Below is a compiled list, from a variety of evangelists, of suggested questions to help you in conversation to swing from the natural to spiritual with the aim of getting to the Gospel. Questions are a natural way to help lower a person’s defenses by communicating humility, and are relatively non-threatening. Remember, questions lead to questions in return and can help a person discover the truth for themselves.
Questions to Ask the Nonbeliever:
What do you think happens on “the other side” (when someone dies)?
What do you think God is like? How would you describe His character?
Do you think you could prove God exists?
What do you think God is like?
Do you think God is angry with humanity?
Do you think God should punish murderers? If so, how should He punish them?
How would you describe your conscience?
Do you always listen to your conscience?
Do you ever think about death?
Are you afraid of dying? Why?
Where do people go when they die?
If you died tonight, where do you think you would go?
If there was a way to avoid death, do you think that you would be interested?
Do you have any spiritual beliefs?
Who do you think Jesus was?
Who is Jesus Christ to you?
Do you believe in Heaven or Hell?
What do you think a person has to do to go to Heaven?
Why do you think God gave us the Ten Commandments?
If God gave you your life, do you think you should feel “indebted” to Him?
On a scale from 1 to 10, where do you think God fits into your life?
What do you think God requires of you?
What do you love most in life?
Have you ever read the Bible?
What do you think is the Bible’s main message?
Would you consider yourself to be a good person?
How many of the Ten Commandments can you name?
Do you think you have kept the Ten Commandments?
If God were to ask you why He should allow you into heaven, what would you say?
What is stopping you from submitting and trusting the Savior right now?
If you could ask God any question, what would it be and why?
How many hours a day do you work out?
How many hours a day do you spend on spiritual fitness?
What do you think is more important physical fitness or spiritual fitness?
Do you think there are many roads to God, why or why not?
What is your goal in life, what makes you tick in life?
What’s your life story?
What scares you most in life?
If what you are believing is not true, would you want to know?
Is there any absolute truth?
If the answers to your questions were available, would you like to have them?
Do you think the Bible’s claim that someone can know that they have everlasting life is true?
What is stopping you from asking God for forgiveness and following His Son Jesus for the rest of your life?