Trusting Christ as Savior Quiz

Making the Decision: Trusting Christ as Savior

• Individuals desire salvation. The process involves presenting the concept of sin, its penalty, and Christ's sacrifice.
• God doesn't automatically save everyone because of Christ's sacrifice. Individuals have free will.
• Salvation depends on personal faith in Christ, not forced acceptance.
• Individuals are responsible for their own decision to trust Christ.
• Scripture references illustrate the understanding of human free will concerning salvation.
• The process of evangelism/witness involves scripture and explanation of how faith (trust in Christ) results in salvation.
• The person must confess Christ and believe in his resurrection.
• True faith embraces Christ as Lord and savior, and is more than simply acknowledging facts.
• Trust is essential in believing that Christ is the savior.
• The Holy Spirit helps an unbeliever understand spiritual truths to arrive at the decision to trust in Christ.
• A believer's repentance comes after the individual expresses a desire for salvation.
• Important verses for understanding salvation are offered for memorization. These include John 3:16, 2 Peter 3:9, Romans 10:9, John 1:12, and Acts 16:31.
• A person's confession and trust are essential, not prayer.
• It is crucial to emphasize faith in Christ.

Why Not All People Are Saved

• Christ's sacrifice provides a pathway to salvation.
• Humans have free will, enabling them to accept or reject Christ.
• The desire for salvation is a key concept.
• Scripture is used to explain why some people do not want God as their savior.

Trusting Christ

• Showing the person that faith in Christ is the only way to salvation is a key element of evangelism.
• The illustration of a tightrope walker illustrates the difference between belief and trust.
• Faith must come from within the individual.
• Individuals should make a conscious choice to trust in Christ, rather than a pressure-based approach.
• The four key steps are presented.
• The process of evangelism/witness involves scripture and explanation of how faith (trust in Christ) results in salvation.
• The use of specific Scripture passages for evangelism, and how to appropriately utilize these verses.

Explanation of Verses

• Repentance is turning away from sin and turning towards God, which should be emphasized with scripture.
• Repentance is a spiritual process involving understanding sin and a desire to change.
• A person can't repent on their own, but when the person is ready, it is determined and led through Holy Spirit action.

Leading the Person to Trust

• Emphasize the Holy Spirit's role.
• Coercive methods are not effective.
• A clear and straightforward emphasis on scripture is important.
• People come to trust in their own way.
• A simple, straightforward approach is best.
• Encourage people to trust in Christ, not perform actions.
• The ABC Plan is a key concept explained for engagement.

Immediately After the Person Trusts

• Asking appropriate follow-up questions ensures the person understands.
• The questions help confirm the person's decision and understanding.

Pray and Thank God for Salvation

• Provides instruction to help guide people through this process.