Ten Essential Convictions

From Matthew

1. Judgement Day is coming. (Matthew 25:31-46)

2. Hell is real. (Matthew 25:41, 46)

3. Evangelism is commanded. (Matthew 28:18-20)

4. Fear God, not man. (Matthew 10:26-33)

5. Jesus saves sinners. (Matthew 1:1-21; 9:9-13)

From Romans

6. Faith comes from hearing. (Romans 10:17)

7. The gospel is powerful to save. (Romans 1:16)

From Acts

8. The gospel will be opposed. (Acts 13:44-52)

9. The gospel will be believed. (Acts 13:44-52)

10. God’s salvation plan advances as we pray. (Acts 1:14; 4:23-31; 13:1-3; cf. Luke)

Ten Practical Suggestions

1. Use gospel bites. (See John Dickson’s The Best Kept Secret of Christian Mission)
2. Do One-to-One Bible reading with an unbeliever. (See David Helm’s One to One)
3. Practice hospitality. (Have people in your home; or a place they’d be comfortable)
4. Share the gospel at your church gatherings.
5. Ask lots of questions:
1. How as your weekend?
2. Are you a Christian?
3. What do you think of Jesus?
4. What do you believe?
5. Did you used to believe in God? What lead you to change your beliefs?
6. Why do you believe what you believe?
7. What is the ultimate authority for your beliefs? And why?
8. What? Why? How? When? Who?
6. Don’t speak too long at any one time.
7. Share the overall story of the Bible (Gen-Rev); this helps people make sense of Jesus.
8. Be honest.
9. Be yourself.
10. Share Scripture. (use a little Bible, your phone, or from Scripture memorization)