Reality Flashcards
Write your answers out and include at least one scripture reference if provided, before flipping.
What is the transition of O -> R (reality)?
Combine the meaning of R to fufill the transition.
There is no other way to have peace with God and escape Hell except through God. Sin separates us from God and peace. And the Reality is we all have sinned.
What is the Mneumonice device to remember Reality, write out each letter?
S.I.N
1. Shame
2. Internal anger
3. Negativity
Explain Shame and what bible verse correlates to it?
Hint: Romans 3 and 6, and John 16 (helpful)
Rom 3:23 and 6:21. Sin brings shame and guilt. Do not compare yourself to other people but to the word of God that says you are far from perfect - Psalm 14:2-3. They Holy Spirit is the one that convicts people of their sin JOhn 16:8.
Remember when Adam and Eve first sinned it brought shame.
Explain Internal Anger?
Think, what are we violating inside us?
When we violate our conscience it separates us or removes us from our peace. We then become angry at everyone.
Explain Negativity?
what you see in the worls -> violate in you, and God’s laws
Scripture reference: Job 10:1
We see the selfishness of greed and other sins it makes us negative and judgemental. Violating our conscience and disobeying the laws of God makes us negative.
Job 10:1
What is the Transition from R -> G?
Our sin separates is from God, and sends us to hell. Many of the things we have gone through and done at times cause us to feel distant from God. We are never at peace until we deal with it. *But God cares, understands and loves us.
Unless we deal with our sin we will not have peace
Why do we need JC?
Hint: Hell, relationships, peace
We need JC because we are on our way to Hell without Him, our relationships are falling apart without His truth, we cannot have peace on the inside without God’s gospel.
Why do we need JC if we have God?
Hint: character
Why do you need an expression of someone to know their character, or their word to follow? To know a person you know their charcter. Jesus reveals Gods character.
Why do we need christianity?
Hint: other faiths, Pardoning, your works.
All religions are not the same. Islams - Jesus is not the Son of God. In the bible there’s one God expressed fully by JC who died on the cross for your sins (which separate you from God) and we were pardoned by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. He was undefiled and He cleansed and washed us so when God sees us He sees JC in us. Your works (actions) do not get you into heaven.
Are you supposed to be a silent witness?
Scripture reference: Romans 10:14,17
No, in order to share to share the gospel personally the believer must be verbal. People cannot believe in Jesus if they haven’t heard of Him. They need a messenger to hear about Him.
When starting a conversation about God, who should you listen to? How should you treat the person your engaging with?
Hint: something Holy, and a human
You should prayerfully listen to the Holy Spirit and the person your engaging with, so you can understand what God wants you to say to them, and to find out what matters to the person. It is important to actually listen to them to understand their needs.
What are the five principles to follow while engaging in personal evangelism?
Hint: Focus on who?, Risks, Split second, Individually, Bold = (FRSIB)
- Focus on others needs and interests instead of your own.
- Be willing to take risks: If you are uncomfortable, ask God to build up your confidence by the Holy Spirit (it will change your life)
- Make the most of split second opportunities
- Talk to people you are evangelizing individually instead of groups: In groups people are usually on different spiritual levels (like different languages). Avoid the barrier.
- Be Bold: Hesitation makes others think you aren’t credible or something is wrong. So practice with people you know. Ask the Holy Spirit and it can give you supernatural boldness.
what are 3 methods to follow when doing Visitation or Team sharing?
Scripture references: 2 Tim 2:24, Matthew 10:16, Hint: Respect, pray & build, wisdom (w/ speaking and poor approaches)
- Be Respectful: to others property, Ex: no walking on grass, blocking or parking in driveway. (2 Tim 2:24)
- Be prayerful and build relationships: Our purpose is to pray for neighborhoods we are visiting, to not be quarrelsome, but build relationships and Share Christ’s love. Our goal is to get the know the person we are with and undertstand our similar likes and interests and help them to connect to Jesus as we have. Prayerfully let the Holy Spirit lead and empower us to share the Gospel as He directs. Christ always give the person the opporunity to choose (respect this)
- Be wise!: ~For someone you know, ask if you can visit, pray for any needs they have, share with them 20 minutes about how they can have a relationship with Christ. Mention the impact the “Christ’s Forgiveness” Bible Study has had on you. Bring your mentor along to help you. ~ During a conversation and the Holy Spirit prompts you to change the conversation to spiritual things, -> share you testimony -> ask about sharing the FORGIVE presentation in 10 minutes (share each step) -> ask if they want to participate in the Bible Study, if declined say “Perhaps another time.” - Matthew 10:16
What are the 3 approaches to Be Wise while Team sharing?
Hint: remeber team sharing is in the community, neighborhood, my name is?, permission to come in, uninterested
a. Introductions, first names, what church your from, the purpose for visiting the neighborhood (to pray for anyone who has need, share in 20 minutes how Christ’s Forgiveness has changed your lives, and how the people can have a relationship with Jesus if they would like)
b. Ask - “may we come in for visit?”, if denied then thank them and make an appointment to come another time, don’t just leave.
c. If the person is uninterested -> thank them and leave respectfully and kindly, and pray for them quietly in your mind.
When we violate the character of God, who do we also violate and why?
Hint: image bearers
Ourselves because we are made in His image of God.
