Years ago, I attended a free seminar by William Faye called “Share Jesus Without Fear.” It was, by far, the most brilliant strategy for sharing the gospel I have ever heard because it lets the Bible do the heavy lifting for you.
In this article, I will share the basics of William’s strategy, including five simple questions, six Bible verses, and one inquiry to ask after each passage. This witnessing method is applicable when talking to strangers or people you know and love.
The first portion of William’s strategy involves asking someone five spiritually-based questions that pave the way for sharing the gospel. However, the key to this part of the process is to ask the first question, let the person answer it, and move on to the next question. There is no need to correct their answers or provide feedback on their responses. Your only job is to ask the questions and let them answer. Their response to the fifth question will determine where you go next.
The five spiritually-based questions to ask are:
“Do you have any kind of spiritual belief?“
“Who is Jesus Christ to you?”
“Do you think heaven and hell exist?”
“If you died today, where are you going, and why?”
“If what you are believing isn’t true, would you want to know it?”
If the person answers “no” to the fifth question, politely thank them for talking to you and end the conversation (or walk away). There is no need to proceed further when they are closed off from hearing the truth.
Interestingly, William Faye said that out of the thousands of times he has asked these questions and heard “no” to the last one, the “no” has never stuck. The person always wants to hear why their beliefs are wrong—which leads to the next phase of William’s methodology for sharing Jesus without fear. It is also where you will go if the person answers “yes” to question number five.
The next stage of William’s strategy involves walking the person through six gospel-centered Scriptures:
Romans 3:23
Romans 6:23
John 3:16-17
John 14:6
Romans 10:9-11
Revelation 3:20
Below is a step-by-step guide to lead you through presenting all six passages and inviting the person to receive Jesus afterward. However, during this second stage, you will follow a specific methodology—including having the person read each verse out loud. The Bible says, “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Romans 10:17), therefore, this strategy helps induce their faith throughout the process.
You will also ask a specific question after they read each verse out loud. But it is important that you do not correct their answers or provide the right interpretations of passages. Just let the Bible speak for itself, and the Holy Spirit do His job as you lead them through God’s Word.
Here is the step-by-step guide for presenting all six Scriptures:
Turn to Romans 3:23 in your Bible or smart device app and ask the person to read the passage out loud. (“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”) When they finish, ask them, “What does this say to you?” When they are done answering, move on to Romans 6:23.
Turn to Romans 6:23 in your Bible or smart device app and ask the person to read the passage out loud. (“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”) When they finish, ask them the same question as before, “What does this say to you?” Regardless of their answer, move on to John 3:16-17.
Turn to John 3:16-17 in your Bible or smart device app and ask the person to read both passages out loud. (“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.”) When they finish, ask them, “Why did Jesus come to die?” When they are done answering, regardless of what they say, move on to John 14:6.
Turn to John 14:6 in your Bible or smart device app and ask the person to read the verse out loud. (“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.’”) When they finish reading, ask them, “What does this say to you?” When they are done answering, move on to Romans 10:9-11.
Turn to Romans 10:9-11 in your Bible or smart device app and ask the person to read the verses out loud. (“If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the Scripture says, 'Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.'”) When they finish, ask them once again, “What does this say to you?” But this time, if their answer does not align with the passage, ask them to reread the verses aloud and answer the same question. If they continue giving the wrong answer, keep having them reread the passages out loud until they provide the correct answer, which should not be difficult because the verses are self-explanatory.
Turn to Revelation 3:20 in your Bible or smart device app and ask the person to read the verse out loud. (“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.”) When they finish, ask them, point-blank, “Are you ready to accept Jesus as your Savior?” Now this is key: As soon as you ask the question, remain silent and pray until they answer. Your quietness is vital because it allows the Holy Spirit to work without you interfering or interrupting the process.
If the person answers “yes,” lead them in prayer to repent of their sins and trust Jesus as Lord and Savior. But if they answer “no,” simply ask them, “Why not?” and go back to silently praying. Whether the person receives or rejects Jesus, you are not responsible for saving them. Your only job is to present the gospel and allow them to respond. What they do with the information is up to them.
I hope you enjoyed this information from William Faye’s “Share Jesus Without Fear” seminar. If you want to hear William's entire seminar online for free (which includes more details on his methodology, role-playing, and testimonies of what he has encountered while using this approach), click here.
