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- C. H. Spurgeon

“Even a child of five, if properly instructed, can as truly believe and be regenerated as an adult.”. Presenting the Gospel. to Children. if properly instructed, . - C. H. Spurgeon. 100%. 90%. 80%. 70%. Birth - 4 yr. 60%. 5 - 14 yr. 50%. 15 - 30 yr. 40%. 30 yr. +. 30%. 85%.

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- C. H. Spurgeon

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  1. “Even a child of five, if properly instructed, can as truly believe and be regenerated as an adult.” Presenting the Gospel to Children if properly instructed, - C. H. Spurgeon

  2. 100% 90% 80% 70% Birth - 4 yr. 60% 5 - 14 yr. 50% 15 - 30 yr. 40% 30 yr. + 30% 85% 20% 10% 1% 10% 0% 4% Ages at which people receive Christ

  3. Presenting the Gospel to Children Four Qualities That Make Child Evangelism Fruitful: Childhood is a teachable age — children are alert, retentive, keen. Childhood is an affectionate age - children are creatures of love, respond to love. Childhood is a believing age — children must trust in others. Childhood is a sensitive age — conscience is never keener than in the first 12 years.

  4. This is the Gospel 1. I’m separated from God because of my sin. (Rom. 3:23) 2. God is perfect and He loves me. (I John 4:10) 3. If I believe God about Jesus, and trust Jesus to save me from my sin, He will when I ask Him. (Rom. 10:9,10,13) 4. I am born into God’s family. I become His child and belong to Him forever. (John 1:12) Have you obeyed it? .

  5. Leading a Child to Christ 1. God loves you. 2. You sin. 3. God will forgive you. 4. Ask Jesus to be your Savior.

  6. God’s Way to Heaven

  7. I am a sinner. . Disobedience For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23 Lying Pride Cheating Stealing Hatred Jealousy Selfishness Envy

  8. Jesus died for my sins . But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

  9. I must receive Jesus as my Savior. For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23

  10. I am a sinner. Jesus died for my sins. I must receive Jesus as my Savior. SIN God's Way to Heaven

  11. The ABCs of Salvation Admit that you are a sinner. Romans 3:23 Believe that Jesus died for you. Romans 5:8 Call on Jesus to save you. Romans 10:13

  12. The ABCs of Salvation For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Romans 10:13

  13. The Invitation for Children 1. Make your invitation specific. Each child must understand what you want him to do. 2. Be brief - if God is speaking they will respond without your belaboring the invitation. 3. The invitation should be voluntary. Never force a child to respond. 4. Make it clear as to what kind of response you want. 5. Make it in love, Christ’s love. It is Him to whom they are responding.

  14. Dealing with the Child Who Responds to the Invitation 1. Talk with the child alone, if at all possible. 2. Always ask him his name and then use it as you introduce him to the Savior. 3. Ask him questions. 4. Present the plan of salvation simply. 5. Use the Bible.

  15. Dealing with the Child Who Responds to the Invitation 6. Use only a few verses. 7. Take time. Do not be in a hurry. 8. If the child is ready, ask him to pray and receive Christ as Savior. 9. Give assurance of salvation. Use the Bible. 10. Briefly, give guidelines for growth.

  16. Why Children Are Confused ? ? ? ? ? ? 1. Confusion of terminology. 2. Frightened into a decision. 3. May not understand sin or see a real need for salvation. 4. Does not understand that he needs to make his decision to receive Christ as Savior only once.

  17. Why Children Are Confused ? ? ? ? ? ? 5. Goes for a reward. 6. Follows the leader - incautious invitations. 7. Wants to please the teacher. 8. Is tired of sitting. 9. Had no one to teach him or give him assurance.

  18. As You Lead A Child To Christ, DON'T... ? "Ask Jesus into your heart..." Use confusing symbolism Use fear as a motive Expect sudden good behavior Reward with a gift

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