Question: How do I check a child's understanding of the message of salvation?
Ask questions!
As much as possible, avoid questions that can be
answered yes or no.
The way you phrase your questions will vary because
children react differently.
Possible
questions concerning the need of salvation.
Why do you need the Lord Jesus as your Savior?
What is sin?
How many people in the world have sinned?
What is God's punishment for sin?
Important note: If a child does not see himself as a sinner, he is not ready to be saved. It is easier for anyone to admit that other people are sinners than to place themselves in that category. So sometimes we ask a child, "What wrong things have you done that God would call sin?"
Trying to help a child recognize his
sin ...
We asked: "Do you ever have arguments with your
brother?"
Child answered: "Yes, but it's
always his fault!"
You do not need a list of sixty-zillion questions to guarantee a child will admit his sinfulness. The Holy Spirit will convict a sinner's heart in His time. John 16:8 says, ". . . He (the Holy Spirit) will reprove the world of sin . . ."
Possible questions concerning the way of salvation:
Who is the Lord Jesus?
Why did the Lord Jesus die on that cross?
Why is Jesus the only
one Who could die to pay
for your sins?
What happened to Jesus three days after He died?
Sometimes you have to wait for a child to
formulate his answer to these very significant questions. In a Good News Club®
. . .
We asked: "Why did Jesus die on that cross?"
A child thought and then answered: "He died on
that cross so I wouldn't have to."
What an excellent answer.
Important Note: Your
clear presentation of the message of salvation will help the child respond to
your questions with correct answers.
Do you need to review what is included in a salvation presentation? (click here)
If a child seems to understand so far, he may be ready to call on God to save
him.
Open
your Bible and show the child one salvation verse, a verse that states
God's condition for salvation and His promise to the person meeting that
condition.
Then ask a key question using the same terminology
as the verse you used.
EXAMPLE: Acts 16:31 "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved."
Key question:
"Are you ready to believe on the Lord Jesus and ask Him to
save you?"
You try it!
John
3:16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that
whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
Which of the following key questions fits the terminology of this verse?
1. Are you ready to ask Jesus to come into your heart?
2. Are you ready to believe on the Lord Jesus and ask Him to
save you?
3. Are you ready to believe in the Lord Jesus and receive His
gift of everlasting life?
Did you choose as your answer the number that rhymes with "free"? Aren't you glad salvation is free, a gift from our wonderful God? Will you pause a moment right now and thank God for sending His Son to be your Savior?
Practice thinking about a key question for one more condition / promise verse.
Romans 10:13 "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be
saved."
Use words from the verse to complete this key question:
Are you ready to ____________ on Jesus to ______________ you?
Suppose you use Romans 10:13 as the salvation verse.
Suppose you ask the appropriate key question: "Are you ready to call on Jesus to save you?"
Suppose the child answers, "Yes!"
This is very exciting!
And this leads to another question: "When a child is ready to receive Christ, how do I help him pray?" We have the answer! But first, complete the following:
Where do you want to go next?
To this question:
"When a child is ready to receive Christ, how do I help him pray?"
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