Why give an invitation?
An invitation gives someone the opportunity to do this
Respond to the Gospel
You should do this before you give an invitation
Pray
He died on the cross for our sins
Jesus
You should review this first
The need for a savior
This person was born the same year that the first Iron Man movie came out
Reese
He invites people to come to Him
God
Make sure you keep the length of your invitation like this
Brief
Jesus did this after three days in the grave
He rose again
You should read and explain this during an invitation
A Bible verse
This person wanted to be a crime scene investigator when they grew up?
Reese
When giving an invitation, you want to make sure you don't do this to the child, or make them feel forced.
Pressure them
Make sure you clearly explain this before you give your invitation
The Gospel
According to Romans 3:23, we've all done this
Sinned
(Bonus Points: and fallen short of the glory of God)
Language the child can understand
Celeste:
I've recorded songs in Nashville
I've broken 2 bones
I've jumped and landed on a sea turtle
I've never broken a bone
An invitation gives people a chance to ask questions about this
Salvation or faith
Name one thing you should review when giving an invitation
Answers will vary:
The child's need - he is a sinner, the way to forgiveness is through Jesus Christ, Salvation must be personally received, etc.
John 3:16 says God gives this to those who believe in Jesus
Eternal/Everlasting Life
Make the invitation personal by doing this
Use the word YOU frequently
This person is a singer/songwriter
Celeste
The one who is ultimately responsible for saving people, not the speaker's presentation skills
God
Make sure you make the invitation personal and this
Voluntary
According to Ephesians 2:8-9, we are saved by _____ through _____
By grace through faith
Give an example of a Condition/Promise verse
Answers may include but are not limited to:
John 3:16
Acts 16:31
John 1:12
Romans 10:13
Reese:
I am severely allergic to peppermints
I was once on live television
I can I've been kicked out of a movie theater
I am not allergic to peppermints