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29 Cards in this Set
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God is the loving ruler of the world. He made the world. He made us rulers of the world under him. But is that the way it is now?
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You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things and by your will they were created and have their being. Revelation 4:11
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We all reject the ruler—God—by trying to run life our own way without him. But we fail to rule ourselves or society or the world. What will God do about this rebellion?
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There is no-one righteous, not even one; there is no-one who understands, no-one who seeks God. All have turned away. Romans 3:10-12
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God won’t let us rebel forever. God’s punishment for rebellion is death and judgment. God’s justice sounds hard. But…
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Man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment. Hebrews 9:27
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Because of his love, God sent his son into the world: the man Jesus Christ. Jesus always lived under God’s rule. Yet by dying in our place he took our punishment and brought forgiveness. But that’s not all…
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Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. 1 Peter 3:18
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God raised Jesus to life again as the ruler of the world. Jesus has conquered death, now gives new life, and will return to judge. Well, where does that leave us?
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In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1:3
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The two ways to live: A. My way: Reject the ruler God, Try to run life our own way Result: Condemned by God, Facing death and judgment
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Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on him. John 3:36
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B. God’s new way: Submit to Jesus as our ruler, Rely on Jesus’ death and resurrection Result: Forgiven by God, Given eternal life
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Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on him. John 3:36
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Which of these represents the way you want to live?
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Ask them to think about it, don’t shut the door
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1. Definite No.
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Give them your card and offer to answer any questions
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1. Definite No.
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Offer to meet again
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1. Definite No.
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Don’t argue – leave the bridge intact
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1. Definite No.
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Invite them to study the Bible with you or ask if they’ve ever read the Bible
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1. Definite No.
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Ask them what they think about Jesus
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1. Definite No.
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Suggest they pray and submit to God
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2. Definite Yes.
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Assure them with Bible verses
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2. Definite Yes.
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Get them into reading the Bible
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2. Definite Yes.
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Suggest/invite them to a church
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2. Definite Yes.
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Arrange to meet with them and introduce them to the pastor
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2. Definite Yes.
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Get them into a Bible study
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2. Definite Yes.
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Ask what may be holding them back
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3. Yes, but not yet.
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Warn them that there are no guarantees they will live past the next minute
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3. Yes, but not yet.
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Follow up if you can (give them your card)
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3. Yes, but not yet.
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Offer them something (a booklet, info about the church, etc.)
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3. Yes, but not yet.
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Explain gently that they really don’t understand rebellion – there is no such thing as a “halfway rebel” – you’re either a rebel or a believer
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4. On the fence.
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God is truly angry
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4. On the fence.
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Point out that JESUS saves – always go back to their sinfulness and rebellion
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4. On the fence.
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Follow up with questions to confirm their beliefs: How did you become a Christian? Tell me your testimony. What do you think of Jesus?
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5. Already a Christian.
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Talk to them about their understanding of the gospel
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5. Already a Christian.
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