Discovery Questions
- What do you think it takes to go to heaven?
- What are your chances of going to heaven?
- If you die and God asks you why he should let you into heaven, what will you say?
Introduction Questions
- Did you know the Bible says we can be sure we’re going to heaven?
- Did you know the Bible tells us how God decides who’s going to heaven?
The Gospel Message
I. The Problem – Sin – Romans 3:23 (illustration: Jump to the moon)
II. The Penalty – Separation – Romans 6:23 (illustration: Scrambled eggs, Man beats a cl)
III. The Payment – Sacrifice – Romans 5:8 (illustration: Cancer)
IV. The Promise – Salvation – Romans 10:13, John 14:6 (illustration: New Bible)
The Decision
Avoid
- Do you want to receive Christ into your heart?
- Do you want to accept Christ as your lord and savior?
- Do you want to surrender your life to Christ?
- Do you want to ask God to forgive your sins?
Ask
- Do you want to call on (ask, or trust in) Jesus to save you from your sins (God’s Punishment)?
Prayer for Salvation
- Keep it simple.
- Repeat the 4 points of the gospel.
Understanding and Assurance
- When we prayed, what did you ask God to do for you?
- So if you die today where will you go?
- Tomorrow if you do bad things and die, where will you go?
Immediate Follow Up
- Bible
- Prayer
- Fellowship
- Witness