How to let friends know I'm a Christian?

[Melchett]

Hi, I'm a relatively new Christian having converted in July but haven't yet told my close friends apart from two who are also Christians. I'm quite scared to do so, because I don't want them to assume that just because I'm a Christian I suddenly won't want to have fun.

What's the best way to let them know, and does it matter whether I tell them sooner or later?

 

[millerrod]

your turn from evil to God should be becoming apparent to them soon and they will become curios whats going on with you let them discover the diference in you and your ways and when they ask you what is going on that will open the door for you to wittness to them what has brought the change in your life. if you aproach them they will feel like 1. your trying to push Christ on them or 2. you are better than them. Just be a light,shine ever so bright and when they ask whats up they have opened the door for you to tell them of Christ. your friends can also be a good gadge for you to know how your conversion-turn is going if they seem to see no difference in you i would be very concerned and start looking at yourself and see why they are not seeing a difference in your ways. hope this has helped and may God bless you.

 

[ephraimanesti]

your turn from evil to God should be becoming apparent to them soon and they will become curios whats going on with you let them discover the diference in you and your ways and when they ask you what is going on that will open the door for you to wittness to them what has brought the change in your life. if you aproach them they will feel like 1. your trying to push Christ on them or 2. you are better than them. Just be a light,shine ever so bright and when they ask whats up they have opened the door for you to tell them of Christ. your friends can also be a good gadge for you to know how your conversion-turn is going if they seem to see no difference in you i would be very concerned and start looking at yourself and see why they are not seeing a difference in your ways. hope this has helped and may God bless you.

YOU HAVE GIVEN THE BEST ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION THAT I HAVE HEARD IN A LONG TIME--SHORT, SWEET, AND COVERS IT ALL!

BLESSINGS TO ALL WHO ARE NEW IN OUR LORD!
ephraimanesti

 

[koolist]

your turn from evil to God should be becoming apparent to them soon and they will become curios whats going on with you let them discover the diference in you and your ways and when they ask you what is going on that will open the door for you to wittness to them what has brought the change in your life. if you aproach them they will feel like 1. your trying to push Christ on them or 2. you are better than them. Just be a light,shine ever so bright and when they ask whats up they have opened the door for you to tell them of Christ. your friends can also be a good gadge for you to know how your conversion-turn is going if they seem to see no difference in you i would be very concerned and start looking at yourself and see why they are not seeing a difference in your ways. hope this has helped and may God bless you.

I'm a relativly new christian as well and I would like to thank you for this advice!! I have wondered whether I have been a bit pushy with telling people about christ and maybe I should back off and just let what I have already said sink in.

Many thanks

Koolist

 

[Kusanagi]

I have been through a simmilar situation when I reverted back to Christianity. I was fortunate to have friends that were accepting of my faith that I have returned. The key is that your true friends will accept you when you change, even if its religiously.

 

[Just Me Garry]

Letting your light shine is the best thing you can do.

Matt 5:16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
KJV

 

[Melchett]

Thanks for the replies everyone, it's taken a worry off my mind.

 

[Radagast]

You might also consider wearing a cross or fish symbol, if you feel the need to "announce" it, but don't feel you need to.

-- Radagast

 

[teffie]

ease into it. dont jsut suddenly blurt out: im a christian, even tho thats wat i did, and altho my mates....90% are all aethiest or wateva, they wer all like: meh wateva. the christian ones wer like: thats so gr8! YOU shouldnt need 2 worry bout wat ur frends expectations are. okay if your friends automatically think you cant have "fun" and judge u 4 it, i suggest u ditch em. if their ur real frends, they WONT care wat u r, they will care bout WHO you are okay. but, ive gotta admmit. being a christian is meant 2 come num.1 in your life. that means over everything, money, friends, family, drinking, partying, sex....everything. its great 2 hear youve become a cristian, its AWESOME just chill, and dont worry bout what ur friends r goin 2 say/react or think. dont push it, just let it come up 1 day, mention youth or church or wateva got u 2 god, and ease into it. gud luck!
god bless
xoxo, steph

 

[CandleLightSky]

First you should clarify on the word 'fun'. Depending on what your past was like you may very well not be having anymore 'fun'.

I know in my high school there was lots of drinking and other drugs and those who became christians that I knew did have to give those up. It was hard for some and sometimes they would slip into the mindset that it just didn't matter and they could be a christian and do all those other things- DON'T DO THAT. Like I said I really don't know what you mean by fun but if it's anything along those lines you definitely shouldn't be having anymore.

What is going to make this easier for you is if you have been changing and your friends have noticed it. If your just doing the same things simply because you haven't told them your a christian yet you would just be hurting your witness.

When you do get around to telling your friends and if they say something or when something bad happens because of your faith- remember the main point.

CHRIST DIDN'T COME TO MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER; CHRIST CAME TO SAVE YOU- he died on the cross so that you could be saved.

Saved from what?

All those things that are part of the world that shouldn't be part of your life- anything you have to give up for it(because these things make life more complicated)

Saved from Hell- Christ is the ultimate sacrifice.

Saved from sin- If you look to Christ and are grounded in your faith(Scripture, Prayer, and Fellowship help this) then he can help you stay out of sin and there is always a way out- but at the same time know there will be times you fail.

Now, how do you go about telling your friends?

There are lots of ways, I do not suggest just telling them as a sidenote, but make a conversation out of it.

This may be difficult but it's necessary for them to understand exactly what this means and it also means you will have to clarify for yourself what that's going to mean in the area of friendships and life in general(I suggest writing it down/journaling).

You can be creative:

What about wearing a shirt that says,"Ask me about Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior" or something along those lines?

or maybe you and a friend could start by telling them the events that led up to your eventual decision and go from there. If you go right into it I can gaurantee it will be awkward and feel forced almost.

There also may be other things you may not have thought of. Since some of the things your friends may do may not be exactly something Christ would do that may mean spending much less time with them and growing farther apart(I don't know what your friends are in to), but either way you are going to have to live in a way that will show them something is different and stick to your guns...use your christian friends for support and learn to rely on God for guidance.

Hope this is kind of what your looking for.

 

[L0U]

If you BE a Christian they will know.

 

[Amandax3God]

It's wonderful that you have converted! I like the idea of wearing a cross or fish symbol neclace or pin, or whatever, but, remember this:

Actions alone can stand to tell them. Let your light shine through. Take the kindness, love, faith, and forgiveness in which Christs gives us, and gives us the courage and strength to give to others as well.

 

[Silent Enigma]

Good advice in here.

 

[Im-revived]

One good way of telling people, meaning anyone, is by the way you act daily. For example if those around you are doing things you know as a Christian arn't correct, and they wish you to join in, take courage from the Lord and tell them sorry I'm not getting involved I am a Christian. Sometimes you may even by telling relatives your going to church, they will get the message. Remember whatever response they do give you, you stand firm, because you know that the Lord has changed you, and they will also see that. STAND FIRM AND TRUST.

Im-revived

Hi, I'm a relatively new Christian having converted in July but haven't yet told my close friends apart from two who are also Christians. I'm quite scared to do so, because I don't want them to assume that just because I'm a Christian I suddenly won't want to have fun.

What's the best way to let them know, and does it matter whether I tell them sooner or later?

 

[Shadowcat]

Hi, I'm a relatively new Christian having converted in July but haven't yet told my close friends apart from two who are also Christians. I'm quite scared to do so, because I don't want them to assume that just because I'm a Christian I suddenly won't want to have fun.

What's the best way to let them know, and does it matter whether I tell them sooner or later?

I hope you're not feeling any pressure about having to tell your friends. Often our actions speak louder than our words. If your friends do comment you've changed be honest with them how you have converted - yes it will be awkward but my brother don't worry Jesus will be there right beside you.

Hope this helps.

Love & Blessings
Shadowcat

 

[queenanne]

What great advice from everyone. I'm also a new Christian and one of my methods in telling people is to start a conversation about 'The Passion of the Christ'. It either ends with me telling the story of how God called me and if it doesn't then I just let my light shine!

May God Bless You All!

 

[Melchett]

Well I've tried my best to act like Jesus would in all situations, however I imagine that the change isn't that noticable because I grew up with strong moral values from my mother who's also a Christian. Most of my sins are the ones on the inside such as pride and greed, which are of course just as bad as any other sin.

 

[ILoveYeshua]

simply inform them that Jesus Christ rose from the dead. See what happens.

 

[godsgirl4ever]

Hi, I'm a relatively new Christian having converted in July but haven't yet told my close friends apart from two who are also Christians. I'm quite scared to do so, because I don't want them to assume that just because I'm a Christian I suddenly won't want to have fun.

What's the best way to let them know, and does it matter whether I tell them sooner or later?

just start to give hints that u are a christian like start talking about a christian radio station or a christian band like thrid day or newsboys.

 

[Mary_Magdalene]

When I became a Christian, I told everyone i saw what God had just done in my life! I couldnt help myself-i was celebrating.

"Wow, the coolest thing happened the other day...."

tell them the story of getting saved and then move on.

excited and happy! let your true feelings be known!