20 Questions

Questions to Ask Christian Friends

Meaningful questions to ask Christian friends that deepen your spiritual connection and understanding of their faith journey.

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How did you first come to faith in Christ?

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Why this works

Reveals their personal testimony and spiritual journey while showing interest in their most important life decision.

2

What does your daily relationship with God look like?

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Why this works

Shows interest in their spiritual practices while providing insight into how they maintain their faith.

3

What's your favorite Bible verse and why does it mean so much to you?

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Why this works

Reveals their spiritual foundation and provides insight into what guides their life and decisions.

4

How do you handle difficult times and maintain your faith?

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Why this works

Shows interest in their resilience while providing valuable insights into their spiritual coping strategies.

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What's the most important lesson God has taught you recently?

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Reveals their ongoing spiritual growth and provides insight into their current relationship with God.

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How do you approach prayer and what does it mean to you?

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Why this works

Shows interest in their spiritual practices while providing insight into their communication with God.

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What's your favorite way to worship and connect with God?

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Reveals their worship preferences and helps you understand how they experience God's presence.

8

How do you share your faith with others?

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Why this works

Shows interest in their evangelism while providing insight into their approach to sharing the gospel.

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What's something you're praying about right now?

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Why this works

Creates opportunities for prayer support while showing interest in their current spiritual needs.

10

How do you handle doubts or questions about your faith?

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Why this works

Shows understanding of spiritual struggles while providing insight into their approach to faith challenges.

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What's your favorite Christian book or resource that has impacted your faith?

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Why this works

Reveals their spiritual influences while providing valuable recommendations for your own spiritual growth.

12

How do you see God working in your life right now?

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Why this works

Shows interest in their current spiritual journey while providing insight into their awareness of God's presence.

13

What's your favorite way to serve others and share God's love?

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Why this works

Reveals their heart for service while providing insight into how they live out their faith practically.

14

How do you approach reading and studying the Bible?

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Shows interest in their spiritual discipline while providing insight into their approach to God's word.

15

What's something you're grateful to God for today?

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Why this works

Creates opportunities for shared gratitude while showing interest in their current blessings.

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How do you handle disagreements with other Christians?

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Shows interest in their approach to Christian community while providing insight into their conflict resolution.

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What's your favorite way to connect with other believers?

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Reveals their approach to Christian fellowship while providing insight into their community involvement.

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How do you approach making decisions as a Christian?

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Shows interest in their spiritual decision-making while providing insight into their approach to God's guidance.

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What's something you're learning about God's character?

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Why this works

Reveals their ongoing spiritual discovery while providing insight into their understanding of God.

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How can I pray for you and support you in your faith journey?

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Why this works

Shows care for their spiritual well-being while creating opportunities for mutual support and encouragement.

Best Practices for Spiritual Conversations

Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.

Best Practices

Show Genuine Interest and Respect

Demonstrate that you value their faith journey and spiritual experiences while showing respect for their beliefs.

Listen Actively and Show Empathy

Pay attention to their responses and show understanding for their spiritual experiences, even if they differ from your own.

Be Open to Learning and Growing

Approach conversations with humility and a genuine desire to learn from their spiritual insights and experiences.

Question Sequences

The Faith Journey

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How did you first come to faith in Christ?
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What's your favorite Bible verse and why does it mean so much to you?
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What's the most important lesson God has taught you recently?
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How do you see God working in your life right now?

The Spiritual Practices

1
What does your daily relationship with God look like?
2
How do you approach prayer and what does it mean to you?
3
How do you approach reading and studying the Bible?
4
What's your favorite way to worship and connect with God?

Common Pitfalls

Don't Judge or Criticize

Avoid questions that might make them feel judged about their faith practices or spiritual journey.

Avoid Theological Debates

Focus on their personal faith experience rather than engaging in theological arguments or debates.

Don't Minimize Their Experiences

Show respect for their spiritual experiences and avoid dismissing or minimizing their faith journey.

Conversation Templates

The Faith Explorer

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Step 1: Start with: "How did you first come to faith in Christ?"
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Step 2: Follow with: "What's your favorite Bible verse and why does it mean so much to you?"
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Step 3: Explore with: "What's the most important lesson God has taught you recently?"

The Spiritual Support

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Step 1: Begin with: "What's something you're praying about right now?"
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Step 2: Connect with: "How can I pray for you and support you in your faith journey?"
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Step 3: Support with: "What's something you're grateful to God for today?"

Further Reading

"The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren
"Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis
"The Case for Christ" by Lee Strobel

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