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“And this is the testimony that God gave us eternal life, and this life

“And this is the testimony that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He who has the Son has life. He who has not the Son, has not life. ” 1 John 5: 11 – 12

“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. But how

“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? ” Romans 10: 13 – 14 (NLT)

1. “Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, (v 11)

1. “Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, (v 11)

1. “Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, WE WORK HARD to

1. “Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, WE WORK HARD to persuade others. ” (v 11)

1. “Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, WE WORK HARD to

1. “Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, WE WORK HARD to persuade others. ” (v 11) 2. “And God has given US this task of reconciling people to Him. ” (v 18)

1. “Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, WE WORK HARD to

1. “Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, WE WORK HARD to persuade others. ” (v 11) 2. “And God has given US this task of reconciling people to Him. ” (v 18) 3. “For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he has given US this wonderful message of reconciliation. ” (V 19)

1. “Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, WE WORK HARD to

1. “Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, WE WORK HARD to persuade others. ” (v 11) 2. “And God has given US this task of reconciling people to Him. ” (v 18) 3. “For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he has given US this wonderful message of reconciliation. ” (V 19) 4. “So we are Christ’s ambassadors;

1. “Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, WE WORK HARD to

1. “Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, WE WORK HARD to persuade others. ” (v 11) 2. “And God has given US this task of reconciling people to Him. ” (v 18) 3. “For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he has given US this wonderful message of reconciliation. ” (V 19) 4. “So we are Christ’s ambassadors; 5. God is making his appeal through us

1. “Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, WE WORK HARD to

1. “Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, WE WORK HARD to persuade others. ” (v 11) 2. “And God has given US this task of reconciling people to Him. ” (v 18) 3. “For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he has given US this wonderful message of reconciliation. ” (V 19) 4. 5. 6. “So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!” (V 20) 2 Corinthians 5: 11 – 21 (NLT)

“Christ’s love controls us. ” (v 14)

“Christ’s love controls us. ” (v 14)

“We cannot stop telling about everything we have seen and heard. ” Acts 4:

“We cannot stop telling about everything we have seen and heard. ” Acts 4: 20 (NLT)

“We cannot stop telling about everything we have seen and heard. ” Acts 4:

“We cannot stop telling about everything we have seen and heard. ” Acts 4: 20 (NLT) “My life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus – the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God. ” Acts 20: 24 (NLT)

“Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have

“Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life. He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for themselves. Instead they will live for Christ, who died and was raised for them. ” 2 Corinth. 5: 14 – 15 (NLT)

“Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have

“Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life. He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for themselves. Instead they will live for Christ, who died and was raised for them. This means that anyone who belongs to Christ is a new person. The old life has gone; a new life has begun. ” (V 17) 2 Corinth. 5: 14 – 15, 17 (NLT)

“Died to our old life. ”

“Died to our old life. ”

“Died to our old life. ” “Received new life. ”

“Died to our old life. ” “Received new life. ”

“Died to our old life. ” “Received new life. ” “No longer live for

“Died to our old life. ” “Received new life. ” “No longer live for ourselves. ”

“Died to our old life. ” “Received new life. ” “No longer live for

“Died to our old life. ” “Received new life. ” “No longer live for ourselves. ” “Live for Christ. ”

“Died to our old life. ” “Received new life. ” “No longer live for

“Died to our old life. ” “Received new life. ” “No longer live for ourselves. ” “Live for Christ. ” “New person, new life. ”

“Died to our old life. ” “Received new life. ” “No longer live for

“Died to our old life. ” “Received new life. ” “No longer live for ourselves. ” “Live for Christ. ” “New person, new life. ”

“Died to our old life. ” “Received new life. ” “No longer live for

“Died to our old life. ” “Received new life. ” “No longer live for ourselves. ” “Live for Christ. ” “New person, new life. ”

“Died to our old life. ” “Received new life. ” “No longer live for

“Died to our old life. ” “Received new life. ” “No longer live for ourselves. ” “Live for Christ. ” “New person, new life. ”

“If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his

“If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. ” Luke 9: 23 (NIV)

1. Can I tell you what I believe?

1. Can I tell you what I believe?

1. 2. Can I tell you what I believe? Can I tell you what

1. 2. Can I tell you what I believe? Can I tell you what my faith means to me?

1. 2. 3. Can I tell you what I believe? Can I tell you

1. 2. 3. Can I tell you what I believe? Can I tell you what my faith means to me? Can I tell you why I’m a Christian?

1. 2. 3. 4. Can I tell you what I believe? Can I tell

1. 2. 3. 4. Can I tell you what I believe? Can I tell you what my faith means to me? Can I tell you why I’m a Christian? Can I tell you what Jesus has done for me?

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Can I tell you what I believe? Can I

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Can I tell you what I believe? Can I tell you what my faith means to me? Can I tell you why I’m a Christian? Can I tell you what Jesus has done for me? Can I tell you what Jesus can do for you?

If God is a reality

If God is a reality

If God is a reality If he intends to hold each of us accountable

If God is a reality If he intends to hold each of us accountable for how we have regarded him in our lives

If God is a reality If he intends to hold each of us accountable

If God is a reality If he intends to hold each of us accountable for how we have regarded him in our lives If the consequences of being found wanting are ultimately catastrophic:

If God is a reality If he intends to hold each of us accountable

If God is a reality If he intends to hold each of us accountable for how we have regarded him in our lives If the consequences of being found wanting are ultimately catastrophic: WOULD you be in trouble?

If God is a reality If he intends to hold each of us accountable

If God is a reality If he intends to hold each of us accountable for how we have regarded him in our lives If the consequences of being found wanting are ultimately catastrophic: WOULD you be in trouble? If there was a guaranteed way for those consequences to be ultimately glorious,

If God is a reality If he intends to hold each of us accountable

If God is a reality If he intends to hold each of us accountable for how we have regarded him in our lives If the consequences of being found wanting are ultimately catastrophic: WOULD you be in trouble? If there was a guaranteed way for those consequences to be ultimately glorious, WOULD you be interested?