John 1:10-12 – 10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12 Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God – (New International Version)

The Gospel Spelled Out

• I need to take a simple step: ________________________

John 1:12 – Yet to all who received him, . . . (New International Version)

• I must make a bold move: __________________________

John 1:12 – . . . to those who believed in his name, . . . (New International Version)

John 3:16 – . . . that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (New King James Version)

John 6:29 – Jesus told them, “This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent.” (New Living Translation)

John 6:47 – [Jesus said,] “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life.” (New King James Version)

John 8:24 – [Jesus said,] “. . . for unless you believe that I Am who I claim to be, you will die in your sins.” (New Living Translation)

John 11:25-26 – 25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, 26 and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. . . .” (New Revised Standard Version)

John 20:29 – Then Jesus told him, “You believe because you see me. Those who believe without seeing me will be truly blessed.” (New Century Version)

John 20:31 – But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in him you will have life by the power of his name. (New Living Translation)

• I receive a wonderful result:_________________________

John 1:12 – . . . he gave the right to become children of God – (New International Version)

Some Questions to Consider

1. Is everyone who believes in Jesus saved?

❑ Yes ❑ No

2. If I have once been saved am I always saved?

❑ Yes ❑ No

3. Can a person be a Christian and not act like a Christian?

❑ Yes ❑ No

4. Can one accept Jesus as Savior and not receive Him as Lord and be a Christian?

❑ Yes ❑ No

5. Are all church members Christians?

❑ Yes ❑ No

6. Does going to church make you a Christian?

❑ Yes ❑ No

7. What does it take to be a Christian?

Will You? ❑ Yes ❑ No