Author: Roy Osborn

PERSONAL

	EVANGELISM

"Set apart Christ as Lord in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with gentleness and fear."  I Peter 3:15 

	OUR CHALLENGE

Satan's biggest victory in the church is DELEGATED EVANGELISM.  He has cleverly convinced the church through the ages that the work of evangelism belongs to the professionals (pastors, teachers, evangelists, missionaries, etc.).  "The pastor can do a much better job sharing Christ.  After all, that's what he went to seminary for."  BLASPHEMY!!

The Biblical concept of ministry says that EVERY believer is a minister.  "And his gifts were that some should be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, FOR THE EQUIPPING OF THE SAINTS, FOR THE WORK OF THE MINISTRY..." (Ephesians 4:11-12).  This means that it is more important for the pastor to train a soul winner than it is to win a soul.

It's the saints' task to spread the word and share Christ.  Every believer is to be a witness for Christ.  "For you will be a witness for Him to all men of what you have seen and heard."  In Acts 8 we are told that the early believers were scattered because of persecution.  The only ones not scattered were the apostles.  Why, we don't know.  Then it says that those who were scattered - lay people, not professionals - went everywhere preaching the word.  There was no evangelism committee in the early church.  The early church itself was that committee.

Personal Evangelism is designed to help the "non-professional" Christian share his faith with enthusiasm, clarity, boldness, and confidence.  We strongly believe that if the world is going to be won to Christ, it will only happen as we train people, who will train others.

The eleven weeks required to complete this course may well be the most productive weeks of your Christian life so far.  Don't be surprised if the enemy also takes notices of this, commit yourself to pressing on in this work regardless of the fiery darts that may come your way.  The Lord is with you!

Special thanks to Overlake Christian Church, Kirkland, Washington  for providing the overwhelming majority of this booklet's text.
Also to Michael Berry for teaching and inspiring many in sharing the gospel.  

Printed on November 4, 2001

	TABLE OF CONTENTS

Our Challenge	2

Table of Contents	3

Schedule	5

Gospel			Gospel Presentation Outline	7
Presentation
					Memory Verses	9

					Illustrations	11

Lessons		1:	Orientation	13
					Skeleton Outline	17
					Gospel Outline Overview	19

				2:	The Introduction	21

				3:	Two Questions and Personal Testimony	23

				4:	Heaven Is A Free Gift And Cannot Be Earned	29

				5:	Man Is A Sinner And Cannot Save Himself	31
					Sin	32

				6:	God and Review for Midterm	33

				7:	Christ [Midterm]	35

				8:	Faith	39

				9:	Commitment: Excuses and Objections	41

				10:	Commitment: Clarification, Prayer, and Assurance of Salvation	45

Appendix	A:	People Sprinkled As An Infant	47
				B:	Why Baptism?	48

				C:	Tract Evangelism	49
				D:	Tract Sources	51

				E:	Scripture References	52
				F:	Deity Scriptures	53

				G:	Calling and Result Form	55
				H:	Assurance Survey Form	56

THE KIND OF PERSON GOD USES

1.  He has adopted as his objective in life the same objective God sets forth in the Scriptures.

2.  He is willing to pay any price to have the will of God fulfilled in his life.

3.  He has a love for the Word of God.

4.  He has a servant heart.

5.  He puts no confidence in the flesh.

6.  He does not have an independent spirit.

7.  He has a love for people.

8.  He does not allow himself to become trapped in bitterness.

9.  He has learned to discipline his life.

	- from the book "Disciples Are Made, Not Born" by Walter A. Henrichsen

	SCHEDULE
Key:		CR	= Call Responsibility
		A	= Assignment (homework)

	Week 1  -  ORIENTATION
CR	Observe and join in the discussion as you feel comfortable.  No talking after the first question.  Pray for the trainer as the gospel is presented.
A	Memorize the SKELETON OUTLINE and I John 5:13.  Prepare for a quiz on material covered in class and pray for next week's appointment.

	Week 2  -  THE INTRODUCTION
CR	Begin conversation and lead into the first point of the INTRODUCTION - "Their Personal Life".  Pray for the trainer as the gospel is presented.
A	Review the SKELETON OUTLINE, memorize the TWO QUESTIONS and transition sentences after each.  Prepare for a quiz on material covered in class and pray for next week's appointment.

	Week 3  -  TWO QUESTIONS
CR	Begin conversation and lead through the third point in the INTRODUCTION - "Our Church".  Pray for the trainer as the gospel is presented.
A	Write your personal testimony in 150 words or less.  Please use the following pattern:
			BEFORE I accepted Christ (20% of testimony)
			HOW I accepted Christ (30% of testimony)
			SINCE I accepted Christ (50% of testimony)
		Memorize Romans 6:23b, Ephesians 2:8-9, and the transiton sentence afterwards.  Learn the GIFT illustration.  Prepare for a quiz on material covered in class and pray for next week's appointment.

	Week 4  -  HEAVEN IS A FREE GIFT AND CANNOT BE EARNED
CR	Begin conversation and lead through the two questions.  Remember to pray as the gospel is presented.
A	Memorize Romans 3:23, Proverbs 14:12, the "sin" question and the transition sentence at the end of the "Man is a Sinner" section.  Learn the TARGET and DOCTOR illustrations.  Prepare for a quiz on material covered in class and pray for next week's appointment.

	Week 5  -  MAN IS A SINNER AND CANNOT SAVE HIMSELF
CR	Begin conversation and lead through all of the introduction including the two questions and the transitional sentence that leads into the gospel.  Pray as the gospel is presented.
A	Learn the THREE SINS A DAY illustration.  Memorize Hebrews 10:31, I Timothy 2:3b-4, and the transition at the end of the "God is Just" section.  Prepare for a quiz on the material covered in class and pray for next week's appointment.

	Week 6  -  GOD
CR	Begin conversation and lead through the first two points of the gospel: "Heaven is a Free Gift" and "Man is a Sinner".  Pray as the gospel is presented.
A	Learn the BOOK illustration.  Memorize John 14:9b, Isaiah 53:6, Hebrews 9:22b, and the question and transition in the "Jesus Christ is God's Answer" section.  Repeat the outline and Scripture you have learned to two people.  Review for the midterm and pray for next week's appointment.

	Week 7  -  CHRIST [MIDTERM]
CR	Begin conversation and lead through the third point of the gospel: "God Is Just".  Pray as the gospel is presented.
A	Learn the KEY RING and TIGHTROPE illustrations.  Memorize James 2:19, John 14:6, and Luke 6:46.  Prepare for a quiz on the material covered in class and pray for next week's appointment.

	Week 8  -  FAITH
CR	Begin conversation and lead through point four of the gospel: "Jesus Christ is God's Answer".  Pray as the gospel is presented.
A	Memorize Acts 17:30b, Romans 10:9, and the question and illustration(phrase) in the Repentance section.  Prepare for a quiz on the material covered in class and pray for next week's appointment.

	Week 9  -  COMMITMENT: OBJECTIONS AND EXCUSES
CR	Begin conversation and lead through point five of the gospel: "Faith is the Key".  Include the transitional sentence that leads into the commitment section of the outline.  Pray as the gospel is presented.
A	Practice giving the entire presentation to two people from memory.  Memorize the QUALIFYING QUESTION, the COMMITMENT QUESTION, Revelations 3:20a and II Corinthians 5:17.  Prepare for a quiz on material covered in class and pray for next week's appointment.

	Week 10  -  COMMITMENT: CLARIFICATION/PRAYER/ASSURANCE
CR	Present the entire outline from The Introduction through Assurance of Salvation using all the illustrations, Scripture, and transitional sentences.
A	Study for final exam and bring a cassette tape recorder and blank cassette tape with your name on it for your oral exam.  Pray for next week's appointment.

	Week 11  -  WRITTEN AND ORAL EXAM
CR	Again, present the entire Gospel Presentation (the whole enchilada).
A	Continue using what you have learned to the glory of God!

	GOSPEL PRESENTATION OUTLINE

I. INTRODUCTION
	A.	THEIR PERSONAL LIFE

	B.	THEIR CHURCH BACKGROUND

	C.	OUR CHURCH

	D.	TWO QUESTIONS
		1.	Have you come to the place in your life, where you know for sure, if you died tonight, you would go to heaven?

			Transition:  "It is exciting that we can know for sure that we have eternal life!"
			Reference:  I John 5:13.

		2.	Suppose you died tonight and stood before God and He said, "_________, why should I let you into My heaven?"  What would you say?

	E.	PERSONAL TESTIMONY

		Transition:  "Your answer to that question is interesting, but I found out that... heaven is a free gift and cannot be earned."

II. THE GOSPEL
	A.	HEAVEN IS A FREE GIFT AND CANNOT BE EARNED.
		1.	Reference:  Romans 6:23b.
		2.	Illustration:  GIFT.
		3.	Reference:  Ephesians 2:8‑9.
		4.	Transition:  "Even though heaven is free, many do not accept it.  We can see this more clearly when we understand what the Bible says about MAN."

	B.	MAN IS A SINNER AND CANNOT SAVE HIMSELF
		1.	Reference:  Romans 3:23.
		2.	Question:  "What do you think sin is?"
		3.	Illustration:  TARGET.
		4.	Reference:  Proverbs 14:12.
		5.	Illustration:  DOCTOR.
		6.	Transition:  "Man's case seems hopeless, but let's see what the Bible has to say about GOD."

	C.	GOD IS JUST AND MUST PUNISH SIN, BUT HE IS MERCIFUL AND DOESN'T WANT TO PUNISH US.
		1.	Reference:  Hebrews 10:31.
		2.	Illustration:  THREE SINS A DAY.
		3.	Reference:  I Timothy 2:3b‑4.
		4.	Transition:  "If God is just and must punish my sin, how can He love me and save me?  God solved this problem by coming to earth in the person of JESUS CHRIST."

	D.	JESUS CHRIST IS GOD'S ANSWER TO OUR SIN.
		1.	Question:  "Who do you think Jesus Christ really is?"
		2.	Reference:  John 14:9b.
		3.	Reference:  Isaiah 53:6.
		4.	Illustration:  BOOK.
		5.	Reference:  Hebrews 9:22b.
		6.	Transition:  "The Bible says that only those who receive Christ by FAITH have this free gift."

	E.	FAITH IS THE KEY TO RECEIVING THIS FREE GIFT.
		1.	Illustration:  KEY RING.
		2.	Reference:  Ephesians 2:8a.
		3.	Reference:  James 2:19.
			a.	Saving faith requires TRUSTING in Christ alone.
				(1.)	Illustration:  TIGHTROPE.
				(2.)	Reference:  John 14:6.
			b.	Saving faith requires OBEDIENCE.
				(1.)	Reference:  Luke 6:46.
			c.	Saving faith requires REPENTANCE.
				(1.)	Question:  "What do you think repentance means?"
				(2.)	Reference:  Acts 17:30b.
				(3.)	Illustration (phrase): "Repentance is that conscious change of mind regarding God, on the one hand, and sin, on the other."
			d.	Saving faith requires CONFESSION
				(1.)	Reference:  Romans 10:9.

III. THE COMMITMENT
	A.	QUALIFYING QUESTION:  "Does this make sense to you?"
		1.	Reference:  Revelation 3:20a.

	B.	COMMITMENT QUESTION:  "Do you want to receive Jesus Christ into your heart right now?"

	C.	CLARIFICATION OF COMMITMENT
		1.	Are you willing to TRUST Christ alone?
		2.	Are you willing to OBEY Christ?
		3.	Are you willing to REPENT?
		4.	Are you willing to CONFESS Christ?

	D.	PRAYER OF COMMITMENT
		1.	Lead them in prayer.
		2.	Discuss baptism and set date.

	E.	ASSURANCE OF SALVATION
		1.	Reference:  I John 5:13.
		2.	Reference:  II Corinthians 5:17.

	MEMORY VERSES

	INTRODUCTION

I John 5:13			I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God 
					so that you may know that you have eternal life.

	THE GOSPEL
HEAVEN IS A FREE GIFT
Romans 6:23b		The free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Ephesians 2:8‑9		For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith ‑ and this not from yourselves, 
					it is the gift of God ‑ not by works, so that no one can boast.

MAN IS A SINNER AND CANNOT SAVE HIMSELF
Romans 3:23		For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

Proverbs 14:12		There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

GOD IS JUST AND MUST PUNISH SIN, BUT HE IS MERCIFUL AND DOESN'T WANT TO PUNISH US
Hebrews 10:31		It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

I Timothy 2:3b‑4		God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

JESUS CHRIST IS GOD'S ANSWER TO OUR SIN
John 14:9b			Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father.

Isaiah 53:6			We all, like sheep have gone astray, 
					each of us has turned to his own way; 
					and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.

Hebrews 9:22b		Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.

FAITH IS THE KEY TO RECEIVING THIS FREE GIFT
Ephesians 2:8a		For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith.

James 2:19			You believe that there is one God.  Good!  
					Even the demons believe that ‑ and shudder.

Saving Faith Requires Trusting In Christ Alone
John 14:6			Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life.  
					No one comes to the Father except through Me."

Saving Faith Requires Obedience
Luke 6:46			Why do you call Me, "Lord, Lord," and do not do what I say?

Saving Faith Requires Repentance
Acts 17:30b			He commands all people everywhere to repent.

Saving Faith Requires Confession
Romans 10:9		That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," 
					and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead,
					you will be saved.

	THE COMMITMENT

Revelations 3:20a	Here I am!  I stand at the door and knock.  
					If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in.

II Corinthians 5:17	Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation;
					the old has gone, the new has come!

20 Things I Learned Before I Was 20   by George Verwer
As a baby Christian I was fortunate to read very important Christian books and receive other vital teaching by radio and tapes (records in those days).  The foundational biblical principals I learned, even as a teenager, have stood the test all my life. Here are some of them.
1 Daily time in the Word of God, prayer, praise and worship.
2 Repenting immediately of anything that is not pleasing to God.  Apologizing quickly to any offended person.
3 Sharing your faith on a regular basis, always working toward the right motivation, especially I Cor. 13 - LOVE.
4 Attempting in the power of the Holy Spirit to make Christ Lord over every action and attitude in one's life.
5 Developing, by His grace and help, true discipline in every area of life, constantly working for biblical balance. 
6 Practicing not only private prayer and intercession, but also corporate prayer, giving large amounts of prime time to prayer ministry.
7 Esteeming God's people, the local church and churches.  Do everything possible to be a true friend to as many as possible.
8 Being pro-active, not only about personal sin or failure, but also corporate sin and failures such as racism, materialism, injustice, hypocrisy and all kinds of promotion of that which is wrong and evil.
9 Always having as your priority the need and vision to reach every person in the world with the Gospel and especially the more difficult and unreached places, like the Muslim world.
10 Together with reading God's Word, feeding regularly on Christian books and magazines, always have a place for more general study and reading.
11 Working with all your heart to esteem others better than yourself. (Phil. 2:3) and living in the light of the reality that all true believers are ONE BODY IN CHRIST.
12 Being aware of all forms of lust and having accountability and strategy to stand against it in specific ways. Being honest and open about weaknesses in this area and learning to walk in the light.
13 Being aware of the sins of the tongue and how quickly we can sin in this area.
14 Knowing the reality of I Jn. 2:1 and making sure you bounce back quickly from sin and failure. Take a ruthless stand against all forms of discouragement and yet be real in the process.
15 Never forgetting the power of the printed page and other ways to communicate the message via the media.  This means buying up every opportunity to mobilize and get the message out. (Going door-to-door with God's Word and Christian books almost right after my conversion helped lay a great foundation in my life.)
16 Developing the willingness to suffer and endure hardship as good soldiers of Jesus Christ (II Tim. 2:3).
17 Always being quick to forgive and to also go the extra mile in every possible way to build relationships and to build the Kingdom.
18 Reflecting, meditating and drawing strength constantly of the ALL SUFFICIENCY OF JESUS CHRIST, THE SON OF GOD.
19 Being aware of the hundreds of forms of extremism and false teaching. Working daily on developing great knowledge and discernment.
20 Leaning how to handle criticism, keeping a godly foundation and biblical self-acceptance and knowing what it is to have your love relationship with Jesus and the living God as your top priority.
www.GeorgeVerwer.com

	ILLUSTRATIONS

Know the underlined illustrations.  The others are supplementary.

HEAVEN IS A FREE GIFT AND CANNOT BE EARNED
GIFT			If someone were to purchase a gift and present it to you, do you have to accept it?  (No).  That's right!  You can choose to accept it or reject it.  Now if this gift is very expensive and precious, and you try to pay for it with money you have worked hard to earn, then it is no longer a gift is it?  (No).  It is the same way with God's gift of eternal life, you can either accept it or reject it.  If you try to earn it, you are refusing it as a gift.

MONEY			I can go to the store and buy anything: a new car, new clothes, food, toys, or furniture.  If I have enough money, I can even by a new home.  But if I have all the money in the world, it won't buy my way to heaven. 

MAN IS A SINNER...
TARGET			Sin means to miss the mark, to miss the target to fail to live up to God's standard.  If we were to have a dart game tonight, and if you missed the bull's eye by one inch and I missed it by five inches, which one of us missed it?  Both of us.  It doesn't make any difference how close we are, the point is we missed the mark.

OMELET		We wouldn't try to make an omelet with three good eggs and three rotten eggs and then serve it - and expect it to be acceptable.  In the same way we cannot serve our lives up to God with a mixture of good and bad and expect it to be acceptable to Him.

CANYON		Suppose there is a 100 foot wide canyon between us and that table.  On the other side is eternal life, life with Jesus Christ.  Both of us could try and jump as far as possible, but neither of us would make it to the other side.  We might jump 20 feet from the edge or maybe only a few feet, but the end result would be the same, death at the bottom of the canyon.  It's the same way with our lives.  We may live a better life than our neighbor and try to do more good than him, but the end result will be the same for both of us because we have failed to meet God's standard.

...AND CANNOT SAVE HIMSELF
DOCTOR		A neurosurgeon cannot operate on his own brain.  A heart specialist cannot perform surgery on his own heart.  A dentist cannot pull out his own teeth.  A doctor cannot remove his own cancer, and neither can man remove the cancer of sin by himself.

LEMON TREE	Suppose we had a lemon tree in our yard.  All it can produce is sour lemons.  But let's assume we pulled off all the lemons from the tree and tied on sweet oranges in their place.  Would the tree produce oranges after that?  Of course not!  And neither can we, with our sinful nature, produce the kind of life we know God wants us to live.  The nature of that lemon tree is still sour lemons, and the nature of man is still sinful no matter how it is covered up.

HOSTAGE		It's as if we were held hostage in a hostile foreign country for 5 years, in a dark, tiny room locked up.  Suddenly, we hear the sound of helicopters on the roof, followed by a blast.  Then a marine appears in our room, telling us to follow him to freedom.  Would we respond, "No, I'd rather get free by myself"?  But that's what we're saying to God when we reject His free gift of heaven.

GOD IS JUST AND MUST PUNISH SIN
3 SINS A DAY	Imagine if we could get so good that we only sinned 3 times a day.  That doesn't seem like very much does it?  But that would mean we would sin over 1000 times a year, times our age . . .  That would mean I would sin _____ sins.  Can you imagine what would happen if you went before a judge with over ______ traffic tickets?  He would lock us up and throw the key away.  In the same way, God cannot overlook all our sins.  There has to be a payment for those sins. 

JESUS CHRIST IS GOD'S ANSWER TO OUR SIN
BOOK			Let's just suppose this book contains all the sins you've committed.  This book has been weighing you down and separating you from God.  What Jesus did when He went to the cross was to take your book and place the full weight of your sins and all the sins of man on His shoulders.  As a result you can now stand before God with those sins completely paid for.

BIRD			A farmer noticed some birds in the middle of winter who were freezing to death and trying to find shelter.  He knew his barn was warm and would provide protection for the birds.  So he went out and opened his barn doors, but the birds were afraid of him and would not go in.  He tried to find a way to tell them or show them what they needed to do, how they could be saved.  He finally realized the only way he could show them was to become a bird himself.  God, in his infinite wisdom, realized that in order to save man, He himself would have to become flesh, which He did in the person of Jesus Christ.

GRACE		If you took the word "GRACE" and placed it in acrostic form it would be:
						G - od's
						R - iches
						A - t
						C - hrist's
						E - xpense

TETELESTAI		One of the last words Jesus spoke on the cross is the Greek word "tetelestai".  This word was a commercial word which means, "It is paid; the debt is paid in full."  Jesus wanted us to know that His death on the cross was sufficient to pay for all men's sins for all times.

BROTHERS		Two Chinese brothers lived in San Francisco about a hundred years ago.  One of them was at a bar, drinking, and got in a fight.  He murdered his opponent and ran home with his blood soaked clothes.  Panicking, he asked his brother what to do.  His brother said, "Go take off those clothes and wash up".  While his brother was washing, the innocent brother put on the blood-stained clothing, went to the police station, and confessed to the killing.  The innocent brother was later executed for the murder.  That's like what Christ did for us.

FAITH IS THE KEY TO RECEIVING THIS FREE GIFT
KEY RING		I have a ring of keys here.  Only one of the keys unlocks my front door.  They all "appear" to be alike, but really only one will let you into my house.  By the same token, there appear to be many ways to get to heaven, but there is really only one - it's called faith.

Saving Faith Requires TRUSTING IN CHRIST ALONE
TIGHTROPE		It's like the story about the great tightrope walker who stretched a cable across Niagara Falls.  The crowd gathered to watch him attempt to cross the falls.  He asked the crowd if they believed he could do it.  They cheered and said, "We believe."  He successfully crossed the falls and then said to the crowd, "How many of you believe I can cross the falls again with a chair strapped to my back?"  The crowd cheered and said, "We believe."  Again, he successfully crossed the falls.  This time he said to the crowd, "How many of you believe I can cross the falls with a man in the chair strapped to my back?"  The crowd cheered and said, "We believe!"  Then he asked the crowd, "Who wants to be the first to get into the chair?"  Saving faith is like that.  It means getting into the chair, not standing on the shore and saying, "I believe."

CHAIR			You see that chair over there?  It looks like a sturdy chair and I believe that it would hold me up.  But I'm not really trusting that chair unless I am sitting on it.  Only when I put my total weight upon it can I really say I am trusting it.

FAITH			If you took the word "FAITH" and placed it in acrostic form, it would be:
						F - orsaking
						A - ll
						I
						T - ake
						H - im

Saving Faith Requires REPENTANCE
HIGHWAY		Repent means to be sorry for our sin, but it's more than that.  We must be sorry enough to make a change in the direction of our lives.  It's like we're headed for Los Angeles on the highway.  We come to a detour and get turned around in the opposite direction, headed for New York!  We keep going the wrong direction until finally we realize we've missed a turn.  So we turn around, 180 degrees, and head back in the right direction.  That's the way it is in life.  We get on a detour headed away from God.  When we repent, we make a 180 degree turn back on His way.

	LESSON 1
	ORIENTATION

I.	TRAINING FORMAT

	SESSION I
		7:00 - 7:15 pm	Praise and worship
		7:15 - 7:20 pm	Recap of last week's events
		7:20 - 7:25 pm	Review
		7:25 - 7:40 pm	Take test and grade it
		7:40 - 8:20 pm	Teaching
		8:20 - 8:30 pm	Role playing

	SESSION II
		8:35 - 8:55 pm 	Prayer and worship
		8:55 - 9:00 pm	Gather materials and leave building
		9:00 - 11:00 pm	On-the-job training

	ASSIGNMENTS
		See the SCHEDULE (page 5) that shows the Call Responsibility and the Assignment for each week.  The Assignment given here is identical to that on your memory cards.

		Each week a quiz is given on:
			Material covered in the previous week's class.
			Material on the memory cards.
		(Quizzes are graded in class by your fellow classmates.)

	PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
		It is important that you be a doer of the word and not merely a hearer only.  To facilitate this, Session II is offered to both give you a chance to use what you are learning as well as to observe and learn from experienced evangelists,  If you are not attending Session II, it is very, very important that you use the materials in some form or another.  Some suggestions are listed below:
			1) Your family and friends
			2) People at work or school
			3) With children or other youth
			4) Counseling ministries
			5) Prison ministries
			6) Street/homeless ministries
			7) On the bus, waiting in line, going for a walk, etc.
		Look for ways to be creative!  Perhaps using a lesson with your Sunday School class.  Or telling someone, "I'm taking this class at church.  Do you mind if I practice on you?"

		Various ways to share are mentioned in this book: Assurance surveys (last page), visiting those who have visited our church, and handing tracts out and using that as a springboard for conversations.  The Holy Spirit knows no limit to the ways that we can share Christ!

	MULTIPLICATION
		It is our goal in this class to see many more trained up to share.  We hope you desire to learn not just how to share Christ with others, but also desire to teach others how to share Christ.  By multiplying, and not merely adding, many more may be reached.

II.	TRAINING GROUND RULES

	DRESS AND GROOMING:  Please look neat and clean.  Make sure your clothes are modest, your hair is combed, shoes are acceptable, and your breath is fresh!  Dress appropriately for the type of people you will be talking to.  We are representing Jesus Christ as well as our church - dress accordingly.

	Also, you may have to come in straight from work and do not have the opportunity to change - you may feel over-dressed or under-dressed.  Do not let this intimidate or hinder you.  The Lord can use you just as you are - go out and share anyway.

	SOME DO'S AND DON'TS
			Do pray ‑ before you leave the church.
			Do smile ‑ throughout the presentation.
			Do listen ‑ remember that the key to being heard is listening.
			Do be quiet - until you are invited to speak by your trainer.
			Do ask your prospect's opinion throughout the evening.
			Do anticipate objections and excuses and handle them quickly and lovingly.
			Do be overly modest in talking about our church.  Don't convey the idea that we are the only gospel preaching church in the area.
			Do quote just the relevant portion of the Bible.
			Do watch your breath.  They smell you before they hear you.
			Do avoid critical comments about other ministers and congregations.  Be positive.  For example, if someone says he is Mormon, you could say, "I'm glad you're interested in pleasing God."
			Do exit in a pleasant manner.  Look for ways to serve them: prayer, packet information, meeting a need in a tangible way, etc.
			Don't carry a large Bible!  A pocket New Testament will suffice.  A large Bible can have the same effect as a .45 revolver.  Your prospect will wonder, "What's he going to do with THAT?"
			Don't give the reference before or after you quote a Scripture.
			Don't pressure or agitate a prospect.  You haven't failed if they don't accept Christ.
			Don't argue.  Let the prospect win the argument; you win the prospect.  Remember, "a soft answer turns away wrath but harsh words stir up anger."
			Don't pray in the car in front of the home.
			Don't take notes as the prospect talks.
			Don't sit way across the room.
			Don't discuss theology or politics.  Our goal is to present the gospel.
			Don't insist in continuing a presentation if company comes and stays.
			Don't have all the caller's eyes focused on the prospect but rather on the one presenting the gospel.
			Don't be afraid!  This is the Lord's work, not ours.  And aren't we privileged to be a vessel fit for use?

Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and courageous!  Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.  (Joshua 1:9)

For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return there without watering the earth, and making it bear and sprout, and furnishing seed to the sower and bread to the eater; so shall My word be which goes from My mouth; it shall not return to Me empty, without accomplishing what I desire, and without succeeding (in the matter) for which I sent it.  (Isaiah 55:10‑11)

Then I said, "Alas, Lord God!  Behold, I do not know how to speak, because I am a youth."  But the LORD said to me, "Do not say, 'I am a youth,' because everywhere I send you, you shall go, and all that I command you, you shall speak.  Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you," declares the LORD.  Then the LORD stretched out His hand and touched my mouth, and the LORD said to me, "Behold, I have put My words in your mouth."  (Jeremiah 1:6‑9)

	ON‑THE‑JOB TRAINING
		Trainees will be going out with their trainer on calls after each session.  Please remember the following information:
		1.	Teams may have to be juggled at the last minute due to unreported absences.
		2.	After your call, return the CALLING INFORMATION AND RESULT FORM.  Don't take it home.
		3.	Sometimes people called on will not be home (about 1/3 of the time).
		4.	If no one is home, call on the house on the left and the house on the right.  Then go to your back‑up appointment, or begin "Assurance Surveys".
		5.	Do not make any contacts in homes after 9:00 PM unless you have an appointment, or the person is outside.
		6.	You will not hear the Gospel Presentation every night.
		7.	You are to observe, not to talk after the first question is asked.  You will not enter the conversation unless you are given the go‑ahead from your trainer, either before you get into the house or after you're in, or if you are asked a direct question by the prospect.
		8.	Please read, and re‑read the prospect card on the way to the call.  Familiarize yourself with such things as the age of the people, their background, calls that have already been made and when, and the last time the person visited the church.
		9.	Absolutely no smoking or consumption of alcoholic beverages in the home.
		10.	Never leave a home without leaving some literature: church paper, list of services and activities, salvation tracts, etc.  The packet you take has great material.  Be familiar with it.
		11.	If appropriate, pray with the folks before you leave the home.
		12.	Fill out the bottom of the calling information and result form completely!  This is a must!
		13.	Reporting of calls begins promptly at 9:15 PM.  Reports are to be brief.  All information learned in a home is confidential.  Share only the basic information about the call.

III. HOUSE ON THE LEFT, HOUSE ON THE RIGHT ‑ ASSURANCE SURVEYS

	A.	PURPOSE
		1.	We believe God for a divine appointment.  If our call is not home, then we go looking for that divine appointment.
		2.	We have 135,000 people within 20 minutes of our church and only 25,000 are members of any church at all.  Who is going to reach the over 100,000 who don't know Christ as their personal Savior and Lord?  WE ARE!
		3.	God wants his banquet hall filled (Luke 14:16‑24).  We are commanded to go out into the highways and hedges, and compel men to come in.

	B.	METHOD
		1.	HOUSE‑ON‑THE‑LEFT, HOUSE‑ON‑THE‑RIGHT
			a.	As soon as you've determined your original call is not home, leave a piece of church literature with a personal note on it at the prospect's door.
			b.	Go immediately to the house on the left or right and knock or ring the doorbell.
			c.	Introduce yourself:  "Hi, I'm ________ from __________ Church."
			d.	Explain why you are there:  "We are looking for the _______(name of prospect) residence.  Is that it next door?  They visited our church and we came out to visit them.  When the folks aren't home we like to do a survey of religious (or spiritual) backgrounds.  May I ask you five brief questions?"  Proceed as in assurance survey below.
			e.	Go to the house on the other side and do the same thing.

		2.	ASSURANCE SURVEYS
			a.	Select the area for conducting your assurance survey.  New homes and apartments provide the best opportunities, but feel free to do them wherever you choose.
			b.	Walk boldly up to the door and knock or ring the bell.
			c.	Introduce yourself:  "Hi, I'm ________from __________ Church."
			d.	Explain why you are there:  "We are trying to determine people's religious (or spiritual) background.  Could we ask you five brief questions?"
			e.	Go through the survey with them:
				(1)	"First, of what religious group or church are you a member?"  Mark the appropriate response on your form.
				(2)	"Second, what local church do you attend?"  Mark your form.
				(3)	"Third, how often do you attend?  Weekly?  Often?  Seldom?  Never?"  Mark your form.
				(4)	"Now a more difficult question.  Have you come to the place in your life, where you know for sure, if you died tonight, you would go to heaven?"  Mark your form.  If they say "No" or "Not sure", then reply, "Have I got good news for you.  But first, let me ask the fifth question."
				(5)	"Suppose you were to die tonight and stand before God and He were to say to you, `_______ (ask his/her name at this point), why should I let you into my heaven?`  What would you say to Him?"   Mark your form.
			f.	Continue with the Gospel Presentation.
				(1)	At the completion of the assurance survey, be open to the leading of the Holy Spirit.  How you proceed may make the difference between stomping on the seed you may have just planted or adding water to it.  We do not want to be pushy, but we want to proceed through an open door with the boldness that the Holy Spirit gives.  There are many ways to continue.  Always rephrase  the answer to the last question to make sure you understand what they said.  (More on this later).
					(a)	If you feel that they may listen but would probably say "No" to a question about sharing more, start the Gospel Presentation.  You have to be careful with this approach, but they may just need to hear a little more before the Holy Spirit gets their attention.  You may want to simply state the first point of the outline and then proceed as in (c) below.
					(b)	If they answered "No" to the question, try "You know your answer to that fourth question is interesting.  Do you want to know how you can know for sure that you will go to heaven?"  If they say "Yes", go ahead with the Gospel Presentation.
					(c)		"That completes our survey.  Thank you for your help.  If I could have a few more minutes of your time I would like to share with you how I came to know that I have eternal life and how you can have it too."

							If the answer is "Yes", go through the Gospel Presentation.

							If they are interested, but do not have the time, make an appointment to come back next week.

							If they say "No", hand them a tract on how to find salvation and say "Well, if you read this, you can find out what I would have said anyway, and it won't take as long."

				(2)	Always leave some literature at the door and invite them to church.

			g.	Ask for their name and address and write it on the survey form so we can send a follow‑up letter to them the next day.  You'll notice an area on the back side of the assurance survey for their address.

	SKELETON OUTLINE

I.	The Introduction

	A.	Their Personal Life
	B.	Their Church Background
	C.	Our Church
	D.	Two Questions
		1.	Have you come to the place in your life, where you know for sure, if you died tonight, you would go to heaven?
		2.	Suppose you died tonight and stood before God and He said, "_______ why should I let you into My heaven?"  What would you say to Him?
	E.	Personal Testimony

II.	The Gospel

	A.	Heaven is a free gift and cannot be earned
	B.	Man is a sinner and cannot save himself
	C.	God is just and must punish sin, but He is merciful and doesn't want to punish us
	D.	Jesus Christ is God's answer to our sin
	E.	Faith is the key to receiving this free gift
		1.	Saving faith requires Trusting in Christ alone
		2.	Saving faith requires Obedience
		3.	Saving faith requires Repentance
		4.	Saving faith requires Confession

III.	The Commitment

	A.	The Qualifying Question
	B.	The Commitment Question
	C,	The Clarification of Commitment
	D.	The Prayer of Commitment
	E.	The Assurance of Salvation

Does anyone ask for rules of procedure in getting close to those about him?  There are none to be had.  Such must be discovered by each for himself.  The only way to learn the rules of anything practical is to begin to do the thing.  We have enough knowledge in us ‑ call it insight, instinct, inspiration, or natural law ‑ to begin anything required of us.  The only way to deal with the profoundest mystery that is yet not too profound to draw us is to begin to do some duty revealed by the light from its golden fringe.  If it reveals nothing to be done, there is nothing there for us to do.

Let the simplest relation toward a fellow human being, even if it is only embodied in the act of buying from the market, passing on the street, or meeting during some transaction, be recognized as a true heart meeting of that human soul.  Let our eyes perceive deeper than the surface.  Let us see into the hearts of men and women and children around us.  Whatever the simple or seemingly insignificant degree of such interaction, let its outcome be in truth and friendliness.  Allow nature her course, and next time let the relation go further.

To follow such a path is the way to find both the persons to help and the real modes of helping them.  In fact, to be true to a man or woman in any way is to help him.  He who goes out of common paths to look for opportunity leaves his own door and misses that of his neighbor.  It is by following the paths we are in that we shall first reach somewhere.  He who does this will find that his acquaintance widens and grows quickly.  His heart will be full of concern for humanity, and his hands will eagerly help.  Such care will be death to one's own cares, such balm to one's own wounds.

In a word, to be a true minister, a true servant, a true man or a true woman in the fullest sense, one must cultivate, in a simple human manner, the acquaintance of his neighbors.  He must be a neighbor where a neighbor is needed.  So shall he fulfill the part left behind of the work of the Master, which He desires to finish through mankind.

George MacDonald, "Salted With Fire", 1882

	GOSPEL OUTLINE OVERVIEW

Take a look at the Gospel Presentation Outline.  This is the crux of what you will learn in this class.  

I.	OUTLINE SECTIONS

	The outline is presented in three sections:

		A.	Introduction
		B.	The Gospel
		C.	The Commitment

	By knowing the outline, we have a "path" to take people in sharing the gospel.  By staying on this path, we can avoid many pitfalls.  When we stray from the path, we have a goal and a direction to point the conversation to.  Because we know where we are going, we don't need to worry about what to say next.  Our minds are freed up to spend more time praying for the people we are talking with.

	A.	INTRODUCTION
		This is the time we get to know the people we talk to.  We begin by breaking the ice and finding out our listener's personal life.  We move on to find out their church background, if any.  If they have visited our church, we ask them what they thought of it.  We ask two very important questions to discern it they are real Christians.  Sometimes we share our personal testimony at this point. 

	B.	THE GOSPEL
		We present the gospel in a way that is easy to understand.  We start with good news that heaven is a free gift and cannot be earned.  We move on to show how man is a sinner and cannot save himself.  We show how God is just and must punish sin but He is merciful and doesn't want to punish us, and how Jesus Christ is God's answer to our sin.  We finally show how faith is the key to receiving this free gift and relate this to our listener.

		Our goal is to communicate the gospel clearly and precisely.  We want to dispel some of the modern myths that our culture has been brainwashed to believe, such as:
			- We go to heaven because we earn it through being or doing good 
			- We are all "good" people
			- God would never punish anyone

	C.	THE COMMITMENT
		We provide an opportunity for our listeners to receive Christ.  We handle objections and excuses here.  We make sure they are ready and understand what they are doing.  We pray with them, discuss baptism, and encourage them in their new faith.

II.	ELEMENTS IN THE OUTLINE

	The Outline consists primarily of:

		A.	Scripture References
		B.	Illustrations
		C.	Questions
		D.	Transitions

	A.	SCRIPTURE REFERENCES
		The Word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword...  We use God's Word and stand on His authority as we present the gospel.  What we share is not a matter of our opinion, it is what God has to say.

		There are many more scriptures you may want to use that apply to the topics we present.  

		(All Scriptures quoted are New International Version except Romans 6:23b and Hebrews 10:31, which are New American Standard).

	B.	ILLUSTRATIONS
		Just as Jesus spoke in parables to help communicate spiritual concepts to His listeners, we use modern illustrations.  The underlined illustrations are the key illustrations we memorize.  The others are supplementary and may be useful if your prospect is having a hard time understanding certain points in the Gospel Presentation.

	C.	QUESTIONS
		Jesus also asked a lot of questions to all He dealt with.  Questions keep people involved and give them a chance to share.  They provide important feedback to understand where are listeners are coming from.  They also keep people involved in active thinking throughout the presentation.

	D.	TRANSITIONS
		Transitions smooth the flow as we go from point to point.  They provide essential links between our topics.

	LESSON 2
	THE INTRODUCTION

I.	PURPOSE

	A.	To make a smooth transition from their personal life and interests to their spiritual life.

	B.	To earn the right to ask the two questions.
		1.	We must do everything possible to create the right attitude so the gospel may be presented.
		2.	We must make sure the "messenger" doesn't get in the way of the "message".

	C.	To relax what may be a tense time for the prospects.
		1.	The introduction is the ice-breaker which gets you started in the home.
		2.	You are on their "territory" and in their "castle".  Take time to appreciate being in their home.
		3.	Take time to get yourself and your prospects relaxed and at ease.
		4.	Trainees should feel free to enter the conversation during this time so the discussion will be both open and natural.
		5.	You are going to have lots to say later, so let the prospects talk now.  They will feel more comfortable as they have an opportunity to express themselves.
		6.	Be a good listener.

	D.	To learn to love them and see them as God does.
		1.	Take whatever time you need until you really feel you are sensitive to them and their needs.
		2.	Take time to convey to them that we really care about them, not just their "scalp".

	E.	To ascertain information for our records.  That is, their age, marital status, children, family situation, church background, etc.

	F.	To answer any questions the prospect may want to ask about the church.  Please be familiar with our information packet.  This literature is valuable.

II.	THE LAWS OF ENTRANCE INTO A HOME

	A.	Ring or knock with the authority of Jesus!

	B.	Smile from ear to ear before they open their door!

	C.	State your name and purpose, and request to enter their home, if they didn't know you were coming (as you may have gathered, we don't ask to enter the home on assurance surveys).

III.	THEIR PERSONAL LIFE

	A.	Residency
		"Are you from this area?  How long have you lived here?"

	B.	Occupation
		"And what line of work or study are you in?"

	C.	Children 
		"How many children do you have?"  (if evident they have children)
		"What are their names?"

	D.	Interests
		"I notice you like to ___________ (hobby, art, house, garden, etc.)."
		1.	Be alert to the obvious while approaching the house and upon entering.
		2.	Feel free to pursue whatever area of interest they have.
		3.	Let them talk several minutes if needed.
		4.	It is not a question of, "Am I interested in the prospects' interests?"  Rather, it is a question of, "Am I willing to be interested in their interests?"

IV.	THEIR CHURCH BACKGROUND

	A.	"Where did you attend church (back in ________ or as a child)?"
		1.	Always ask assuming they attended regularly or periodically, even if they haven't.
		2.	Never criticize or get into a negative discussion of their church or pastor.

V.	OUR CHURCH

	A.	"How did you happen to visit our church?"

	B	"Did you notice anything different about the worship service?"
		1.	If you get a negative response about our church, don't spend time trying to justify what we did or didn't do.  Instead, find out what their concern was, so we can deal with it if need be.

	C.	Church Testimony
		1.	"We are a group of people who love God and gather to worship Jesus and become more like Him.  We get together as a friends, and even as a spiritual family, to learn more from the Bible, sing songs, and strengthen each other."
		2.	"The thing we have really enjoyed at our church is ______________".
		3.	"By the way...(tell of a ministry at our church that you believe will meet a need)."
			a.	In this brief testimony, convey to them how our church is committed to meeting their needs, and at the same time fulfilling the purposes and functions of a Biblical church.

	LESSON 3
	TWO QUESTIONS AND PERSONAL TESTIMONY

I.	HOW TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE EARNED THE RIGHT TO ASK THE TWO QUESTIONS.

	A.	Listen carefully to the prospect's answer to any question about church or spiritual matters.
	1.	If their answers are short and/or cold, you probably have not earned the right.

	B.	If the Holy Spirit opens it up through the prospects with questions or statements such as:
		1.	"What does it mean to be a Christian?"
		2.	"How do you become a member of your church?"
		3.	"I almost came forward on Sunday, but something held me back."

	C.	If the Holy Spirit opens it up through you.
		1.	There will be times where you simply know you should ask the questions.

	D.	If in doubt, smile and go ahead and ask the questions.
		1.	Just because you ask the questions, it does not mean you are locked into going through the whole Gospel Presentation.

II. HOW TO KNOW WHEN TO ASK THE QUESTIONS

	A.	If they ask a question that leads directly into the questions, begin at that point.

	B.	The five minute rule:  When you think it is time to ask questions, but are unsure or apprehensive, continue with 5 more minutes of discussion, then ask.

	C.	Regardless of the prospect's background, and even if you believe they are Christians, go ahead and ask the questions.  A Christian will never be insulted by them.

III.  QUESTION NO. 1.

	A.	You may want to lead into the question by asking permission.

		"May I ask you a couple of questions?"

	B.	If you feel you need to, you can build interest in the question by statements such as:
		1.	"This is a question you may have been asked before."
		2.	"This is a personal question."
		3.	"This a thought‑provoking question."
		4.	"This is a question that makes you think."
		5.	"This is a question that I was asked a few years ago."
		6.	"This a question that requires some soul searching."
		7.	"You may want to think for a minute before you answer this question."

	C.	If you are presenting the gospel to two or more people at the same time, always address the questions to the person least likely to answer.  This prevents one person answering and the others agreeing with that answer.

	D.	"Have you come to a place in your life, where you know for sure, if you died tonight, you would go to heaven?"
		1.	This allows us to determine if the prospects know or believe they have eternal life.

	E.	Possible answers and responses
		1.	They answer:  "YES".
			Our response:  "That's great!  It is exciting that we can know for sure that we have eternal life!"
		2.	If they answer with something other than "YES".
			Our response:
			a.	"That's interesting!  You know I found out the Bible says we can know for certain whether we will have eternal life or not.  It says... 
			b.	Reference:  I John 5:13 - I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.
			c.	_______, let me ask you another question."

IV.	QUESTION NO. 2.

	A.	"Suppose you died tonight and stood before God and He said, '_______, why should I let you into My heaven?', what would you say?"

	B.	Possible answers and responses
		1.	They answer:  "I DON'T KNOW."
			You need to get an answer to this question.  If necessary, use the steps below to elicit one.  We respond:
			a.	"What do you think you would say?"
			b.	"Let me rephrase the question.  What do you think God requires for a person to get into heaven?"
			c.	"Well, do you think we have to do something to get into heaven? What would that be? How did you come to that in your own life?"
		2.	They answer:  "CHRIST'S DEATH ON THE CROSS AND MY TRUST AND BELIEF IN HIM."
			Our response:
			a.	You now suspect the prospect is a Christian and if they answered the first question correctly you can enjoy some good fellowship.  Also, explain the procedures if they desire to become a member of our church.  Do ask if they have been immersed and make arrangements if necessary.
			b.	If they did not answer the first question correctly, continue with a mini‑Gospel Presentation, stressing the assurance of salvation (I John 5:13; II Corinthians 5:17).
		3.	They answer:  "BECAUSE OF CHRIST." or "BECAUSE I LOVE HIM." (which is really a works answer) or any other answer which is unclear.  Our response is:
			a.	Get them to clarify their answer. "Just exactly what do you mean by that?" or "Can you explain that a little more?"
			b.	Restate in your own words what they said.  "In other words, you believe that __________________________ will get you into heaven, is that correct?"  Make sure you get an agreement from the prospect as to what they believe.  This will prevent them from saying, after the whole gospel is shared, "Oh, I always believed that too."
			c.	You may suspect they have not really been saved even though they answered both questions correctly.  Ask them for their testimony, "How did you come to know Christ as your Savior?"
			d.	Based on their further response decide whether or not to go through a Gospel Presentation.

	C.	Purpose of the question
		1.	To find out what they are trusting in to get them into heaven.

V.	TRANSITION
	A.	Unless their response to the questions are so negative that you feel there would be no value in presenting the gospel, continue with either a personal testimony or go directly into the transition. 

		"You know your answer to that question is interesting, but I found out that...heaven is a free gift and cannot be earned."

VI.	PERSONAL TESTIMONY

	A.	When to use it

		1.	When you sense they think Christians aren't real people.

		2.	When you feel it will help the prospect better understand the gospel as well as build a better bridge between you and them.

		3.	May be applicable when excuses or objections come up.

	B.	What it is

		1.	It is a clear‑cut, warm, persuasive account of how you came to know Christ as your Savior and Lord.  It is sharing your experience.

	C.	Why give it

		1.	It provides an opportunity for a non‑believer to see, hear and feel what it means to be a Christian.

		2.	It makes you real in their eyes.

		3.	It provides the chance for you to share the miracle you best know and understand... you!

		4.	Because Scripture says be ready to give an account to anyone who asks  (I Peter 3:15).

	D.	Goals

		1.	Present Jesus in a clear, attractive, yet simple way, so that others will want to know Him and will know how they can.

		2.	Present a carefully and intelligently worded presentation which communicates your personal experience with Jesus.

	E.	Developing your testimony

		1.	FOLLOW A THREE POINT OUTLINE:
			a.	Life before knowing Jesus.  Keep this simple, do not boast about past sins  (Spend 20% of your time on this point).
			b.	How you came to know Jesus.  Be specific (30% of your time on this point).
			c.	Life after you received Jesus, including changes He has made and what He means to you now.  Remember to specify the one thing that has been most meaningful to you as a Christian (pardon, peace, joy, victory over sin, love, hope, power, etc.)  If you became a Christian as a small child, emphasize these points (50% of your time).

		2.	BEGIN WITH IMPACT.  Start with an interesting, attention getting sentence and close with a good conclusion.  Include relevant, thought provoking secular facts and experiences.

		3.	RELATE TO LISTENERS.  Communicate in such a way that others will feel associated with you in your past and present experiences.

		4.	AROUSE INTEREST.  Use enough details to create curiosity, identification with your life, etc.  People are interested in you as a person and wish to know the specific features of your experience with Christ.

		5.	USE A SCRIPTURE VERSE.  It is best to use one, but at the most two, verses preferably at a point in your testimony where it creates additional awareness of your relationship with Jesus.  Scripture is often best used in summaries.

		6.	BUILD A THEME.  Choose something characteristic of your experience that is of general interest to non-Christians, e.g. success, the best elements of life, money as the answer, dreams for the future, God's personal plan for me, what I want most out of life, desire to help others, etc.  Use this theme to organize your specific facts and experiences.

		7.	EMPHASIZE JESUS.  He is the central part of your experience and the One about whom you are testifying.  While friends, counsellors, your reading of the Bible, church affiliation, etc. may all be important, it is Jesus who transformed your life.  He is the One to be glorified in testimonies.

		8.	BE REALISTIC.  Jesus does not eliminate all of the problems in life, but He does enable you to live through them with peace and confidence.  People can tell if what you are saying holds true in their general experience with those who claim to know Christ.

		9.	BE POSITIVE.  Stress all that Jesus has done for you specifically.  Emphasize the new life you have received in Christ.  Talk about your awareness that sin has been forgiven, you are a child of the Almighty God.  Enthusiasm is contagious.

	F.	Rules to remember when sharing your testimony.

		1.	Never give your testimony before the two questions.
		2.	Don't go into detail about former sins.
		3.	Be specific (as compared to vague).
		4.	Be humble (God is to be exalted, not you).
		5.	Be brief (this isn't a sermon!)
		6.	Don't be overly dramatic (this isn't Drama 101).

	G.	Examples of testimonies in Scripture

		1.	See Paul's testimonies in Acts 22:3-21 and Acts 26:1-28.

And those who have insight will shine brightly
like the brightness of the expanse of heaven
and those who lead the many to righteousness,
like the stars forever and ever.
Daniel 12:3

	LESSON 4
	HEAVEN IS A FREE GIFT AND CANNOT BE EARNED

Why do we start here? Because this relates directly to the two questions we have just asked.  Most people are trusting in works for their salvation.  Rather than condemn them, we provide a positive alternative:  The Biblical answer.

Remember two things as you begin the Gospel Presentation:

		1.	Your attitude:  Don't convey the idea, "Would you like me (wise guy) to show you (stupid) the real answer?"
		2.	Your words:  How we speak of the gospel indicates how highly we think of it.

I.	HEAVEN IS A FREE GIFT

	A.	What do we mean by free?  It means we cannot earn, deserve, merit, or purchase heaven.

	B.	Reference: Romans 6:23b - The free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.  Emphasize "free gift".

	C.	Illustration:  GIFT.
		This reinforces the fact of heaven being free.

	C.	Reference: Ephesians 2:8‑9 - For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith ‑ and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast.  Emphasize "It is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast."  This leads directly into the fact that heaven cannot be earned.

II.	HEAVEN CANNOT BE EARNED

	A.	Every religion in the world emphasizes we must earn God's favor by doing something - we must make ourselves worthy.  In contrast, Christianity proclaims God's favor as a gift that cannot be earned, only accepted.  It is a matter of being forgiven, rather than being perfect.  As a matter of fact, hell is going to be full of lots of "nice" and "religious" people but heaven with a lot of rotten sinners, who have turned to God.

III.	TRANSITION:  "Even though heaven is free, many do not accept it.  This can be seen more clearly when we understand what the Bible has to say about MAN."

	A.	Note:  In the transition statement, it is important that we emphasize the fact that even though heaven is free, many do not accept it.

	B.	Why this transition? We must tell them why men don't accept salvation, which brings us face to face with our sin.  We must see ourselves as we really are.

	THE BAD NEWS BEFORE THE GOOD NEWS

HEAVEN IS NOT EARNED

			MAN IS A SINNER

						MAN CANNOT SAVE HIMSELF

									GOD MUST PUNISH SIN

												NOW WHAT?   THE GOOD NEWS!

	LESSON 5
	MAN IS A SINNER AND CANNOT SAVE HIMSELF

I.	MAN IS A SINNER . . .

	Our transition statement indicates we need to see what the Bible says about man ‑ he is a sinner.  Individuals and the world are in a mess, and we must see the reason why.  That reason is sin.

	A.	Reference:  Romans 3:23 - For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

	B.	Question: "What do you think sin is?"
		1.	To know where your prospect is coming from and what he understands, ask this question.  It is important to know the following, though you may not need to explain it in every situation.
		2.	Sin is:
			a.	Missing the mark.
			b.	Stepping over the line.
			c.	Not doing what we should.
			d.	Doing what we should not.
			e.	Wrong thoughts as well as wrong acts.
	C.	Illustration:  TARGET.
		This reinforces the fact that we all miss the mark of God's standard.

	Most people realize they have sinned, but they are often not aware of it's seriousness and consequences.  Men must see that sin permanently harms us and makes it impossible to save ourselves.

V.	. . . AND CAN NOT SAVE HIMSELF

	It seems like a man should be able to do something to save himself, doesn't it?

	A.	Reference:  Proverbs 14:12 - There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

	B.	Illustration:  DOCTOR.

	C.	TRANSITION:  "Man's case seems hopeless, but let's see what the Bible has to say about GOD."

	What are we trying to accomplish in this section?  The reference and the illustration indicate man's case is desperate, hopeless (if without God), and that he is on a downward slide (see diagram on next page).  Thus, the wording of our transition statement is important, as we move from man's desperate condition towards a solution.  There is light in the darkness.  But we must see God's character and how He views all of this.

	SIN

When you come to the part dealing with man as a sinner you will find it helpful to use the following five point procedure:

	1.	State the general principle that all have sinned.
	2.	Clearly define what sin is.
	3.	Talk about your own sin.
	4.	Indicate that others you have talked to have the same problem.
	5.	Ask the prospect if he has ever felt this in his own life.

If only the general principle is stated it will be so vague that it will have very little impact.  Most people agree that all have sinned.  Therefore, it is necessary to clearly define what sin is.

Point out that it is a transgression of God's law, stepping over the line; that it is falling short of God's ideal for us; that it is even sin for us to know what we should do and not to do it.  It is our thoughts as well as our actions.

Apply these definitions of sin to your own life.  If you move from the general principle to talking about your own sin, sometimes you will find the line of communication breaking down because your prospect has his own definition of sin and is defining your words with his understanding.  If he thinks sin is murder and adultery and you talk about committing three sins a day, don't be surprised if he appears shocked.  But after you have clearly and comprehensively defined sin, then you can talk about your own and he will understand what you mean.

After talking about your own sin, mention that others you have talked with have had the same problem.

Casually ask. "Do you have this same problem?" or "Have you ever felt the impact of this problem in your own life?"  By asking, rather than telling, usually there is a deeper work of conviction that takes place in the heart of the prospect.

	LESSON 6 
	GOD (and review for Midterm)

GOD IS JUST AND MUST PUNISH SIN, BUT HE IS MERCIFUL AND DOESN'T WANT TO PUNISH US.

Most people have no Biblical concept of God.  To most, He is a doting old grandfather figure, who winks at sin and loves us in spite of everything.  This image encourages men to continue in sin and to see no need for Christ's saving grace.  Others, however, picture God as a God of wrath and punishment, without mercy.  This causes some to say: "It's no use.  I've never been good enough and never could be good enough."  We must strike the proper balance and see both sides of God's character.

I.	GOD IS JUST AND MUST PUNISH SIN . . .
	A.	Reference:  Hebrews 10:31 - It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
		Yes, this is a condemning verse but we need to understand the holiness of God and His hatred of our sin.  He isn't amused by our sin nor does He think it is cute.

	B.	Illustration:  THREE SINS A DAY.

	We must rid people of the notion that "God would never do that, He would never punish us, not such a loving God."  Some worship a God who wouldn't punish sin.  But that's not the God of the Bible.  While we see God as just, we must also show men there is hope.  He punishes sin, however...

II.	. . BUT HE IS MERCIFUL AND DOESN'T WANT TO PUNISH US
	This is also part of God's nature.  While He hates sin, He loves the sinner.

	A.	Reference:  I Timothy 2:3b‑4 - God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

		This is an apparent contradiction ‑ how can God be both just and merciful?  It seems contradictory.  But we must remember some things (don't tell your prospect all of this, but you need to know it):

			1.	A loving father disciplines and punishes for our good.
			2.	God's punishment or mercy depends on our repentance:
					No repentance		brings judgement;
					Repentance			brings mercy.
			3.	God's provision for our sin is in Christ.  That's why God sent Christ to earth. He paid the penalty for our sin, so we shouldn't have to.

		With this in mind, our transition statement is very important.

	B.	Transition:  If God is just and must punish my sin, how can He love me and save me?  God solved this problem by coming to earth in the person of JESUS CHRIST.
		Here we see a solution to this apparent dilemma.  Christ is the key.  His death shows how awful sin is (judgement required) and it also shows how much God loves us (mercy abounded).

III.	WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE MIDTERM
		Concentrate on THE GOSPEL section of the outline for all that we have covered so far.  Know all references (up to Hebrews 9:22b), illustrations (up to the BOOK), questions, and transition sentences.

But He said to them, "A certain man was giving a big dinner, and he invited many; and at the dinner hour he sent his slave to those who had been invited, 'Come; for everything is ready now.'

"But they all alike began to make excuses.  The first one said to him, 'I have bought a piece of land and I need to go out and look at it; please consider me excused.'

"And another said, 'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to try them out; please consider me excused.'

"And another one said, 'I have married a wife, and for this reason I cannot come.'

"And the slave came (back) and reported this to his master.  Then the head of the household became angry and said to the slave, 'Go out at once into the streets and lanes of the city and bring in here the poor and crippled and blind and lame.'

"And the slave said, 'Master, what you commanded has been done, and still there is room.'

"And the master said to the slave, 'Go out into the highways and along the hedges, and compel (them) to come in, that my house may be filled.  For I tell you, none of those men who were invited shall taste of my dinner.'"
	Luke 14:16-24

LESSON 7
	JESUS CHRIST (Midterm)

I.	JESUS CHRIST IS GOD'S ANSWER TO OUR SIN
	He is the answer to our sin and to God's "dilemma."  Begin by asking...

	A.	Question:  "Who do you think Jesus Christ really is?"
		Clear up the misconception that he is only a good teacher, prophet, etc.  He is God in the flesh who dwelt among us 2000 years ago!

	B.	Reference:  John 14:9b - Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father.
		You may also want to use John 1:1,14 - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and was God... and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.

		How can He be God and man at the same time?  He was flesh and blood, with temptations, feelings, emotions, etc., like us.  He also had all knowledge, authority, wisdom, power: like God.  We need to understand why He became like God.  We need to understand why He became like us, while yet God (though it is not usually necessary to go in to this with the prospect). 

		1.	He became like us to understand us.  Hebrews 2:17‑18, 4:14‑16. 
		2.	He became like us to show He loved us.
		3.	He became like us that we might become like Him.
		4.	He became like us to die for us and purchase a place in heaven... (which leads us to the next emphasis we need to make).

II.	HE DIED FOR US AND PURCHASED OUR PLACE IN HEAVEN

	A.	Reference:  Isaiah 53:6 - We all like sheep have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.

	B.	Illustration:  BOOK.

		It is important to emphasize two things:
			1.	Christ died in our place...so that we don't have to ("imputed righteousness")
			2.	His death was God's only solution to sin.
				(That's why we refer to Hebrews 9:22b).

	C.	Reference:  Hebrews 9:22b - Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.

	D.	Transition:  The Bible says that only those who receive Christ by FAITH have this free gift.
		This is an important statement.  We've talked about man's sin and Christ's death that overcomes our sin.  Now we must receive it.  Now it's time to act and our faith is the key.

	SOME ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS REGARDING CHRIST

I.	JESUS CHRIST ‑ WHO IS HE?

	A.	The basic affirmation of Christianity is that God is knowable because He has taken the initiative to bridge the gap between Himself and man.

	B.	The basic question everyone must answer before they can make any type of commitment is "Who is Jesus?"

		1.	We must help the prospect to fully understand that Jesus is God Himself -  "The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of His being."  Hebrews 1:3

			a.	Until the prospect settles this basic question regarding the person of Jesus, we cannot deal effectively with what he needs to do.  But when he arrives at the conclusion that Jesus is God, then he will discover that many of his other questions that once seemed so insoluble, suddenly become either redundant or easily understood.

		2.	See the "Deity Scriptures" appendix in the back of this book for references showing how Jesus is God.

	C.	We must not hurry in this part of our presentation.  Be sure and ask the prospect "Who do you think Jesus Christ really is?" and make sure you share adequately after their response.

II.	JESUS CHRIST ‑ WHAT HE DID

	A.	Not only must our prospect understand Christ's death on the cross, but we need to share something about the resurrection.

		1.	As Paul said, "And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.  More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about God that He raised Christ from the dead.  But He did not raise Him if in fact the dead are not raised.  For if the dead are not raised then Christ hasn't been raised either.  And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile: you are still in your sins.  Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost.  If only for this life we have hope in Christ we are to be pitied more than all men."  (I Corinthians 15:14‑19)

		2.	The great truth of Christianity is not simply that God cared enough for us to come and die for us, but ALSO that He was resurrected.

			a.	This proves Jesus is God.
			b.	This proves that everything Jesus said is 100% accurate.
			c.	This proves there is eternal life after death.
			d.	This proved to the disciples that they could put their full faith in Jesus Christ and even face the prospect of a martyr's death joyfully.

		3.	John who had been an eye‑witness to the resurrection wrote "that which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched ‑ this we proclaim concerning the Word of life.  The Life appeared: we have seen It and testify to It, and we proclaim to you the eternal Life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us.  We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you may have fellowship with us.  And our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ."  (1 John 1:1‑3)

	B.	Be sure and emphasize that Christ died for our sins, but is ALIVE today.

		1.	This is a basic truth that must be understood in order to make a genuine commitment.  Otherwise, Christ may be seen by the prospect as just sacrificing Himself for them, like they might be willing to do for their own family, etc.

	LESSON 8
	FAITH

I.	FAITH IS THE KEY

We must clearly convey the importance of faith.  It is really the key to receiving Christ!  This is how we receive Christ and eternal life.  Remember that the faith section of the outline is the section that lets the prospect know how he receives Christ.  It is essential that we not be "fuzzy" in explaining saving faith.

	A.	Illustration:  KEY RING  (shows that the only way is through faith).

	B.	Reference:  Ephesians 2:8a - For it is by grace you have been saved through faith.

	C.	It is important to clarify what saving faith is not:
		1.	It is not mere mental acceptance of, nor intellectual agreement with facts.
			a.	Reference:  James 2:19 - You believe that there is one God.  Good!  Even the demons believe that - and shudder.  (shows inadequacy of belief without obedience).
		2.	It is not merely trusting just for physical needs.
			By comparison, it is easy to trust God for food, clothing, transportation, etc.  But we must likewise trust Christ for salvation.

II.	SAVING FAITH REQUIRES TRUSTING IN CHRIST ALONE

	We believe only Christ can save us from sin.  (We've already seen man can't save himself, so we must quit trusting self to work out a solution to sin).  This faith requires...knowledge, assent, trust, obedience.  It is transferring our trust from all other persons and things to God.

	A.	Illustration:  TIGHTROPE  (shows the need for trusting in Christ alone).

	B.	Reference:  John 14:6 - Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through Me."  (shows the exclusive claim of Jesus).

	We must point out that faith includes acting on what we say we trust in. Consequently, faith requires doing something, it cannot be separated from obedience.

III.	SAVING FAITH REQUIRES OBEDIENCE

	We cannot separate faith and obedience.  Throughout the Bible they are joined hand in hand.  Faith that does not act in obedience does not count with God. Unless saving faith results in obedience, it isn't saving faith!

	A.	Reference:  Luke 6:46 - Why do you call Me, "Lord, Lord", and do not do what I say?  (shows again that saving faith results in obedience).

IV.	SAVING FAITH REQUIRES REPENTANCE

	A.	Question:  "What do you think repentance means?"

		Clarify its meaning.
			1.	Confess.
			2.	Be sorry for.
			3.	Ask forgiveness.
				These answers are not striking at the heart of the meaning.  Rather we need to see repentance in terms of...
			4.	It literally means, "A change of mind".  But the richness of the meaning goes deeper than that.  The New Testament use always speaks of a change of purpose and specifically a turning from sin.  Properly understood, it is a change in conduct, a turning from sin.

	B.	Reference:  Acts 17:30b - He commands all people everywhere to repent.  (shows an indispensable component of saving faith).

	C.	Illustration:  (phrase) "Repentance is that conscious change of mind regarding God, on one hand, and sin, on the other."

V.	SAVING FAITH REQUIRES CONFESSION

	A.	Reference:  Romans 10:9 - That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

		Many will ask, "What do you mean by 'CONFESS'?"  Be ready to explain. It means to openly declare our faith in Christ, that we're not ashamed of Christ.  How do we confess Christ?  By our actions and attitudes ‑ but most of all by our words (Romans 10:9 "that if you confess with your mouth...").

LESSON 9
	COMMITMENT: EXCUSES AND OBJECTIONS

I.	THE PURPOSE OF THE COMMITMENT SECTION

	A.	To boldly and persuasively present the prospects with the opportunity to accept Christ into their heart as Lord and Savior.

	B.	To insure that the prospects fully understand what they are committing themselves to.

	C.	To answer any excuses or objections which may be keeping the prospects from making a decision.

II.	THE QUALIFYING QUESTION:  "Does this make sense to you?"
	A.	Prospect answers, "YES!":
			You reminded them of the invitation of Jesus:
				Reference:  Rev. 3:20a - Here I am!  I stand at the door and knock.  If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in.
			Then go directly to THE COMMITMENT QUESTION.
	B.	Prospect answers, "NO":
			Ask, "What exactly isn't clear?"  Clarify the area of concern, then say, "Now does this make sense to you?"
	C.	Prospect answers, "YES, BUT . . .":
			Excuses may begin at this point.

III.	THE COMMITMENT QUESTION:  "Do you want to receive Jesus Christ into your heart right now?"

	If fear is going to enter the presentation, it will at this point.  Remember the prospects have an absolute right to accept or reject the good news about Christ. Also, we have the responsibility to present the claims of Christ and help the prospects face this eternally significant decision.  We must remember that the prospects are accepting or rejecting Christ, not us.  (II Timothy 1:7;  Matthew 28:18‑20;  Acts 1:8).

	A.	Prospect answers, "YES!":
			Then go directly to the CLARIFICATION OF COMMITMENT.
	B.	Prospect answers, "NO":
			Tactfully inquire, "Is there any particular reason why you wouldn't want to?"  If their answer is a definite "NO", with little or no explanation, wind up your call with a positive attitude and warm smile.  Thank them for allowing you to share with them, leave some literature, and head for your next call or back to the church.
	C.	Prospect answers with some form of excuse or objection:
			Answer as clearly as you can (see section on excuses and objections). Then say, "Now, would you like to receive Jesus into your heart?"

IV.	EXCUSES AND OBJECTIONS

	A.	Here are eight basic principles to help you handle excuses and objections.  Keep this sentence in your mind, "If I answered that to your satisfaction would you really be interested in receiving Jesus Christ into your heart?"  This sifts out their intent.
		1.	They may surface periodically.
		2.	Be ready for them at any point in the outline but try and defer them until after you've shared the gospel.
		3.	Be calm and relaxed.  A smile helps too.
		4.	Handle them as quickly as possible.
		5.	Remember in most cases, they are smoke‑screens put into the prospects' hearts by Satan.  We are in a spiritual battle and the Holy Spirit will aid us.
		6.	Never argue!  More flies are caught with honey than vinegar.
		7.	Preface your answer by saying, "Well that's interesting", or "I'm glad you asked that", or "That's a good point you've raised".
		8.	Remember, it's our job to present the gospel in a persuasive manner, and the Holy Spirit's role to bring conviction.

	B.	THE MOST COMMONLY USED EXCUSES AND OBJECTIONS ALONG WITH SOME RESPONSES.

		1.  	"I want to think it over."
			a.	How long have you thought about this decision?  Is there really anything left to think about?
			b.	What questions can we help you with?
			c.	We do not have the assurance another opportunity will come (James 4:14).
			d.	You might want to pray and ask God to defeat Satan and the confusion/reluctance.

		2.  	"I'm just not ready yet."
			a.	What are you waiting for?
			b.	How will you know when you are ready?
			c.	The Bible says you're ready  (II Corinthians 6:2).

		3.  	"I am waiting for someone else."
			a.	How long have you waited already?
			b.	Will more waiting do any good?
			c.	Have you ever stopped to think they may be waiting for you?  Your decision might lead them to do the same.
			d.	Each of us gives an account of his own life to God.  Not his wife's, child's, etc.  Salvation is between you and God.

		4.  	"I'm waiting for that special feeling."
			a.	What do you mean "special feeling?"  What will that be like?
			b.	Nowhere does the Bible speak of receiving a "special feeling".
			c.	God has already spoken to you through His Word and His witness.
			d.	II Corinthians 6:2 says, "Behold, now is the acceptable time; now is the day of salvation."

		5.  	"I'm not good enough."
			a.	You're right!  No person living is good enough.  As a matter of fact, hell is going to be full of lots of nice people and heaven with a lot of rotten sinners, who have turned to God.
			b.	That's why Christ died for us.  We aren't good enough to save ourselves.
			c.	We go to the hospital to get well.  We don't get well and then go there.
			d.	Jesus said, "The well have no need of a physician, but only the sick." (Luke 5:31).

		6.  	"I'm not sure I would stay with it."
			a.	In and of yourself, you would backslide, but Jesus not only saves, He keeps!
			b.	Paul once said, "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me."

		7.  	"I don't know enough about the church, Bible, etc."
			a.	You may not, but in order to become a Christian, what you need to know is...
			b.	Even our pastors don't know enough.  That's why they study on a regular basis.
			c.	Why do we enroll children in school, because they know enough?  No.
			d.	I don't understand electricity, but I use it, accept it, and benefit from it.  If we waited until we knew enough, no one would become a Christian.

		8.  	"I can be as good outside the church as I can in it."
			a.	Moral goodness isn't the goal.  The goal is a right relationship with God.
			b.	Can one be as good a soldier outside the army as in it?
			c.	Can a pupil be as good a pupil outside the school as in it?
			d.	You accept Christ, then God will add you to His church.

		9.  	"There are too many hypocrites in the church."
			a.	Perhaps spiritually ill people, but can you think of a better place for sick people to be?
			b.	There are hypocrites in the barber shop, grocery store, service station, etc. We don't stop having our hair cut, or shopping, or servicing our cars.
			c.	Each of us shall give an account for himself  (Romans 14:12).
			d.	Well, that's true, but I would rather spend a few hours in the church with a few hypocrites than eternity in hell with millions of them.

		10.	"There are some things I can't give up."  (fear of breaking the past lifestyle)
			a.	Is there anything in your life so important as to separate you from fellowship with God for now and eternity?
			b.	Be a Christian first, then these things will take care of themselves.
			c.	What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?
			d.	God will not ask you to give up anything that's worth keeping.

		11.	"I don't believe the Bible is true."
			a.	The main message of the Bible is how we might have eternal life.  Now I realize you don't believe in the Bible, but what in your opinion, does the Bible say about getting eternal life?
			b.	We can accept or reject something on the basis of what we know.  May I share with you what I have come to know about the Bible and what it says and how we receive eternal life?

		12.	"Isn't the Bible full of errors?"
			a.	Can you name some in particular?  (90% can't)
			b.	Archaeological excavations have produced ample evidence to prove unequivocally that the Bible is not a pious forgery.  No historical statement in the Bible has been proven false on the basis of archaeology.

		13.	"Isn't Christianity a crutch?"
			a.	I don't need a crutch, I need a stretcher!  We all need God.

		14.	"What about the natives in Africa?  What will happen to them if they never hear?"
			a.	The issue is acting on what we do know, not what they might not know.
			b.	My concern right now is you, not them.
			c.	They will be judged by what they know  (Romans 2:12).

		15.	"If God is all-good and all-powerful, why do the innocent suffer?
			a.	We don't have the full answer.
			b.	Adam and Eve were given free choice - to choose good or evil.  So now evil broadly pervades the universe.
			c.	People often blame God when the greed of man is the cause.  When men build houses in earthquake regions, drive on unsafe roads, etc.
			d.	Suffering often draws us to God when prosperity wouldn't.

		16.	"Why doesn't God step in and get rid of evil?  Why doesn't he stomp out war?"
			a.	If God executed judgment uniformly, not one of us would survive.  Suppose God were to decree, "At midnight tonight, all evil will be stomped out of the universe."  Which of us would still be here at 1:00 AM?

		17.	"How can a miracle be possible?  
			a.	If God is truly God, He can do anything.

		18.	"How do I know God exists?"
			a.	Design: The complexity of the universe reveals the Creator.
			b.	How do you know love exists?  How do you know the wind exists?  You can't see it but you can see what it does to leaves on the trees as it blows.  You can see how God moves people's lives as He changes them.

		19.	"Isn't it possible to explain the Christian experience in purely psychological terms?"
			a.	If Christ is not the key, then anything else should work as well: worshipping a tree, a rock, a tuna fish, etc.  What a difference with the Living God!
			b.	Many ancient civilizations have come and gone, but no nation has ever been destroyed and restored three times other than Israel.  The Edomites, the Canaanites, the Hittites, etc. have come and gone, but God's special people, the Jews, remain as a people even today.  God has kept His word.
			c.	Jesus rose from the dead - no one else has.

		20.	What about all the different religions?  How do you know you are right?
			a.	Almost all religions regard Jesus as a good teacher or prophet, but what does He say about Himself? (John 14:6)  He is either liar, lunatic, or Lord.

	LESSON 10
	COMMITMENT: CLARIFICATION, PRAYER, AND ASSURANCE

Remember the setting:  You may have just asked THE QUALIFYING QUESTION: "Does this make sense to you?"  The prospect said, "Yes!"

You then reminded them of the invitation of Jesus, Here I am!  I stand at the door and knock.  If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in." (Rev 3:20a)

Next came THE COMMITMENT QUESTION:  "Do you want to receive Jesus Christ into your heart right now?"

And now your intent is to solidify that commitment.

I.	THE CLARIFICATION OF COMMITMENT

	A.	Once the prospects have decided they want to accept Christ, we want to make sure they understand what they are committing themselves to. So we restate each key point of what it means to accept Him.
		1.	To receive the gift of eternal life means to receive Jesus as Savior and Lord.
			a.	It requires a willingness to do whatever He asks.
				(1)	Do as He says.  Luke 6:46
				(2)	Take up the cross.  Luke 9:23‑25
				(3)	Not worry about our daily needs.  Luke 12:22‑26
				(4)	Seek His kingdom above all things.  Luke 12:27‑31
				(5)	Have our treasure in heavenly things and not on earthly things.  Luke 12:32‑34
				(6)	Love Christ more than all others.  Luke 14:25‑34
				(7)	Be servants.  Luke 22:24‑30
				The above are for your reference and not used in the presentation.
			b.	"Are you willing to trust in Christ alone for your salvation?"
			c.	"Are you willing to obey Christ?"
			d.	"Are you willing to repent?"
			e.	"Are you willing to confess Christ?"

	B.	Possible answers and responses
		1.	Prospect's answer ‑ if there is any hesitation or negative response, then we must spend time clarifying that point.
			Our response:
			a.	First, define again what you mean. 
				(whether it's trust, obedience, repentance, or confession)
			b.	Share some key Scriptures.
			c.	You might find it helpful to share some personal illustrations or testimony which will help the prospect understand the importance of receiving Christ.
		2.	Prospect's answer ‑ "YES" on each item
			Our response:
			a.	Go directly to the PRAYER OF COMMITMENT.

II.	THE PRAYER OF COMMITMENT

	A.	You pray for them, then you lead them in a prayer of commitment.
		1.	"If this is really what you want to do, we can go to God together in prayer right now and I can tell God what you have told me.  I'll pray first and then you can repeat a simple prayer after me and ask Christ into your life.  Is that all right with you?"
			"YES!"
		2.	"Dear God, thank you for the opportunity we have had to visit this evening and share about Christ.  Thank you for what Christ has done in our lives and for _______ 's desire to accept Jesus into his heart and to live for him."
		3.	"______ why don't you repeat this prayer after me.  Dear God...I know that I'm a sinner...  I'm trusting in Christ alone for my salvation...  Help me to obey, repent, and confess...  Lord Jesus come into my heart right now... and cleanse me from my sins... in Jesus' name, Amen."

	B.	Discuss baptism and set date (after they pray).
		1.	"You know______, in the Bible, once people made the decision you just made, they always followed the Lord in baptism."
		2.	Baptism is the outward expression of an inward reality.
		3.	Baptism shows our forgiveness.  "And Peter said to them, 'Repent, and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit"  Acts 2:38
		4.	Baptism shows our identification in Christ's death, burial, and resurrection  (Romans 6:3‑4).
		5.	Baptism shows our cleansing.  "And now why do you delay?  Arise, and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on His name."  Acts 22:16
		6.	Baptism shows our salvation.  "And corresponding to that, baptism now saves you - not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience - through the resurrection of Jesus Christ"  I Peter 3:21
		7.	If the person has been sprinkled, refer to the teaching on sprinkling.
		8.	"If you would like, we could go back to the church right now and you can be baptized" (wait for their response).
		9.	PLEASE STRESS THIS:  Baptism is not for salvation, but as a sign or confirmation of your new found faith!

III. THE ASSURANCE OF SALVATION

	A.	After the prayer we want to share some of the wonderful promises of assurance God has given us in His word.
		1.	Reference:  I John 5:13 - I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.
		2.	Reference:  II Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new  creation; the old has gone, the new has come!
		3.	"______, who are you trusting in right now for your salvation?"
		4.	"If you were to die tonight, where would you wake up?"
		5.	"Praise God and welcome to His family!"
		6.	Remember to tell them about THE NEW BELIEVER'S CLASS.  This is a must for them.
		7.	Set an appointment to go back next week for further follow‑up work.  Ask your trainer for the steps involved in the complete follow‑up.

	PEOPLE SPRINKLED AS AN INFANT

Some people you present the gospel to have never been immersed.  Some "resent" being told they need to be immersed into Christ.  Remember, don't argue, just quietly explain what the Biblical position is.

Some may say: "You're entitled to your opinion and I'm entitled to mine."

The point is that one opinion is as good as another.  But in dealing with the Lord's commands, there is no room for opinion.  What counts is not my opinion, your opinion or anyone else's opinion.  What matters is:  WHAT DOES THE WORD OF GOD SAY?

There are four prerequisites to baptism in the New Testament:

1  -  MUST HEAR THE GOSPEL
"And Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his household, and many of the Corinthians when they heard were believing and being baptized." Acts 18:8.   We have no record of anyone ever being baptized that didn't first hear the gospel.  Since a baby can't hear (perceive) the gospel, a baby is not Biblically a proper candidate.

2  -  BELIEVE IN JESUS
"He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned." Mark 16:16.  The term "believer's baptism" means that in the New Testament, only people old enough to have faith were fit subjects for baptism.  Since a baby cannot believe, he is ineligible to be baptized.

3  -  REPENT OF SIN
"And Peter said to them , 'Repent, and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.'"  Acts 2:38.  Repentance means a change of heart and direction.  Since a baby cannot repent of sins, a baby does not qualify as a proper candidate for baptism.

4  -  CONFESS CHRIST
"And Philip said, 'If you believe with all your heart, you may.'  And he answered and said, 'I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God."  Acts 8:37.  An open confession with the mouth that Jesus was the Christ, the son of God, always preceded baptism.  A baby cannot confess.

If an infant or baby can't hear, believe, repent or confess Christ, Biblically, a baby is not qualified to be baptized.  Besides, the Greek word for baptize is baptizo and that word means to dip, plunge, or immerse under.  We have no record in the New Testament of anyone being "sprinkled" or "poured."  They were all immersed.  Also, there is not one example of a baby being "baptized" in the New Testament.

"And John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there; and they were coming and were being baptized."  John 3:23  No need to baptize in that particular place if sprinkling were authorized.

	WHY BAPTISM?

WHY DO WE BAPTIZE?
Some say, "because Jesus told us to."  Good, but there's more to it than just obedience.  Others take it to such a legalistic extreme, requiring baptism in just a certain manner or with certain words.  Some even miss the heart of God and attribute eternal damnation to all unbaptized believers.  Below are listed some of the benefits of baptism:

Baptism marks a clear moment in time when a person decides to follow Jesus - many talk of how there was a time they prayed a prayer or made a decision, but it wasn't until their baptism that they really "counted the cost".  It is a marker when the tempter comes around and says "you aren't really a Christian", and you can look back to that time when you stood up and made a public decision for Christ.

Baptism is a DEATH - at baptism you are immersed into Christ's death, you bury an old life (Romans 6:3-4).  How would you like to try living life with a corpse tied to you?  We need to get rid of that old man and baptism is God's method of burial.

Baptism is being RAISED TO NEW LIFE - As you rise from the water, you identify with His resurrection (Romans 6:3-4).

The Gift of the HOLY SPIRIT is promised to you at baptism (Acts 2:38).

WHO SHOULD BE RE-BAPTIZED?
Many people rededicating their lives want to be re-baptized.  We need to discern if this is really necessary.  

Basically, if they were originally baptized just to please friends, family, or church only,  they should commit their lives to Jesus publicly in baptism again.

On the other hand, if they were doing this to follow Jesus, but didn't understand all the details, or even the full commitment, that's alright.  One doesn't have to know everything about the Christian walk to be baptized.  Two people may not know exactly what they are getting themselves into when they get married, yet their marriage is still valid.  Also, some are baptized out of the love of God, others out of guilt or the fear of God.  Again, they may not have had full understanding of the character of God, but their decision was a valid one. 

DID YOU KNOW?
There is not one case of someone waiting more than 24 hours to be baptized in the New Testament.  Believing and baptism are tied together (Mark 16:16).

The Bible never refers to baptism as symbolic.  (Although the ark and flood are mentioned as symbolic of baptism, baptism is not symbolic of the ark - I Peter 3:21).

The first thing the disciples of Jesus were allowed to do was baptize.  They weren't allowed to teach, to go out and evangelize, or to preach, but they were allowed to baptize.  Any Christian is qualified to baptize a convert - you don't have to be a pastor.

	TRACT EVANGELISM

Tracts can be extremely useful in evangelism.  Countless have been stirred to Christ through the Holy Spirit using a tract.  Giving someone a tract can be a good way to check their interest in God, and be a good excuse to begin a deeper conversation.  Tracts can also work as little time bombs, ready to explode with the gospel at some later time.  They can also go places where you can't.

Here's some hints on tract evangelism:

Be sensitive to the Holy Spirits' leading.  If you feel the nudge to give one to someone, obey.

The corollary is also applicable: if you hear a voice screaming inside saying "Whatever you do, don't give it to that person over there...", be bold and ignore the enemy.

Look for people who have time to read it: on busses, waiting in line, leisurely strolling around.

Be creative.  Look for different, unexpected ways to use tracts.  Many have handed out tracts even from a car window or at an intersection.  One more outlandish story is of the pick-pocket who got saved and started "reverse pick-pocketing": leaving tracts in people's pockets unaware (not recommended but very creative)!

You can start your own "can ministry" - bathrooms are great places to leave them.

College-aged, high school, junior high, and even younger kids eat up comic-type tracts.  Give them out at school bus stops, walking down the street, or when they're just hanging around.

Tracts are great to leave at the gas station, at the fast food drive thru, the bank, etc.

Leave them on the table with your tip at a restaurant (don't stiff the waitress though!)  Include a personal note on the back thanking them for the good service and inviting them to a place where people really love God.

At the shopping mall: whenever you make a purchase.  Often you see bored people in retail when things are slow.  You can also hand them out discretely to people in the mall, but be careful because most malls have rules against this.  But if your doing it as you go about your business, you will rarely encounter resistance.  And if you do, the worst they do is ask you to stop and you get an opportunity to share with the security guards!

Whenever you stop and help somebody on the highway.  Even if they are afraid to get out of the car, you can slip one through the window.

The personal touch is usually much more effective.  If you give a tract to a person by hand, they are usually more apt to read it than if they just pick one up that's laying around.

You can use special tracts for special occasions.  Here's some neat experiences we've had in the past:
	"How To Get Rich" was left on an information table at a financial seminar.
	"Titanic" was left around on a cruise ship.
	"Love Story", with a bright red heart on it, was given to ladies on the street with us saying "Happy Valentines"
	"Bridge To Life" was given out to a long line of cars waiting on a drawbridge.
	"Holy Joe" (soldier tract) was given out outside a movie theater showing a war movie.

When you are with people who will be in the same place for awhile (ferry ride, train, plane, etc.), pass some tracts out.  Twenty minutes later come by and ask the people what they thought of it.  If you see a person you have given a tract to in the past, ask them how the liked it.  Likewise, if you give a tract and someone says, "I've already read that before," ask them what they think about it.

HOW TO GIVE OUT TRACTS:

With the boldness of Jesus!  "I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God..."

With prayer: pray that the Lord would get them to the hungry.

With a big cheesy smile!  Let the love of Jesus come out!

With joy and laughter - it is fun to brag on Jesus!

The following phrases work well as you hand a tract to someone:
	"Here's some good news about Jesus for you."
	"Here's something for your break."
	"Here's a radical comic!"
	"Here's some free entertainment for you if you get bored."
	"I don't know where you are at with the Lord, but here's something to help you to get to know Him."
	"Did you get one of these yet?"
	"Here you go!"

If you have just a tinge of "relationship", it helps things flow a lot better.  Just asking people for directions, or what time it is establishes the smallest of relationships, but this may mean the difference between them receiving a tract or rejecting one.  Our Lord asked the woman at the well for a drink of water before He got into the spiritual issues.  
Likewise, any time you buy something, you have a slight relationship with the merchant.  There has been an exchange of money and people are more apt to take a tract after they've just taken your money!

Speaking of merchants, try to sympathize with them saying, "Boy, this looks like a tough job", or tease them, "I'm glad I don't have to work on Friday nights".  Humor goes a long way in people opening up to what you have to say.

	TRACT SOURCES

Chick Publications
P.O. Box 662
Chino, CA  91708-0662
(714) 987-0771
www.chick.com

Chick tracts are old favorites.  There are quite a number of good ones.  Their slogan "Chick tracts get read" is truthful.  They do captivate the reader and present the full gospel, including a healthy dose of repentance.  A strong message, they don't leave out the issues of eternity and hell. 12 cents a piece unless bought in quantities of 10,000, then about 6 cents.  Many languages available.  However, some of their tracts are off-based.

Billy Graham Evangelist Assn
Box 779
Minneapolis, MN  55440

Very good, pleasant tracts that communicate the basics well.

Good News Underground
P.O. Box 1274
McMinnville, OR  97128
(503) 472-2798

They have four interesting tracts.  Most the graphics are 70's Jesus People style.  They don't charge anything, but please send in at least 5 cents for each one for their sake if you order a large quantity.  Their GNU Growthbook for Fledgling Disciples Vol. I and Spiritual Warfare Vol. II booklets are excellent ($.50).  Just don't try to take the whole thing in at one setting, you'll be overwhelmed.

Last Days Ministries
Lindale, TX

Good materials for young Christians and Pro-Life literature.

Cornerstone/JPUSA
5707 N. Malden
Chicago, IL

Interesting "alternative/avant-garde" materials.  Good cult research and outreach to rockers/metal/punkers and also intellectuals.

Jews For Jesus
60 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA  94102
(415)864-2600

Here's Life Publishers, Inc.
(Campus Crusade for Christ)
P.O. Box 1576
San Bernardino, CA  92402

Fellowship Tract League
P.O. Box 164
Lebanon, OH  45036

Free Tract Society
P.O. Box 42544
Los Angeles, CA  90050

Faith, Prayer & Tract League
Grand Rapids, MI  49504

American Tract Society
Box 462008
Garland, TX  75046-2008

Humorous, readable tracts that tackle simple concepts that Americans are largely ignorant of.

Harvest Teaching Booklets
6115 Arlington Ave.
Riverside, CA  92504

Their "Ben Born Again's New Believer's Growth Book" is an excellent resource for brand new believers.

Ray Comfort
Living Waters
P.O. Box 1171
Bellflower, CA  90706
1(800)437-1893
www.RayComfort.com

Great innovative and current tracts; audio and video teachings on evangelism “Hells Best Kept Secret” is a must listen for anyone desiring to see others come to Christ.

	SCRIPTURE REFERENCES

HEAVEN
Ephesians 2:8‑9
Romans 3:4,5

MAN
Romans 3:23
Proverbs 14:12
Ephesians 2:3
Isaiah 59:2
James 2:10
Matthew 5:48
Romans 3:10

GOD
Romans 1:18
I Timothy 2:3b‑4
Exodus 34:7
II Peter 3:9
Exodus 10:31
Psalms 98:9
I John 4:8

CHRIST
John 14:9b
Isaiah 53:6
John 1:1,14
I Peter 2:24
Hebrews 9:22b
John 3:16
Romans 5:8
Isaiah 9:6
Colossians 1:19, 2:9

FAITH
John 3:36
James 2:19
Hebrews 11:6
I John 5:5
John 6:47
John 1:11‑13
Acts 16:31

REPENTANCE OF SIN
Acts 17:30‑31
Luke 13:3
Acts 2:38
Acts 3:19

CONFESSING THE NAME OF CHRIST
Romans 10:9,10
Matthew 10:32,33
I John 4:15

BAPTISM INTO CHRIST
Acts 2:38
Matthew 3:15
Mark 16:16
John 3:5
John 3:23
Acts 18:8
Acts 22:16
Romans 6:3‑6
Galatians 3:27
I Peter 3:21

THE IMPORTANCE OF MAKING A DECISION NOW
II Corinthians 6:2
James 4:13‑17
Hebrews 2:3
Revelation 2:3
Revelation 3:20

JUDGEMENT
II Corinthians 5:10
Romans 2:5,6,16
Hebrews 9:27
II Timothy 4:1
Revelation 20:11

REALITY OF HELL AS A PLACE OF PUNISHMENT
Revelation 20:14,15
Revelation 21:8
Matthew 26:46
II Thessalonians 1:8,9

ASSURANCE OF SALVATION
I John 5:13
John 6:47

WITNESSING
Matthew 9:37‑38
Matthew 28:18‑20
Romans 1:16,17
Isaiah 55:11
Jeremiah 1:6‑9
John 4:35‑38
II Corinthians 2:14‑16
I Corinthians 1:18
Ephesians 6:18‑20
II Timothy 4:1‑2
I Thessalonians 2:3‑4
I Thessalonians 2:7‑8
I Timothy 2:1,2

	DEITY SCRIPTURES

DEITY OF CHRIST

For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest upon His shoulders; And His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.  (Isaiah 9:6)

"You are my witnesses," declare the LORD, "And My servant whom I have chosen, In order that you may know and believe Me, And understand that I am He.  Before Me there was no God formed, and there will be none after Me.  I even I am the LORD; and there is no savior besides Me."  (Isaiah 43:10)

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God... And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.  (John 1:1,14)

Then Moses said to God, "Behold, I am going to the sons of Israel, and I shall say to them, 'The God of your fathers has sent me to you.'  Now they may say to me, 'What is His name?'  What shall I say to them?"  And God said to Moses, "I AM WHO I AM"; and He said, "Thus you shall say to the sons of Israel, 'I AM has sent me to you.'"  (Exodus 3:13,14)

And He was saying to them, "You are from below, I am from above; you are of this world, I am not of this world.  I said therefore to you, that you shall die in your sins; for unless you believe that I AM, you shall die in your sins."  (John 8:23,24)

Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was born, I AM."  Therefore they picked up stones to throw at Him; but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple.  (John 8:58,59)

The Jews answered Him, "For a good work we do not stone You, but for blasphemy; and because You, being a man, make Yourself out (to be) God."  (John 10:33)

For this cause therefore the Jews were seeking all the more to kill Him, because He not only was breaking the Sabbath, but also was calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God.  (John 5:18)

"I am the LORD, that is My name; I will not give My glory to another"  (Isaiah 42:8a)

When therefore he had gone out, Jesus said, "Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in Him; if God is glorified in Him, God will also Him in Himself, and will glorify Him immediately."  (John 13:31,32)

Thomas answered and said to Him, "My Lord and my God!"  (John 20:28)

Looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus.  (Titus 2:13)

Simon Peter, a bond servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received a faith of the same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ.  (II Peter 1:1)

"Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel," which translated means, "God with us."  (Matthew 1:23)

But of the Son (He says), "Thy throne O God, is forever and ever."  (Hebrews 1:8)

Who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped.   (Philippians 2:6)

For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form.  (Colossians 2:9)

Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.  (Acts 20:28)

And a certain ruler questioned Him saying , "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"  And Jesus said to him, "Why do you call Me good?  No one is good except God alone."  (Luke 18:18,19)

Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them is traced the human ancestry of Christ, who is God over all, forever praised!  Amen.  (Romans 9:5, NIV)

TRI-UNITY OF GOD

Thus says the LORD, the King of Israel and His Redeemer, the LORD of hosts:  "I am the first and last and there is no God besides Me."  (Isaiah 44:6)

For there is one God, one mediator also between God and men, (the) man Christ Jesus.  (I Timothy 2:5)

And the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep; and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters... Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness."  Genesis 1:2,26)

In these last days has spoken to us in (His) Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world.  (Hebrews 1:2)

Then the LORD God said, "Behold the man has become like one of Us, knowing good and evil."  (Genesis 3:22)

And the LORD said, "Behold, they are one people, and they all have the same language.  And this is what they began to do, and now nothing which they purpose to do will be impossible for them.  Come, let Us go down and there confuse their language, that they may not understand one another's speech."  (Genesis 11:6,7)

THE HOLY SPIRIT

How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?  (Hebrews 9:14)

Where can I go from Thy Spirit?  Or where can I flee from Thy presence?  If I ascend to heaven, Thou art there;  If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, Thou art there.  If I take the wings of the dawn, if I dwell in the remotest part of the sea, even there Thy hand will lead me, and Thy right hand will lay hold of me.  (Psalms 139:7 ‑ 10)

And the angel answered and said to her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for that reason the holy offspring shall be called the Son of God.  (Luke 1:35)

For to us God revealed (them) through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God.  (I Corinthians 2:10, 11)

I have many more things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.  But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. (John 16:12, 13)

	CALLING INFORMATION AND RESULT FORM

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TRAINEE:	                             			HOME PHONE:	                         
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													CHURCH:		                         

TRAINEE:	                             			HOME PHONE:	                         
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PERSONAL BACKGROUND:
SAVED?:				       
BAPTIZED?:			       
MARRIED?:			       
# OF CHILDREN:	         	AGES:	                                    
CHURCH BACKGROUND:	                                                 
HOW LONG AT OUR CHURCH?:		         months            
MISCELLANEOUS:	                                                                                 

RESULTS:
CONTACT MADE:	       		IF NO, EXPLAIN:	                                                  
ACTION?:			                    
COMMITMENT?:	                    

FOLLOW-UP:
BAPTISM?:						                    
NEW BELIEVERS CLASS?:	                    
DISCIPLESHIP LEADER?:	                             
FLOCK LEADER:				                             
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