Our church is going through “Take It Personally,” and we discussed seven common objections to the Gospel. These are ideas that the lost often raise when we are sharing the truth of the Gospel with them. We should not allow objections to distract us from the central message of the Gospel. However, we must be ready to answer them.

First, let’s be sure to use Scripture. Our words are weak, but God’s Word is like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces. God promises that His Word will accomplish its purpose. We must use it! Secondly, let us always remember that our goal must always be to bring the conversation back to the Gospel. Answer every objection with Bible truth and then continue to share the Gospel.

1. I have always been a Christian.
   • No one is born a Christian. The Bible teaches we are born sinners.
   • Psalm 51:5 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; And in sin did my mother conceive me.
   • John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
2. I’ve asked God to forgive me many times.
   • It is a prayer of faith, believing in Christ’s ability and willingness to save, and is a one-time decision.
   • Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
   • John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
3. This is too simple. I need to do something to earn it.
   • If you could earn it, it would not be a gift.
   • Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
4. I’m good enough. I am not a very bad sinner.
   • By comparison to others we might look good but, God sees our lives differently.
   • Romans 3:12 They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
5. Doesn’t death end everything? How do we know there is a real Heaven and Hell?
   • The Bible clearly teaches the reality of Heaven and Hell.
   • Hebrews 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
   • Matthew 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
   • Luke 16—Rich man and Lazarus
6. I don’t want to give up my friends and lifestyle.
   • There is nothing more valuable than an eternal soul. When you trust Christ as your Savior, He will give you the grace to desire a new life and be able to live a new life.
   • Mark 8:36–37 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? 37 Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
7. I think that as long as I’m sincere in what I believe, that’s all that matters.
   • Sincerity is not what grants forgiveness or eternal life, rather a relationship with Christ.
   • Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, But the end thereof are the ways of death.
   • John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
   • John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
   • Acts 4:12  Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
   • 1 John 5:12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.

*List of objections taken from Take It Personally available from strivingtogether.com