Reading: Receiving and Sharing the Gospel of Salvation (Video Slides)
Receiving and Sharing the Gospel of Salvation
By David Feddes
What is the gospel?
My sin: I am sinful. God's holy law condemns my crimes and requires punishment in hell. Without Jesus I am spiritually and eternally dead, serving Satan, unable to save myself. Christ's cross: God in love put my sins on His sinless Son, the God‐man.
By suffering and dying on the cross, Jesus took my punishment, cancelled all charges against me, and disarmed Satan.God raised Jesus bodily, showing Jesus to be divine ruler of all.
New life: The Holy Spirit causes me to be born again as a child of God through faith. When I believe in Jesus, God credits Jesus' perfect goodness to me. The Spirit lives in me and connects me with Christ and his eternal life. Trusting Jesus,I leave the old behind and join the new humanity in Jesus.
How do I become a Christian? ABC
A Admit that you are sinful and totally unable to save yourself.
B Believe the gospel facts, and apply those facts to yourself. Trust Jesus to save you, personally. Make God your greatest treasure and pleasure.
C Commit your life publicly to Jesus as your owner and ruler. Be baptized, if you are not already baptized. Become a daily disciple by listening to God in Scripture, talking to him in prayer, and seeking to live for the Lord in all you do. Join a Bible‐believing, Christ‐honoring church.
How do I tell others about Jesus and salvation? Gospel truth: Be ready to answer, "What is the gospel?” and "How do I
become a Christian?” Personal testimony: Be able to tell the story of your own faith journey
briefly and clearly. Tell key events or discoveries that brought you to Christ. Present a few major reasons why faith in Jesus matters.
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