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Newman has given us a well-written book full of wisdom on how to accomplish a very difficult taskwitness to our own relatives. The pages are lucid, wise, honest, humorous, and convicting all at once. The stories of successes and failures powerfully hit home. The suggestions of leading questions and ideas for sharing the faith at the end of the chapters are outstanding. I believe God will use this wonderful book to lead many relatives to Christ.

Robert Peterson, Professor of Systematic Theology,
Covenant Theological Seminary

Bringing the Gospel Home keeps its promise to give hope to Christians who long to see family members come to Christ. Newman builds his approach on solid theology, offers sound advice, and highlights his insights with rich stories that connect head and heart in the art of bringing people to Jesus. The methods in this book, while focused on winning family, are easily transferable to sharing the gospel with anyone. I recommend this book to all who want to increase their skills at sharing the good news with others.

Jerry Root, Associate Professor of Evangelism and Leadership,
Wheaton College; coauthor, The Sacrament of Evangelism

Pastoring in a city that can be political to the point of being polemical, and diplomatic to the point of being deceitful, I tend to notice those people who embody truth-loving tact. Randy Newman is one of those people. And his skill at sharing the gospel is exemplary. Here, Newman shows us how to witness boldly and winsomely to our nonbelieving family members. Many would benefit by reading this book.

John Yates, Rector, The Falls Church, Falls Church, Virginia

Newman has challenged and charmed lay audiences as a plenary speaker at apologetics conferences sponsored by the Evangelical Philosophical Society. His approach to evangelism is a wonderful blend of thoughtful faith and deep compassion for people. You will be inspired by his insights.

William Lane Craig, Research Professor of Philosophy,
Talbot School of Theology;
founder, Reasonable Faith, www.reasonablefaith.org

This is one scary title. But if you think youve got a story to tell about family versus faith, listen to Randys own, and the others hes collected here. And hear his hopeful and wise reflections. They will help you out of the sticky place youre in.

C. John Sommerville, Professor Emeritus of English History,
University of Florida; author, How the News Makes Us Dumb

Listening is as much of persuasionperhaps moreas is explaining . Newman shows how we can engage our families winsomely, respectfully, and with the grace and truth that alone can transform lives for eternity. Introducing loved ones to Jesus can be as difficult as it is imperative. Bringing the Gospel Home provides us with a user-friendly roadmap.

Robert Schwarzwalder, Senior Vice President, Family Research Council

Bringing the Gospel Home: Witnessing to Your Family Members, Close Friends, and Others Who Know You Well

Copyright 2011 by Randy Newman

Published by Crossway

1300 Crescent Street

Wheaton, Illinois 60187

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publisher, except as provided for by USA copyright law.

I Just Want to See You There, words and music by Michael and Sally OConnor Copyright 1991 Improbable People Ministries. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Interior design and typesetting: Lakeside Design Plus

Cover design: Dual Identity inc

First printing 2010

Printed in the United States of America

Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the ESV Bible ( The Holy Bible, English Standard Version ), copyright 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Scripture quotations marked nasb are from The New American Standard Bible . Copyright The Lockman Foundation 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995. Used by permission.

Scripture quotations marked niv are from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved. The NIV and New International Version trademarks are registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica. Use of either trademark requires the permission of Biblica.

Scripture references marked nrsv are from The New Revised Standard Version . Copyright 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Published by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A.

All emphases in Scripture quotations have been added.

Trade Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4335-1371-8

PDF ISBN: 978-1-4335-1372-5

Mobipocket ISBN: 978-1-4335-1373-2

ePub ISBN: 978-1-4335-2433-2

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Newman, Randy, 1956

Bringing the Gospel home : witnessing to family members, close friends, and others who know you well / Randy Newman.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN 978-1-4335-1371-8 (tp)

1. Witness bearing (Christianity) 2. FamiliesReligious aspectsChristianity. I. Title.

BV4520.N458 2011

248'.5dc22

2010044482

Crossway is a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

VP 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11

14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Joyfully dedicated to my three sons,

Dan, David, and Jon.

Sons are a heritage from the LORD.

Psalm 127:3 (niv)

CONTENTS

Behind every book stands a cast of characters who made it possible. This one is no exception. First, I am thankful for the many people who shared their stories with me about witnessing to their family. Many of them cried. Their vulnerability and compassion for their relatives moved me greatly.

My second family, the Olive Tree Congregation, lovingly led by my dear friends Dan and Cynthia Strull, provided me with a home away from home and lots of prayer while working on this book.

Many friends encouraged me greatly while writing. I offer thanks for the strength I gained from Spencer Brand, Patrick Dennis, Mark Petersburg, Lin Johnson, Glenn Oeland, the Washington, DC, Campus Crusade staff team, my Faculty Commons co-laborers, our church couples group, and the George Mason Faculty Fellowship.

I am grateful to God for shaping my thinking through three important influences: the sermons of Tim Keller, the theological writings of D. A. Carson, and just about every word written by or about C. S. Lewis.

And how could I write a book about family without acknowledging how thankful I am for mine?

Mom and Dad, thank you for thinking so highly of me and letting me know you think Im great. Youre deluded, of course. But Im thankful to God for your love for me.

Barry, Ellen, Brian, and Susy, thank you for valuing family so much that youre willing to travel ridiculous amounts of miles just to have Chinese food together.

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