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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