In the course of living the Christian life, there will be times when spiritual issues come up in conversations with non-believers. The Christian who is serious about his or her faith and walking with the Lord will look for spiritual themes that can be woven into interactions at community functions, while talking with a neighbor, during a coffee break at work, or playing sports. Sometimes, Christians also engage in intentional evangelism.

For most of us, one obstacle to sharing our faith is the fear of being asked a question we can’t answer! We want to respond when someone raises a criticism or objection or shares a misconception about Jesus Christ or Christianity. Sometimes, fear paralyzes us because we “just know” someone will ask a complicated or tricky question. We often come up with a perfect response – but only when it’s too late.

For a short read with helpful tips in dealing with questions from unbelievers, read this article: Apologetics for Dummies.