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August 12August 12thth, 2007, 2007

Evangelism TrainingEvangelism TrainingI Peter 3:15

But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to

give an account for the hope that is in you,

yet with gentleness and reverence.

II Timothy 2:15II Timothy 2:15

Be diligent to present yourself Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who approved to God as a workman who

does not need to be ashamed, does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.accurately handling the word of truth.

TELL THE TRUTHTHE GOOD NEWS

Oak Ridge Reformed Baptist

5 Week Evangelism Seminar

Summer 2007

Course ScheduleCourse ScheduleWeek 4, July 30Week 4, July 30thth The Good News is because of SINThe Good News is because of SINThe Truth Concerning ManThe Truth Concerning ManThe Use of the Law in EvangelismThe Use of the Law in EvangelismWhat Did Jesus Do? – Video PresentationWhat Did Jesus Do? – Video PresentationThe good news is in JESUS CHRISTThe good news is in JESUS CHRISTThe good news is ours by GRACE through FAITHThe good news is ours by GRACE through FAITHThe good news joins us TOGETHERThe good news joins us TOGETHERThe Gospel and the ChurchThe Gospel and the ChurchHomework:Homework: Using the Law in Evangelism Using the Law in Evangelism

WEEK THREEWEEK THREE

Homework CheckHomework Check

Who is God?

“That’s My King!”

The Good News is because of SinThe Good News is because of Sin

A.A. Why is this part of the outline?Why is this part of the outline?The good news IS because of sinThe good news IS because of sin

People must understand their need for ChristPeople must understand their need for Christ

Repentance from and forgiveness of sin is inherent in the messageRepentance from and forgiveness of sin is inherent in the message

B.B. How does it fit?How does it fit?Typical transition: “unlike God, people are not holy by nature”Typical transition: “unlike God, people are not holy by nature”

Demonstrate the contrast between God and YOUDemonstrate the contrast between God and YOU

Demonstrate the hopeless condition YOU are inDemonstrate the hopeless condition YOU are in

C.C. How do I share it?How do I share it?Without fear – God’s testimony about manWithout fear – God’s testimony about man

Make it PersonalMake it Personal

Not to make them feel unworthy of you, but unworthy of GodNot to make them feel unworthy of you, but unworthy of God

The Truth Concerning ManThe Truth Concerning Man

Three Myths about Man…Three Myths about Man…

The Myth of Inalienable RightsThe Myth of Inalienable Rights

The Myth of Human GoodnessThe Myth of Human Goodness

The Myth of My Free WillThe Myth of My Free Will

It is a tutor to bring us to Christ – It is a tutor to bring us to Christ – Gal 3:24Gal 3:24

Video Presentation - WDJDVideo Presentation - WDJD

The Use of the Law in EvangelismThe Use of the Law in Evangelism

The Good News is IN Jesus ChristThe Good News is IN Jesus Christ

A.A. Why is this part of the outline?Why is this part of the outline?Salvation is INCLUSIVE – Rom 10:9-13Salvation is INCLUSIVE – Rom 10:9-13

Salvation is EXCLUSIVE – John 14:6, Acts 4:12Salvation is EXCLUSIVE – John 14:6, Acts 4:12

The Gift of eternal life is in Him – Rom 6:23The Gift of eternal life is in Him – Rom 6:23

He is the One before whom every knee will bow – Phil 2:9-11He is the One before whom every knee will bow – Phil 2:9-11

The cross is central to the gospel – I Cor 1:17-18,22-24, Gal 6:14The cross is central to the gospel – I Cor 1:17-18,22-24, Gal 6:14

Illustration: John MacArthur on Larry King Live…Illustration: John MacArthur on Larry King Live…

B.B. How does it fit?How does it fit?Typical transition: “though our efforts fail, God does not fail”Typical transition: “though our efforts fail, God does not fail”

Jesus Christ is the only remedy for your sin!Jesus Christ is the only remedy for your sin!

C.C. How do I share it?How do I share it?Don’t give the impression that Christ is a theory! He is real!Don’t give the impression that Christ is a theory! He is real!

God-Centered. Christ is willing to accept and forgive usGod-Centered. Christ is willing to accept and forgive us

Not US deciding if Christ is good enough for our taste!Not US deciding if Christ is good enough for our taste!

The Good News is ours byThe Good News is ours byGrace through FaithGrace through Faith

A.A. Why is this part of the outline?Why is this part of the outline?Christiainity is more than knowledgeChristiainity is more than knowledge

Faith is the means by which God saves us – gift from Him Eph 2:8-9Faith is the means by which God saves us – gift from Him Eph 2:8-9

Faith involves the mind, heart, and will… Heb 11Faith involves the mind, heart, and will… Heb 11

B.B. How does it fit?How does it fit?Typical transition: “not everyone will be saved by Jesus Christ”Typical transition: “not everyone will be saved by Jesus Christ”

A call to repent in light of who God is, our sin, and Jesus’ work!A call to repent in light of who God is, our sin, and Jesus’ work!

C.C. How do I share it?How do I share it?Not just information – God is calling sinners to repent and believe!Not just information – God is calling sinners to repent and believe!

Plead with the person to count the cost…Plead with the person to count the cost…

The Good News The Good News Joins Us TogetherJoins Us Together

A.A. Why is this part of the outline?Why is this part of the outline?The moment we are saved inwardly, we begin to change outwardlyThe moment we are saved inwardly, we begin to change outwardly

Salvation makes us a community – the body of ChristSalvation makes us a community – the body of Christ

Salvation health requires us seek the Lord together – Heb 10:24-25Salvation health requires us seek the Lord together – Heb 10:24-25

B.B. How does it fit?How does it fit?Make Clear that we are not saved by joining a churchMake Clear that we are not saved by joining a church

Appropriate to call for response before or after explaining this!Appropriate to call for response before or after explaining this!

C.C. How do I share it?How do I share it?Joyfully!Joyfully!

With an invitation – “come join our church and identify w/ Christ”With an invitation – “come join our church and identify w/ Christ”

Accurately – our church is not the only place of worship – but a good Accurately – our church is not the only place of worship – but a good option! option!

The Gospel and the ChurchThe Gospel and the Church

A.A. Introduction to the ChurchIntroduction to the ChurchGod is saving a people, not just a bunch of individualsGod is saving a people, not just a bunch of individuals

All believers are to contribute to the growth and health of the churchAll believers are to contribute to the growth and health of the church

Scriptures: I Pet 2:9-10, Titus 2:11-14, Eph 4:11-16Scriptures: I Pet 2:9-10, Titus 2:11-14, Eph 4:11-16

B.B. BaptismBaptism and and MembershipMembership are right on the heals of the Gospel are right on the heals of the GospelMatt 28:18-20Matt 28:18-20

Acts 2:38, 44-47Acts 2:38, 44-47

Homework:Homework:

Work on Memorizing the 10 CommandmentsWork on Memorizing the 10 Commandments Endeavor to use them in at least one discussion Endeavor to use them in at least one discussion

with a lost person this week.with a lost person this week.