the ultimate purpose for the church is to glorify god. once a person is redeemed, his/her mission...

The ultimate purpose for the The ultimate purpose for the church is to glorify God.church is to glorify God.

Once a person is redeemed, Once a person is redeemed, his/her mission is to join Christ his/her mission is to join Christ “on mission” to fulfill the Great “on mission” to fulfill the Great Commission at any cost. Commission at any cost.

I think Christianity today is more about I think Christianity today is more about organized religion than about loving God and organized religion than about loving God and

loving peopleloving people

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StronglyDisagree

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““Accepting people as Accepting people as created by God is created by God is NOT NOT the the same as condoning their same as condoning their sin!”sin!”

Boldly Telling Others about the Wonders of God in Your Life

1. I have not always been a Christian. (Describe your life before becoming a Christian.)

2. I realized I needed Jesus and received Him into my life when…

3. The biggest change I have noticed in my life is…

4. May I share how something like this can happen to you?

1. My life seemed normal until . . .

2. I discovered hope and help in Jesus when . . .

3. I am glad I have a personal relationship with Jesus today because . . .

4. May I share how something like this can happen to you?

One Verse Evangelism

Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death,but the free gift of God is eternal life

in Christ Jesus our Lord

Write this verse on a sheet of paper

1. You need a written copy of the versea. From a Bibleb. From a tractc. Write it on a sheet of paper or on a napkin

yourself (very effective)

2. Do NOT tell – Ask!- You want to enter into dialogue

3. Focus on the key words of Romans 6:23

For the For the wageswages of of sinsin isis deathdeath, , but the but the free giftfree gift ofof GodGod isis eternaleternal lifelife inin Christ JesusChrist Jesus ourour LordLord..

Wages Sin Death

Free gift God Eternal

Life Christ Jesus Lord

Ask the person what they think the key words mean.

Go one key word at a time, beginning with “wages”

After they have shared what they think the word means . . . help them clarify what they said.

Key word – “wages”

What do you think the word “wages” means?

It is something that you earn or deserve. If you work 40 hours at $10 an hour, you

earned $400.

For the For the wageswages ofof sinsin isis deathdeath, but the , but the free giftfree gift ofof GodGod isis eternaleternal lifelife inin Christ JesusChrist Jesus ourour LordLord..

Key word “sin”

What do you think the word “sin” means?

Sin is doing something wrong. Lying is a sin. Did you ever lie to a parent when you were growing up? Me too…Have you ever

sinned? I have too…

For the For the wageswages

ofof sinsin isis deathdeath, but the , but the

free giftfree gift ofof GodGod isis eternaleternal lifelife inin Christ JesusChrist Jesus ourour LordLord..

Key word – “death”

What does the word “death” mean to you?

Death actually means separation. We cry at funerals because we realize we have been separated from someone we love. A dead person can’t respond any more.

For the For the wageswages ofof sinsin isis deathdeath, but the , but the free giftfree gift ofof GodGod isis eternaleternal lifelife inin Christ JesusChrist Jesus ourour LordLord..

So when the Bible says that “the wages of sin is death,” what do you think it is saying?

What we earn by sinning is death or separation from God.

““But”But”

For the For the wageswages

ofof sinsin isis deathdeath, but the , but the

free giftfree gift ofof GodGod isis eternaleternal lifelife inin Christ JesusChrist Jesus ourour LordLord..

Key word – “free gift”

What do you think “free gift” means?

Can you actually earn a gift? No, a gift is giving out of love for someone, not because of what

they do. If it is earned, it is no longer a gift but a wage.

For the For the wageswages

ofof sinsin isis deathdeath, but the , but the

free giftfree gift ofof GodGod isis eternaleternal lifelife inin Christ JesusChrist Jesus ourour LordLord..

Key word – “God”

Who is God?

God could be described as the Person who makes the rules. Since He created everything, He gets to make the decisions.

For the For the wageswages

ofof sinsin isis deathdeath, but the , but the

free giftfree gift ofof GodGod isis eternaleternal lifelife inin Christ JesusChrist Jesus ourour LordLord..

Key word – “eternal”

What does the word “eternal” mean?

Eternal means forever. As Buzz Lightyear might say it, eternity is “infinity and beyond”.

Key word – “life”

What does the word “life” mean?

If the word “death” means separation, then life must mean “together”. Eternal life would be experiencing life forever with God. Life is community with God.

For the For the wageswages

ofof sinsin isis deathdeath, but the , but the

free giftfree gift ofof GodGod isis eternaleternal lifelife inin Christ JesusChrist Jesus ourour LordLord..

Key word – “Christ Jesus”

Who is Jesus Christ?

Jesus Christ is the only Son of God. We have eternal life when we believe in Jesus. God takes the wages of our sin, and puts them on Jesus instead of us.

PRESENTATIONPRESENTATION

Key word – “Lord”

What does the word “Lord” mean to you?

Nowadays, we might use the term “boss” or “leader.” It means that we have given control over to someone else. Jesus is Lord of our life, He is in control

PRESENTATIONPRESENTATION

Christ Jesus Christ Jesus LordLord

For the For the wageswages

ofof sinsin isis deathdeath, but the , but the

free giftfree gift ofof GodGod isis eternaleternal lifelife inin Christ JesusChrist Jesus ourour LordLord..

Circus story – A boy and his friend were in line to ride the ferris wheel at the circus. As they got near the beginning of the line, the boy realized that the price of admission to the ferris wheel was more money than he could ever hope to pay. When they reached the counter, the man asked for their money. The boy’s friend simply said, “Don’t worry dad, he is with me!”The owner of the ferris wheel let the boy ride for free because he was with his son.

God lets us into heaven in the same manner. When we give Jesus control of our life, God lets us into heaven because His Son has already paid admission. But the only way into heaven is through His Son.

We can’t work our way into heaven.

We must be willing to Confess our SIN and Surrender our lives to the Lordship of Christ!!!

Draw the NetDraw the Net

For the For the wageswages ofof sinsin isis deathdeath, ,

but the but the free giftfree gift ofof GodGod isis

eternaleternal lifelife inin Christ JesusChrist Jesus

ourour LordLord..

Christ Jesus Christ Jesus LorLord

Can you think of any reason why you would not want to repent of your sins and surrender to Jesus as

Lord of your life?Suggested Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I have sinned

against you. I want forgiveness for all my sins. I believe that Jesus died on the cross for me and rose again.

Father, I repent of my sins and surrender to you as Lord. From now on, my life in your hands to do with as you

wish. I want Jesus Christ to come into my life and into my heart. This I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

Draw the NetDraw the Net

For the For the wageswages ofof sinsin isis deathdeath, ,

but the but the free giftfree gift ofof GodGod isis

eternaleternal lifelife inin Christ JesusChrist Jesus

ourour LordLord..

Christ Jesus Christ Jesus LordLord

1. Do you have any kind of spiritual belief?

2. To you, who is Jesus?

3. Do you think there is a heaven and a hell?

4. If you died right now, where would you go?

5. If what you believe were not true, would you want to know it?

Use These Verses (Roman’s Road):Use These Verses (Roman’s Road):

Romans 3:23Romans 3:23 Romans 6:23Romans 6:23

Romans 5:8 Romans 10:9-10Romans 5:8 Romans 10:9-10

Romans 10:13Romans 10:13

Revelation 3:20Revelation 3:20

Share Jesus Without FearShare Jesus Without FearLet the Bible speak…Let the Bible speak…

What does this say to you?What does this say to you?

1. Are you a sinner?

2. Do you want forgiveness for your sins?

3. Do you believe Jesus died on the cross for you and rose again?

4. Are you willing to surrender your life to Christ?

5. Are you ready to invite Jesus into your life and into your heart?

Share Jesus Share Jesus Without Fear –Without Fear –5 Final Questions5 Final Questions

Q & A