Christlike Dialogue: Engaging in Conversations That Honor God, Rosenau Jeff

Product Description

Christlike Dialogue: Engaging in Conversations that Honor God is a biblically grounded 10-week small group experience which will challenge you to examine the words you speak, the way you listen, your love for others, and more, as you learn to initiate and engage in conversations that honor God.

As a Christian, you do represent Jesus through the words you speak. You either represent Him well, or you represent Him poorly. When you gossip about or quarrel with people created in the image of God, you represent Jesus poorly and remain part of the problem with our society. But when you intentionally engage people with differing views in Christlike dialogue, you represent Jesus well and become part of the solution to the brokenness in America.

This study defines Christlike dialogue as honest conversation guided by the Holy Spirit that includes four characteristics: other-minded listening, seeking and speaking the truth in love, focusing on Christs interests, and trusting God with the outcome. Each characteristic is addressed in the book by studying key Scripture and through self-assessment, group discussion, and practical application challenges. All study materials and discussion questions, including a personal journal to record progress, are provided in this one book.

A key component of the study are the role plays that provide real life examples of Christlike dialogues between people with differing viewpoints on issues in the home, workplace, and throughout society. The ten guidelines that are taught are based on biblical principles that both Christians and non-Christians can use to peacefully engage in conversations over controversial issues. Role play examples include tough topics such as race, religion, politics, abortion and gender issues, as well as disagreements at home and in the workplace.

As you complete the study, you will become more confident in sharing Christ; approaching conflict as an opportunity instead of with anxiety or by avoiding it; understanding others needs; gaining wisdom to avoid harsh truth and false grace; and experience the joy of restored relationships as you replace argumentative monologues, gossip, quarreling, and foolish debates with conversations that honor God. Most importantly, you will represent Jesus well and become part of the solution to the brokenness in America.

We encourage you to experience this 10-week small group study that is transforming lives for Gods glory.