QUESTION 2

HAVE I ACCEPTED JESUS AS MY SAVIOR AND LORD?
“Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” (John 20:30-31; cf. Acts 2:36-41)
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CONVICTIONS

WATCH IT
  • See Brian Welch’s story. Available HERE

  • Insight! Video: The Gospel. Available HERE

READ IT
  • Read the Book of John in the New Testament, highlighting the seven “I am...” statements of Jesus, scattered throughout the book. Who does John identify Jesus as? Available HERE
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  • The Case for Christ, by Lee Strobel. 
    An investigative journalist interviews experts about the uniqueness and historicity of Jesus. Available HERE

  • Who Moved the Stone? Frank Morrison
    Morrison explains the overwhelming historical and logical evidence for the resurrection of Christ. Available HERE

PONDER IT
  • Interview three people using these questions:
    1. What do you think is wrong with human beings (if anything)?
    2. Is there an absolute right and wrong? Is anything really “sinful”?
    3. How would you define “sin”?
      • Sin is an outdated concept of right and wrong.
      • Sin is something that changes from each generation and culture.
      • Sin is not measuring up to God’s expectations and standards
Discuss with another the differences in those approaches.

EVALUATE IT
  • Take the spiritual assessment test. Available HERE. What questions does this raise?

LET IT SINK IN
  • Listen to the message, “Who Cares What Others Think?” (from Galatians, 2/28/10)

STUDY IT
  • Investigate Baptism. Read Greg Sidders’ article. Available HERE. Answer the question, “Why should I be baptized?”

EXPLORE IT
  • Explore what other religions require to get on God’s good side. Study this chart (Christianity, Cults & Religions, Rose Publishing) available HERE.
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  • Read So What’s the Difference? by Ritz Ridenour) Available HERE
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SKILLS

EXPERIENCE IT
  • Explain the Gospel to another to the point that they can explain it.

MEMORIZE IT
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HABITS

MEMORIZE IT
  • Moments with the Savior, by Ken Gire This daily devotional is the most insightful, accurate and moving accounts of Jesus’ life you will ever read. Pondering the events in Christ’s life, it retells them in vivid detail, draws a point, and leads the reader in a prayer––all in just a few pages per day. Available HERE.

EXPERIENCE IT
  • Every day for the next week, start your morning on your knees, asking Jesus to work in your heart and reveal himself to you.
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DECISIONS

EXPERIENCE IT
  • Attend a Baptism, or read some of the stories of those who have been baptized. Available HERE.
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OWN IT
  • Use this Prayer Focus every day for a week available HERE.
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  • Sign up to be baptized; demonstrate your faith through baptism.

SHARE IT
  • Why not create your own iTunes list of the music that most encourages you to believe in and follow Jesus. Share it with others on the forum.
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  • 1) Write in your journal what you’ve learned. 2) Talk over with a friend what has surprised, encouraged or challenged you. 

PRAY IT
  • Can you pray and mean this from your heart? “Christ, I believe you died in my place for my guilt. I accept what you did as enough to make me right with God. I confess you to be my Savior and the Lord of life and death.” If you can, why not now?