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INVITATION

You’re invited to become a

Citizen

of the Kingdom of God

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MARK 1.15

God has a kingdom and He wants us to be His citizens.

1. What are the two things that we must do before we can enter His kingdom?

2. Many people want to become citizens of the USA. The US government does not ask them to repent. Why does God want us to repent before we can become His citizens?

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ROMANS 3.23

Before applying for citizenship, you need to have the desire to become a citizen of the new country.

1. Does it make sense to you that you should say sorry to God for not paying attention to what He wants you to do with your life?

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ROMANS 3.23

Before applying for citizenship, you need to have the desire to become a citizen of the new country.

2. Who is closest to you in your family? Have you ever had friction with him/her? How did you restore your relationship?

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1 CORINTHIANS 15:3-8

If we get a traffic ticket, we have to pay a fine. If someone else paid the fine, that would be good news.

According to the Bible, what two things did Jesus do—that we cannot do for ourselves?

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1 CORINTHIANS 15:3-8

If we get a traffic ticket, we have to pay a fine. If someone else paid the fine, that would be good news.

According to the Bible, what two things did Jesus do—that we cannot do for ourselves?

BELIEVEIn the Gospel(Good News)

ACCEPTJesus died and resurrected for you

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1 CORINTHIANS 15:3-8

1. Jesus died on the crossDo you agree that Jesus died on the cross for you? If yes, then you do not have to pay the penalty for your sins.

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1 CORINTHIANS 15:3-8

2. Jesus showed us that death can be overcome

What’s the difference?(A) Jesus died, but never rose again(B) Jesus died and rose again

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REVELATION 3.20

Inviting Jesus into your life as Lord and Savior.

We all have a door locking up the secrets in our life. Since God is considerate, He will not force His way in.

What are the two things you must do before He can come into your life?

Do you hear Him knocking at your door?

Are you willing to open the door right now?

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Praying

God, I thank you for the opportunity to hear your Good News.

I admit that I am a sinner.

I believe that Jesus died on the cross to pay for my sins.

I believe that Jesus rose again to give me a new life.

I want to open my heart to receive Him as my Lord and Savior.

Please accept me and lead me in a new life. Amen.

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Where is Jesus now?

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Next Steps

By believing in your heart and confessing with your mouth, you are saved.

Learn about your rights and responsibilities of becoming a citizen in God’s Kingdom

Write your personal testimony

Publicly proclaim your faith (baptism)

Understand your role in the church

INVITATION

You’re invited to become a

Citizen

of the Kingdom of God

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Based upon The Four Kingdom Steps, © 2012 Richard Yen. www.w4cAA.org 17-0201 Invitation

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