Post by pitbull on Dec 12, 2005 9:10:45 GMT -5
If you have trouble starting a conversation with a complete stranger, especially about the Gospel, try some H.E.L.P. for an “ice-breaker”:
H – Discuss the person’s home and property. Point out things that impress you or you are fascinated with.
E – Discuss employment. Ask where the person works and what he or she does there.
L – Discuss loved ones [family]. This is especially easy if there are pictures or children present.
P – Start into the plan of salvation.
I. CAST THE NET RIGHT – Getting on the Subject – Ask Him:
1.) “What is your church background?” – Then give your salvation testimony or tell how you got saved.
2.) “If you should die right now, are you sure you would go to heaven?”
3.) “Could I take a minute and show you from the Bible how you can know for sure?”
II. USE THE RIGHT BAIT – Now, Teach Him from the Bible:
1.) That all have sinned (Romans 3:23)
2.) That the penalty of sin is death and hell (Romans 6:23)
3.) That Jesus paid the penalty for his sin on the cross (Romans 5:8)
4.) That if he will believe and receive Christ, God will save him (Romans 10:13)
NOTE: If you don’t want to use the “Romans Road”, use John 3:16-18 or Isaiah 53:4-6.
III. DRAW THE NET RIGHT – Now Help Him to Receive Christ as Savior – Have Him:
1.) Bow his head in prayer – you pray and ask God to help him be willing to receive Christ.
2.) Ask him to now pray aloud and receive Christ – lead him in a phrase-by-phrase sinners’ prayer. Most people do not know how to pray to ask God to save them.
3.) Ask him to take your hand if he meant business.
4.) Now, you pray and thank the Lord that he has received Christ.
IV.KEEPING WHAT YOU CATCH – Now, Help Him Begin to Grow:
1.) Give him assurance of salvation (use Romans 10:13; I John 5:11-12)
2.) Lead him to tell others of his salvation and make it public in the local church (use Romans 10:11; Matthew 10:32).
H – Discuss the person’s home and property. Point out things that impress you or you are fascinated with.
E – Discuss employment. Ask where the person works and what he or she does there.
L – Discuss loved ones [family]. This is especially easy if there are pictures or children present.
P – Start into the plan of salvation.
I. CAST THE NET RIGHT – Getting on the Subject – Ask Him:
1.) “What is your church background?” – Then give your salvation testimony or tell how you got saved.
2.) “If you should die right now, are you sure you would go to heaven?”
3.) “Could I take a minute and show you from the Bible how you can know for sure?”
II. USE THE RIGHT BAIT – Now, Teach Him from the Bible:
1.) That all have sinned (Romans 3:23)
2.) That the penalty of sin is death and hell (Romans 6:23)
3.) That Jesus paid the penalty for his sin on the cross (Romans 5:8)
4.) That if he will believe and receive Christ, God will save him (Romans 10:13)
NOTE: If you don’t want to use the “Romans Road”, use John 3:16-18 or Isaiah 53:4-6.
III. DRAW THE NET RIGHT – Now Help Him to Receive Christ as Savior – Have Him:
1.) Bow his head in prayer – you pray and ask God to help him be willing to receive Christ.
2.) Ask him to now pray aloud and receive Christ – lead him in a phrase-by-phrase sinners’ prayer. Most people do not know how to pray to ask God to save them.
3.) Ask him to take your hand if he meant business.
4.) Now, you pray and thank the Lord that he has received Christ.
IV.KEEPING WHAT YOU CATCH – Now, Help Him Begin to Grow:
1.) Give him assurance of salvation (use Romans 10:13; I John 5:11-12)
2.) Lead him to tell others of his salvation and make it public in the local church (use Romans 10:11; Matthew 10:32).