GO TELL EVANGELISM

 XII.  THE FACTS PRESENTATION  

Simply give out the “Am I Going To Heaven?” tract and say, “Let me give you something good to read. I think you will find it interesting.”  

Almost always the person you give the tract too will make one of these comments:

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(“What is it”?)  

 "It tells you what the Bible says about going to Heaven."

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(“Not me, I wish”)  

"You are going to like what it says"

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(“I hope so”)  

"I am glad you said that because it will tell you how you can be sure of going to Heaven?"

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(“I’ll never make it”)  

"A lot of people think the same way as you do."

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(“no”)  

"Would you like to know how you can be sure of going to Heaven?

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(“yes”)

"Great,  How do you know that you are going to Heaven when you die?"

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Any response is your opportunity to present the gospel.  

Ask the two Exploratory Questions.  

First, asked the "Certainty Question" -

“If you died today, do you know for sure you are going to Heaven?”

Let the person answer the “Certainty Question” before you asked the “Why Question.”

Your response will be one of three answers:

(“I hope so”)

(“No”)

(“Yes”)

After they tell you their answer – Ask the “Why Question.”  Even if they say, “yes.” A “yes” answer doesn’t always mean that the person is saved. The person may “think” there going to Heaven because they are trying to live a good life.

Now asked the “Why Question” -

Let me ask you another question.  

If you were to standing before God and He asked you, ‘Why should I let you into Heaven?’  What would you say to Him?”

Let the person answer the “Why Question" before you share the gospel using the facts presentation. The answer to the “Certainty Question” will help you understand what the person is trusting in to get them to Heaven. The five principles of the facts presentation will contain the Biblical answer to their response.

Remember that there are two ways to answer the “Why Question” –

The wrong answer – What “I” have done = Salvation by works

The right answer – What “Christ” has done = Salvation by grace

If a wrong answer is given – let the person know you have some good news for them.  If you can relate to a wrong answer given to you, say something like:

“I do have some good news for you”

“I used to believe if I had enough good works I would get into Heaven …”

I used to think if I kept the ten commandment I would make it into Heaven …”   or  

“I used to believe the same thing about going to Heaven, until someone showed me what the Bible said about it.”

Now ask the Permission question:

“___________, would you like to know what the Bible says about going to Heaven?”

(“Yes”)

“Great”

A “yes” to the PERMISSION QUESTION gives you the opportunity to see the power of God in action!

Now it is time to share the information on the, “AM I Going To Heaven?” tract.  Stay with the

Facts presentation as you share the gospel.  

Am I Going To Heaven?

Some people THINK that going to Heaven consist of:  

       *  Keeping the Ten Commandments

       *  Doing Good Works  

       *  Living a Good Life

       *  Church Membership

       *  Tithing or Giving to a Church 

       *  Water Baptism

       *  Trying to Be a Better Person  

All of these make sense, but these actions, activities and good works are not requirements for eternal life.

The Bible says, "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us" (Titus 3:5).  

There is nothing more wonderful in life than discovering God's plan for eternal life. Discover the F.A.C.T.S. for yourself, and you can KNOW for certain that you will spend eternity with God.

Principle #1 is realizing the

FREENESS OF HEAVEN.  

The Bibles says,  "... The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23).  

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: It is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast" (Ephesians 2:8,9).  

(THE GIFT ILLUSTRATION)

“What if I gave you fifty dollars and said, go wash and wax my car.  Would that be a gift?”  

(“no”)  

“Your right. That would be something you earned. A gift is something given to you.  The only thing you do is accept it.  It is free!” “It would be an insult to try to pay someone after receiving a gift.”

“It is the same way with knowing that your going to Heaven when you die.  Eternal Life is God’s gift to you.  There is not one thing we can do to earn it.  God gives it to us as a free gift because we could never do enough to deserve it.” There is not one thing you can do to earn a place in Heaven. It is free! You can do nothing to earn eternal life. It is faith in the Lord Jesus Christ alone that will get you to Heaven.  

According to the Bible, God offers you:

LOVE  *  JOY  *  PEACE  *  HAPPINESS  

But unfortunately,

Principle  #2 is acknowledging the

AWFULNESS OF SIN.  

“The bad news is that we all have sin  

The Bible says, "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God"   (Romans 3:23).

We all fall short of God's perfect standard.  

(THE SIN ILLUSTRATION)  

“The word, “sin” in the Bible means to miss the mark. In other words, God is perfect and we are not.”  

Suppose each of us pick up a rock, and I say to you, Let’s see who can hit the North Pole. Well, you might throw farther than I, or I might throw farther than you, but neither of us would make it. Both of us would fall short of our target.”  

“It is the same with God. He is Holy and Righteous. It doesn’t matter how good we are.  Or how hard we try to be good.  We still can’t meet His perfect standard because “all of us have sinned, and come short of His glory.”  

“Every human being that has lived or will live is a sinner. I am and you are. We all have sinned.”

“The bad news gets worst because the penalty for our sin is death.”  

"For the wages of sin is death..." (Romans 6:23).

(THE WAGE ILLUSTRATION)  

“Suppose you worked for me for a week and I paid you $500.00. That $500.00 was your wages.

That’s what you earned.” “The Bible says that by sinning, we have earned death. That means we deserve to die and be separated from God for ever.”  

We deserve death and Hell.  

Fortunately,

Principle  #3 is recognizing the  

CURE FOR SIN.  

The Bible says,  "Christ died for our sins... and that He rose again on the third day..." (I Corinthians 15:3,4).

"But God commendeth His Love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us"  (Romans 5:8).

(THE DYING OF CANCER ILLUSTRATION)  

“Suppose you were dying with cancer, and I could changed places with you. Somehow I could take all the cancer cells from your body and put them into my body.  

What would happen to me?” (“You would be the one dying”)

“I would be dying in your place.”  

“What would happen to you?” (“I would live”)  

“That’s right. You would live because I change places with you. The Bible says Christ took the penalty that we deserved for sin, placed it upon Himself, and died in our place. Three days later He came back to life to prove that sin and death had been conquered and that His claims to be God were true.”

"For He (God) hath made Him (Christ) to be sin for us, who knew no sin;  that  we  might  be made the righteousness of God in Him" (II Corinthians 5:21).  

(THE HAND ILLUSTRATION)  

“Let my left hand (hold up your left hand) represents you and me, and my right hand (hold it up) represents God.  This piece of paper (the tract) represents sin.

We all have sin on us. (point to the tract). God loves us (point to your left hand), but hates our sin (point to the tract). Our sins separates us from God (put your left and right hand close together with the tract in the middle separating the two). We can’t get rid of our sins by doing good works. Someone has to pay the price.  

(Hold up you right hand and say) Christ has no sin. He was perfect.  He took all of our sins (transfer the tract from your left hand to your right hand) and became sin for us. He changed places with us. He became our substitute and died on the cross to save us. He took our sins and when we by faith put our trust in Him, - He gives us His perfect righteousness and saves us.”  

"But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him that justifieth the ungodly his faith is counted for righteousness" (Romans 4:5).  

Jesus Christ, the God-Man has removed the barrier of sin. His death paid the penalty for our sins and His resurrection made eternal life possible.

Principle #4 is your response to God.

TRUST IN CHRIST ALONE.

The Bible says,   "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved" (Acts 16:31).  

“The word believe, means trust. It is taking God at His word. You must depend on Christ alone to forgive you and to give you eternal life”.  

(THE CHAIR ILLUSTRATION)  

“It is like sitting in a chair. You don’t examine how it was built before you sit down in it. You don’t half way sit in it either, putting only half your weight in the chair. You simply trust the chair knowing that it will hold you up. Believing on Christ means you are trusting Him alone to save you."  

"For God so loved the world (you),

that He gave His only begotten Son, that

whosoever                     

( ______________________ )

(say the name of the person your witnessing to )

BELIEVETH IN HIM (Jesus Christ)

 should not perish, but have

everlasting life"

(John 3:16).  

"If you can put your name in the blank space above, on the authority of God's word, you can KNOW you have eternal life."  

(THE AIRPLANE ILLUSTRATION)  

“Trusting in Christ for eternal life is like boarding on a Jet. The moment you step on the plane – you’re trusting your destination to the pilot. If your going to Dallas – you have to trust in the pilot to get you there. The same is true with Christ. If we expect to go to Heaven it will only happen when we put our faith in Christ. He died on the cross to pay for all of our sins. Now, He wants us to trust Him alone to get us to Heaven. "  

"Verily, verily  (Truthfully, Truthfully), I say unto you, He that believeth on Me hath (Possesses Now) everlasting life"  (John 6:47).   

“Do you believe this verse?”  

(Yes)  

“What does it say you have if you believe on the Lord Jesus Christ?”  

(Everlasting Life)  

"These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God that ye may KNOW that ye have eternal life,,," (I John 5:13).

“What does it say you have if you believe on the Son of God?”  

(Eternal Life)

"Can a person KNOW that he is going to Heaven?"

(Yes)

"How do you know you have eternal life?

(Because I believe in Jesus Christ for eternal life.)

Principle  #5 is God's promise to you.

SALVATION IS ETERNAL.  

The Bible says, "And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of My hand" (John 10:28).  

“If you are trusting Christ to save you – this verse says no one can make you lose your eternal life. I can’t take you out of God’s hand. Your friends can’t take you out of God’s hand. Satan can’t take your salvation from you.”  

“Eternal Life is forever! The reason Salvation is Eternal is because of “Who” and “What” God is.  He is God. He is perfect, and His word is truth.”  

Will you accept God's way and receive God's gift of eternal life?  

"But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name" (John 1:12).  

“Notice that the way you receive Christ is by believing on Christ."  

Doesn't it make sense to believe on the One who came back from the dead and trust Him for the payment of your sins?  

Ask the “Qualifying Question” –  

“Does this make sense to you?”  

(Yes)  

After they say “yes” – Ask the “Invitation Question” –  

“Since this makes sense to you, would you like to receive Christ as your Savior?”  

(Yes)  

“Great!”  

Ask the “Decision Questions” –  

“Does this prayer express your desire to trust in Christ?”  

(Yes)  

"Would you like to pray and thank Him for dying for you and for giving you eternal life?" 

(Yes)  

Lead the person in this simple prayer of thanksgiving.  You may want the person to repeat it after you, or you can let the person pray it by himself.  

"Dear Lord, I know I am a sinner and need your forgiveness. Today, the best I know how, I trust you as my Savior. I believe you died for me and arose from the dead. Thank you for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Amen."  

Look the person in the eye and ask the “Exploratory Questions” in the reverse order. 

“Suppose you were to stand before God and He asked you, “Why should I let you into Heaven?” What would you say?”  

(Because I have trusted in Christ to save me.)  

“If you died today, Do you know for sure that you will go to Heaven?”  

(Yes)  

“Welcome to God’s Family!" 

The next step is for you to help the person to grow in his new life with Christ. Set an appointment with the person so you can share more information about the Christian life.   

UPDATED - 02-10-03

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