 Personal
Testimony
We can share with cult members how God changed our lives. We might not know anything about their cult but we do know abour what He has done in our lives. This testimony method bypasses all of the arguments and go for the heart. We often overvalue our arguments when sometimes it is just our testimony that God wants to use.
Our testimony might not break through their biased viewpoint {grid of interpretation} but rarely will any of our argumentation. The Jehovah Witnesses perceive Christians as being doped in an apostasized Christian church.
Maybe in His great grace God would prepare a heart through personal troubles to listen to God's tender Spirit. After sharing your testimony, ask them whether they would want to come to know God through Jesus Christ.
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Establish a
Biblical truth
We can also share with cult members by focusing our discussions on one or more truths. One might want to discuss God's person, creation, salvation by works, Christ's deity, etc.
Our argument should come from a focused study of the Bible. Stick with one subject before going on with another. Repeat the "If ... is true, then you and I must ....." statement. It might be best to make a later appointment to discuss these matters, but at least accept some ground rules for giving each side the freedom to express his view.
Check here for establishing Christ's deity to the Jehovah Witnesses or see what the Mormons really believe - you will be surprised!
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Assault on their Authority
We lastly can share the gospel by purposely assaulting their authority on which they trust. This is a life or death issue (of their pride) so expect strong reactions. Several cult experts believe this is the best way {though not only} to share the gospel with a cult member. We are not talking about issues but making an attack on the whole system. The discussion necessarily revolves around the validity of the cult’s sources.
They typically pledge allegiance to the scriptures but more than often have a greater authority, either a higher prophet, more accurate interpretation, or dream.
The cults, though, cannot defend their “higher sources.’” Jehovah Witnesses cannot defend their prophet, the Watchtower magazine nor Mormons the teachings of the church nor their Book of Mormon. This assault must be a prepared attack and fortunately there are many good resources to help us in this.
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