The Evangelism Explosion Gospel Outline
Eternal life is a free gift. The Bible says, “eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” And because heaven is a gift, like any other genuine gift, it is not earned or deserved. No amount of personal effort, good works or religious deeds can earn a place in heaven for you. “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is a gift of God, not by works, so that no-one can boast. Why is it that no-one can earn his way into heaven?
Because man is a sinner. “for all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” Sin includes much more than murder or robbery. In fact, it is anything we think, say, do or don’t do that does not please God. And because of this, man cannot save himself. If you want to save yourself by good deeds, do you know how good you would have to be? “Be perfect, even as your heavenly Father is perfect.” With such a high standard, no-one can save himself.
However, in spite of our sin, God is merciful and doesn’t want to punish us. The Bible says that “God is love.” And He says “I have loved you with an everlasting love.” But the same Bible which tells us that God loves us also tells us that God is just and therefore must punish our sins. The Bible says “Yet He does not leave the guilty unpunished. The souls who sins is the one who will die.” We have a problem, God loves us and doesn’t want to punish us, but He is just and must punish sin.
God solved this problem for us in the person of Jesus Christ. Who is He? The Bible tells us clearly that He is the infinite God-Man. “In the beginning was the Word … and the Word was God, and the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.” Jesus Christ came to earth and lived a sinless life, but while on earth, what did He do? He died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins and rose from the grave to purchase a place in heaven for us. “We all like sheep have gone astray. Each of us has turned to his own way, and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.” Jesus Christ took our sin in His body on the cross, and offers you eternal life now and forever, as a free gift.”
This gift is received by faith. Faith is the key that opens the door to heaven. Many people mistake two things for saving faith; One, saving faith is not just head knowledge about God. Two, saving faith is not just turning to God for temporary needs. Saving faith is trusting in Jesus Christ alone for our eternal life both now and forever. This means trusting in what He has done, rather than in what we have done. “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved.” You have just heard the greatest story ever told about the greatest offer ever made by the greatest Person Who ever lived, Jesus Christ.
The question that God is asking now is; would you like to receive the gift of eternal life? Because this is such an important matter, let’s clarify just what it involves. It means that you need to transfer your trust from what you have been doing to what Christ has done for you on the cross. Accept the living Christ as Saviour, open the door to your heart and invite Him in. He says “Here I am, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in.” Receive Jesus Christ as Lord. Give Him the driver’s seat and controls of your life, not the back seat. Repent of your sin, be willing to turn from anything that is not pleasing to Him. He will reveal His will to you as you grow in your relationship with Him.
Now, if this is what you really want, you can go to God in prayer. right where you are. You can receive His gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ right now. “For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. “Everyone who calls on the Name of the Lord will be saved.
If you want to receive the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ, then call on Him, asking Him for His gift right now. Here is a suggested prayer; Lord Jesus, thank you for Your gift of eternal life. I know I am a sinner and I do not deserve eternal life, but You loved me so, You died and rose from the grave to purchase a place in heaven for me. I now trust You alone for eternal life and repent of my sin. Please take control of my life. Thank You so much.
If this prayer is the sincere desire of your heart, look at what Jesus promises to those who believe in Him; “I say unto you, he that believes in Me has everlasting life.” Welcome to God’s family!