1. John 14:1-6

2. What Jesus Did for Us & Why –Took on body of flesh (Jn. 1:14)  To condemn sin (Rm. 8:3) & save us (Mt. 1:21) –Lived a sinless life (Heb. 4:15)  To be our perfect, spotless sin offering (1 Pt. 1:19) –Suffered & died on the cross Do you want to go to heaven?

3. THE WHYTHE WHAT PropitiationVicarious Death 1 Pt. 2:24 2 Co. 5:21 Bore our sins Became sin for us Gal. 3:13Became curse Mt. 26:28Blood for sins1 Co. 1:13Crucified 1 Pt. 3:18For our sins1 Pt. 2:21Suffered Gal. 1:4For our sinsTitus 2:14Gave Himself Heb. 10:12Offered for sins1 Jn. 3:16Laid down life 1 Co. 15:3For our sinsRm. 5:8Died Do you want to go to heaven? for us (1 Jn. 2:2; Rom. 3:10, 23; 6:23; Ezek. 18:20)

4. What Jesus Did for Us & Why –Took on body of flesh (Jn. 1:14)  To condemn sin (Rm. 8:3) & save us (Mt. 1:21) –Lived a sinless life (Heb. 4:15)  To be our perfect, spotless sin offering (1 Pt. 1:19) –Suffered & died on the cross  To appease the justice of God as punishment for our sins (1 Jn. 2:2; Mt. 26:28; Rm. 5:8; 2 Cor. 5:21) –Buried & raised on the third day (1 Cor. 15:4)  To prove beyond doubt His deity & provide for us an entrance into heaven (1 Cor. 15:1-58) Do you want to go to heaven?

5. What Jesus Did for Us & Why What God Expects of Us & Why –To Honor & Glorify Him (Isa. 43:7)  Believe He exists (Heb. 11:6)  Respect Him (Ecc. 12:13; Mt. 10:28)  Love Him (Mt. 22:37)  Trust Him (Prov. 3:5)  Obey Him (Acts 5:29; Ecc. 12:13)  Submit to Him (James 4:7-10) Do you want to go to heaven?

6. What Jesus Did for Us & Why What God Expects of Us & Why –To Honor & Glorify Him (Isa. 43:7) –To Honor & Respect His Word (Ps. 119:10-11)  As inspired by God (2 Tim. 3:16)  As only authority in religious matters (Col. 3:17)  As complete & sufficient (2 Tim. 3:17; 2 Pt. 1:3)  As that which must be obeyed (Mt. 7:21-27)  As that which will judge us all (Jn. 12:48) Do you want to go to heaven?

7. What Jesus Did for Us & Why What God Expects of Us & Why –To Honor & Glorify Him (Isa. 43:7) –To Honor & Respect His Word (Ps. 119:10-11) –To Honor, Obey & Serve His Son (Heb. 5:8-9)  Hear & believe the gospel (Rom. 10:14)  Deny self, repent & confess Christ (Lk. 9:23; 13:3; 12:8)  Be baptized to wash away sins (Acts 2:38; 22:16)  Dedicate lifetime of faithful service (1 Cor. 15:58)  Live a godly life as an example for others (Mt. 5:13-16)  Put His church first in all that we do (Matt. 6:33)  Teach others the gospel (Mk. 16:15; Rom. 10:13-17) Do you want to go to heaven?

8. What Jesus Did for Us & Why –Took on body of flesh to condemn sin & save us –Lived a sinless life to be our spotless sin offering –Suffered & died on the cross because of our sins –Buried & raised to prove He is the Son of God What God Expects of Us & Why –To Honor & Glorify Him –To Honor & Respect His Word –To Honor, Obey & Serve His Son Do you want to go to heaven?

9. Personal Evangelism (Theme for March) The tendency when emphasizing personal evangelism is “when all is said and done…” Rather than talk a good talk, let’s ensure… It is time for us to overcome our excuses, obstacles & fears! It is time for us to A-C-T! TONIGHT’S LESSON! Complete with Personal Evangelism Handbook

10. Five Fundamental Facts to Face About Personal Evangelism 1.The world is lost…and so am I if I do nothing about it. 2.Personal evangelism is the responsibility of every Christian. 3.Personal evangelism begins and proceeds one person at a time. 4.Personal evangelism requires real effort and oftentimes hard work. 5.Planning for nothing, praying for nothing, hoping for nothing, dreaming of nothing and doing nothing WILL YIELD NOTHING!

11. Personal Evangelism at PBL GOAL: For every PBL member to offer a Bible study to at least one person by the end of June 2007 Reach that GOAL together & in steps –In APRIL – Focus on passing out church-related materials (GOAL: 3,000)  Church “Business Cards”  Bulletins  House to House  Books  Sermons – Tapes, CDs, DVDs, PowerPoint  Tracts  Various articles  Periodicals  Your own notes

12. Tracking Our Progress/Success AprilMayJune

13. Tracking Our Progress/Success Fill out your Bible Study card each week Easel with this display will stand in the lobby for the month of April The thermometer will help (1) remind us & (2) show our joint progress & success Let’s meet & surpass our goal!  Church “Business Cards”  Tracts  Bulletins  Various articles  House to House  Periodicals  Books  Your own notes  Sermons – Tapes, CDs, DVDs, PowerPoint

14. Final Observations Our goal is to teach! –Not just pass out materials & invite to worship. Let’s each one do our part! –Make it a joint effort—“striving together for the faith of the gospel” (Phil. 1:27). Set a personal goal of 21! –Do something 21 times, it becomes a habit…a natural part of life. Don’t stop after 3 months! Be here tonight! –Practical Ideas for Spreading the Gospel –“Sunday Night for the Savior”

15. To Be Saved & Go to Heaven Believe Jesus is God’s Son – John 20:31 Repent of your sins – Acts 3:19 Confess your faith in Jesus – Romans 10:10 Be immersed in water – Mark 16:16 –Sins are forgiven – Acts 2:38 –Added to His church – Acts 2:47 –Registered in heaven – Hebrews 12:23 Honor, obey & serve Christ daily – Heb. 5:9