Introduction

Every one of us knows how the Gospel changed our lives. The hard part is how do you share Jesus with others. Sometimes we feel almost paralyzed when it comes to sharing the Gospel.

That’s why you’re here today. We want every person at Newton to become confident to share the Gospel. This three-week workshop is designed to equip you with a simple plan to share the Gospel confidently.

When you have a plan, you won’t have to miss another opportunity to share Jesus.

Goals For Our Class

• Learn a simple plan to share Jesus
• Learn how to start conversations about spiritual things
• Learn what to do when someone gets saved

By the time we finish , you will have a simple plan to share Jesus

F - Forgiveness

Key Statement: We need forgiveness for our sins.

Romans 3:23 - For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Ephesians 1:7 - In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

• Emphasize the need for forgiveness, because we have all sinned against God

A - Available

Key Statement: Forgiveness is available to all.

John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

• God loves you and gave Jesus to die for your sins
• But that doesn’t mean everyone is automatically saved
• You must trust in Jesus Christ

I - Impossible

Key Statement: It is impossible for a sinful person to enter Heaven.

Hebrews 9:27 - And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

• Emphasize that the only time you have to make a decision for Christ is now before you die

T - Turn

Key Statement: We must turn to Jesus Christ because He is the only way to God.

Luke 13:3 - I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

John 14:6 - Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

• Emphasize the fact that this repentance is a new direction
• Emphasize that Jesus is the one and only way to God

H - Heaven

Key Statement: You can spend eternity with God in Heaven if you’ll trust Jesus Christ as your personal Savior.

John 14:3 - And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

Romans 10:9 - That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

• Emphasize the fact that Jesus is coming back and the person must make a decision about Jesus
• Invite the person to trust in Jesus for their salvation

What to do with the Outline?

The FAITH Outline serves as a map for the path you are going to lead the person down to walk them through the Gospel and end up at an invitation to believe in Jesus.

Memorize the Outline

• Use your hand to memorize each of the keywords
• The map is critical for when you are in the middle of sharing Jesus

Work on the Key Statements

• These statements guide you through the basic ideas of each point
• Practice saying the basic idea of each point as you memorize the outline

Learn the verses

Romans 10:17 - So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

• Start by being able to share what is said in each verse
• Work on memorizing the key verses as shown in the script

The F.A.I.T.H. Script

The following is a shortened version, the full text is available to download in the resources section

In your personal opinion, what do you understand it takes for a person to get to heaven and have eternal life? The Bible says it takes FAITH to get to heaven.

“F” - Forgiveness

The Bible says in Romans 3:23 that all have sinned and come short of the Glory of God. Sin is breaking God’s Law. Lying, stealing, and lusting are sins. I have sinned, you have sinned, everyone in the world has sinned against God. But Ephesians 1:7 says that we can be saved from sin because Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins.

“A” - Available

Forgiveness is available to everyone. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him, shall not perish but have everlasting life.” Even though God loves you, it doesn’t mean you have automatic forgiveness. Someone can be a good person, do good things, maybe even join a church … but if they have never turned to Jesus and trusted him as their Savior, they won’t get to heaven.

“I” - Impossible

It is impossible for a sinner to enter heaven because God is sinless and will not dwell with sin. The Bible says in Hebrews 9:27 that everyone will face God’s judgment, "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgement:”

You will make your own decision about trusting Jesus. When you take your last breath, you have determined where you will spend eternity. With Christ or separated from Christ. So, How can a sinful person enter Heaven where God allows no sin?

“T” - Turn

You must turn from your way to His way. Luke 13:3 tells us that unless a person repents, that person will perish. Every person must turn to Jesus, and him alone because Jesus said in John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one comes to the Father but by me.”

“H” - Heaven

Heaven is where you can live for eternity with God. In John 14:3 Jesus told His disciples, “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also”. So according to the Scriptures, Jesus is coming back.

The question is - Are you ready for Him?

Romans 10:9 tells us that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him for the dead you will be saved. Would you like to receive forgiveness by trusting in Jesus Christ as your personal Savior? I can’t save you - I’m just a man - The Holy Spirit convicts you - Jesus does the saving. If you are serious and have faith in Christ, then He will make you a different person.

Would you like to pray and ask Jesus to save you?

Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe that you died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life. I will trust you and follow You as my Lord and Savior. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen