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but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you, yet doing it with gentleness and respect, |
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What would you say if someone asked you "Why do you believe that you are going to go to heaven when you die?" |
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Here is a simple outline you could use - Memorize it! |
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1. HEAVEN IS A FREE GIFT 2. IT IS NOT EARNED OR DESERVED
1. IS A SINNER 2. CANNOT SAVE HIMSELF
1. IS MERCIFUL -- THEREFOR DOES NOT WANT TO PUNISH US 2. IS JUST -- THEREFOR MUST PUNISH SIN
1. WHO HE IS -- THE INFINITE GOD-MAN 2. WHAT HE DID --PAID FOR OUR SINS AND PURCHASED HEAVEN FOR US, WHICH HE OFFERS AS A GIFT
1. WHAT IT IS NOT -- MERE INTELLEC- UAL ASSENT 2. WHAT IT IS -- TRUSTING JESUS CHRIST ALONE FOR SALVATION |
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8: God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9: Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. |
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Ephesians 2:8-9 (NLT) |
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