What practical steps can you take to share John 3:15's promise with others? The Heart of John 3:15 • “that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life.” (John 3:15) • One sentence, yet it carries the full weight of the gospel: belief in Jesus brings eternal life—available to everyone. Recognize the Need Around You • Look at family, co-workers, neighbors, classmates: each one is an “everyone” who needs life. • Remember Romans 10:13: “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” • Let this widen your vision; the promise is for all people, not just the “religious.” Start with Personal Testimony • Share how you yourself believed and received life. • Keep it brief—who you were, how you met Christ, what has changed. • Testimony builds a relational bridge; people rarely argue with a transformed life. Speak the Verse Simply and Clearly • Quote John 3:15 verbatim—no jargon, no footnotes. • Follow with John 3:16 for fuller context: “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” • Emphasize belief, not performance. Use Everyday Illustrations • Jesus referenced Moses and the bronze snake (John 3:14). Explain the parallel: look and live. • Modern parallels: a lifeguard’s rescue, a doctor’s cure—trust the rescuer, receive life. Pray for Open Doors and Courage • Ask God to arrange conversations you didn’t plan (Colossians 4:3–4). • Pray for boldness like the early church (Acts 4:29–31). • Expect Him to answer; then step through the doors He opens. Meet Real Needs • Offer practical help—meals, babysitting, a listening ear. • Good works authenticate good news (Matthew 5:16). • People often hear about eternal life after they’ve tasted earthly kindness. Leverage Everyday Tools • Text or message the verse with a short, personal note. • Post a brief story on social media linking to John 3:15. • Give a pocket Gospel of John; highlight 3:15–16. • Use apps that let you read or listen together during a coffee break. Ask for a Response • After sharing, invite: “Would you like to place your trust in Jesus today?” • Romans 10:9: “If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” • Be ready to guide them in that confession; the verse itself forms the basis. Stay Connected and Disciple • Follow up with regular meetings or calls. • Read through the Gospel of John together. • Encourage them to share John 3:15 immediately with someone else—multiplication starts day one. • 1 Peter 3:15: “Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you, but respond with gentleness and respect.” Living and speaking John 3:15 isn’t complicated: know the promise, love people, open your mouth, and trust God for the results. |
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