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Welcome!Week Three
The Christian’s Witness
Welcome!Week Three
The Christian’s Witness
I Peter 3:15I Peter 3:15“But in your hearts set
apart Christ as Lord.
Always be prepared to
give an answer to
everyone who asks you to
give the reason for the
hope you have. But do this
with gentleness and
respect.”
“But in your hearts set
apart Christ as Lord.
Always be prepared to
give an answer to
everyone who asks you to
give the reason for the
hope you have. But do this
with gentleness and
respect.”
RMS Titanic...Why Did 1517 People
Die?
RMS Titanic...Why Did 1517 People
Die?
Because those who were Because those who were safe in lifeboats would not safe in lifeboats would not
go back. go back.
Because those who were Because those who were safe in lifeboats would not safe in lifeboats would not
go back. go back.
Practical Tips for Witnessing
Practical Tips for Witnessing
First: Your Own LifeLife is a Great Part of Your Witness.
Second: We Earn the Right to Be Heard by Sincerely ListeningListening to Others.
Practical tips for Witnessing
Practical tips for Witnessing
Fourth: Stress the LoveLove of God.
Fifth: Keep it Fifth: Keep it Simple..
Third: You are Presenting the PersonPerson of Jesus Christ and the difference He makes.
Sharing
Method
#1
Sharing
Method
#1
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Get in groups of two and share Steps with each otherGet in groups of two and share Steps with each other
Method
# 2:
The
Bridge to Life Illustration
Method
# 2:
The
Bridge to Life Illustration
Share Facts: Romans 1:16Share Facts: Romans 1:16
“For I am not ashamed of the
Gospel, for it is the power of God
for salvation to everyone who
believes, to the Jew first and also
to the Greek.”
“For I am not ashamed of the
Gospel, for it is the power of God
for salvation to everyone who
believes, to the Jew first and also
to the Greek.”
The
Bridge to Life Illustration
The
Bridge to Life Illustration
John 3:16John 3:16
God’s Plan: Peace & LifeGod’s Plan: Peace & Life
The
Bridge to Life Illustration
The
Bridge to Life Illustration
Romans 3:23; 6:23Romans 3:23; 6:23
Our Problem: SeparationOur Problem: Separation
The
Bridge to Life Illustration
The
Bridge to Life Illustration
Romans 5:8; Ephesians
2:8,9
Romans 5:8; Ephesians
2:8,9
God’s Remedy: The CrossGod’s Remedy: The Cross
The
Bridge to Life Illustration
The
Bridge to Life Illustration
Revelation 3:20; John 1:12Revelation 3:20; John 1:12
Our Response: Receive HimOur Response: Receive Him
The Bridge to LifeThe Bridge to Life
PeoplePeople GodGodGod Loves You!God Loves You!
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son that whoever believes in Him should not
perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son that whoever believes in Him should not
perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
The Bridge to LifeThe Bridge to Life
PeoplePeople GodGod
The Bridge to LifeThe Bridge to Life
Sin: Romans 3:23
Sin: Romans 3:23
Death: Romans 6:23Death: Romans 6:23Gift: Romans 6:23Gift: Romans 6:23Life: Romans 6:23Life: Romans 6:23
Our Problem: SeparationOur Problem: Separation
The Bridge to LifeThe Bridge to Life
PeoplePeople GodGod
Sin: Romans 3:23
Sin: Romans 3:23
Death: Romans 6:23Death: Romans 6:23Gift: Romans 6:23Gift: Romans 6:23Life: Romans 6:23Life: Romans 6:23
Our Attem
pts
Our Attem
ptsWorksWorks
ReligionReligion
MoralityMorality
The Bridge to LifeThe Bridge to Life
Sin: Romans 3:23
Sin: Romans 3:23
Death: Romans 6:23Death: Romans 6:23
PeoplePeople GodGod
Gift: Romans 6:23Gift: Romans 6:23Life: Romans 6;23Life: Romans 6;23
Jesus Died for YouJesus Died for You
Romans 5:8 Ephesians 2:8,9
Romans 5:8 Ephesians 2:8,9
But God demonstrates his own love for us in
this; while we were still sinners Christ died for
us.
Romans 5:8
But God demonstrates his own love for us in
this; while we were still sinners Christ died for
us.
Romans 5:8
For by grace you are saved through faith and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works
so that no one can boast. Eph. 2:8,9
For by grace you are saved through faith and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works
so that no one can boast. Eph. 2:8,9
Where are You?Where are You?The Bridge to LifeThe Bridge to Life
Sin: Romans 3:23
Sin: Romans 3:23
Death: Romans 6:23Death: Romans 6:23
PeoplePeople GodGod
Gift: Romans 6:23Gift: Romans 6:23Life: Romans 6;23Life: Romans 6;23
Romans 5:8 Ephesians 2:8,9
Romans 5:8 Ephesians 2:8,9
How to Cross OverHow to Cross OverThe Bridge to LifeThe Bridge to Life
Sin: Romans 3:23
Sin: Romans 3:23
Death: Romans 6:23Death: Romans 6:23
PeoplePeople GodGod
Gift: Romans 6:23Gift: Romans 6:23
Life: Romans 6;23Life: Romans 6;23Romans 5:8 Ephesians 2:8,9
Romans 5:8 Ephesians 2:8,9
Our Response: Receive HimOur Response: Receive Him
“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with Me.”- Revelation 3:20
“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with Me.”- Revelation 3:20
“Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of
God” - John 1:12
“Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of
God” - John 1:12
Gift of GodRom. 6:23
Rom. 6:23
Sharing Method # 3Sharing Method # 3
Outline for Your Faith Outline for Your Faith StoryStory
Outline for Your Faith Outline for Your Faith StoryStory
1. Your Life before Christ
2. How you received Christ How did you hear about Jesus? What did you hear about Jesus? How did you respond to Jesus?
3. Your Life after receiving Christ (The difference He made)
The Bridge to Life Illustration
The Bridge to Life Illustration
Invite: John 1:12
Pray: Romans 10:13
Confirm: 1 John 5:11,12
Share Facts: Romans 1:16Share Facts: Romans 1:16
SharingMethod # 4
Take Time at HomeTake Time at Home
Complete Bible Study pp. 31 & 32
Complete Project p. 33
Memorize Rev. 3:20 & John 1:12
Practice “Steps to Peace with God”
Next Class: Follow-Up & Care of New Believers
Complete Bible Study pp. 31 & 32
Complete Project p. 33
Memorize Rev. 3:20 & John 1:12
Practice “Steps to Peace with God”
Next Class: Follow-Up & Care of New Believers