TELL PEOPLE ABOUT JESUS
INTRODUCTION
The main purpose of a Visitation T.E.A.M. is to tell people about Jesus.
One of the most difficult tasks of a T.E.A.M. is to get an opportunity to tell someone about Jesus. Here are some suggested questions:
- Have you come to a place in your life that you know for certain you have eternal life and that you will go to heaven when you die? (CWT)
- Suppose you were standing before God right now and He asked you, “Why should I let you into my heaven?” What do you think you would say? (CWT)
- In your personal opinion, what do you understand it takes for a person to go to heaven? (FAITH)
GOSPEL PRESENTATION
There are several effective ways of telling people about Jesus. Here are a few:
- Personal Testimony - A good personal testimony should be given in not more than three minutes, be void of “church” language, create interest and include the following elements:
- My life before Jesus
- How I realized I needed Jesus
- How I received Jesus
- How Jesus makes my life different
- Roman Road
- Romans 3:23
- Romans 6:23
- Romans 5:8
- Romans 10:9,10
- Romans 10:13
- Gospel Tract
- Continuing Witness Training (CWT)
- God’s Purpose
- We receive eternal life as a free gift (Romans 6:23)
- We can live a full and meaningful life right now (John 10:10)
- We will spend eternity with Jesus in heaven (John 14:3)
- Our Need
- We are all sinners by nature and by choice (Romans 3:23)
- We cannot save ourselves (Ephesians 2:9)
- We deserve death and hell (Romans 6:23)
- God’s Provision
- Jesus is God and became man (John 1:1,14)
- Jesus died for us on the cross (I Peter 3:18)
- Jesus was resurrected from the dead (Romans 4:25)
- Our Response
- We must repent of our sin (Acts 3:19)
- We must place our faith in Jesus (Ephesians 2:8)
- We must surrender to Jesus as Lord (Romans 10:9,10)
- F.A.I.T.H.
- F is for Forgiveness
We cannot have eternal life and heaven without God’s forgiveness (Ephesians 1:7a)
- A is for Available
Forgiveness is available for all (John 3:16)
Forgiveness is not automatic (Matthew 7:21a)
- I is for Impossible
It is impossible for God to allow sin into heaven
God is love (John 3:16)
God is just (James 2:13a)
Man is sinful (Romans 3:23)
- T is for Turn
Turn from something - sin and self (Luke 13:3b)
Turn to Someone - trust Christ only (Romans 10:9)
- H is for Heaven
We have eternal life here (John 10:10b)
We have eternal life hereafter (John 14:3)
- T.E.A.M. outline
- Realize You Are A Sinner (Romans 3:23)
- Recognize God’s Son (John 3:16)
- Repent Of Your Sin (Luke 13:3)
- Receive Jesus As Your Saviour (John 1:12)
CONCLUSION
After presenting the gospel it is important to call for a commitment. Here are some suggested questions:
- Does what we have been saying make sense to you? (CWT)
- Is there any good reason why you would not be willing to receive God’s gift of eternal life? (CWT revised)
- Understanding what we have shared, would you like to receive this forgiveness by trusting in Christ as your personal Saviour and Lord?
- Are you willing to turn from your sin and place your faith in Jesus right now? (Eternal Life Tract)
If a person is ready and willing to receive eternal life, here is a suggested prayer:
A prayer to receive eternal life:
“Dear Lord Jesus, (repeat)
I know I am a sinner, (repeat)
I know You are God’s Son, (repeat)
I believe You died and rose again, (repeat)
I turn from sin, (repeat)
I ask You to come into my life, (repeat)
Please forgive me of my sin, (repeat)
And be my Saviour.” (repeat)
A prayer of thanksgiving:
“Thank you, Lord Jesus, (repeat)
For saving my soul, (repeat)
Help me every day, (repeat)
To live for you.” (repeat)
Telling people about Jesus is the first purpose of T.E.A.M. visitation.
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