1. The Power of an Invitation
It can open doors.
It is God’s method.

2. Invitations from God
To the Foolish who cannot see their true spiritual condition before God (Isa 1:18-19).
To the Impoverished who work to eat bread but are in spiritual starvation (Isa 55:1-3).
To the Exhausted & Burdened who comply with law but sense their guilt(Matt 11:28-30).
To the Thirsty who desire the refreshing promise of salvation (Rev 22:17; cf. 22:1; 21:6).

3. Invitations from God’s people
Prophesied invitations (Isa 2:1-3).
Actual invitations:
Andrew invited Peter (John 1:40-42).
Philip invited Nathaniel (John 1:3-46).
Samaritan woman invited her city (John 4:28-30).
Levi (Matthew) invited tax collectors (Luke 5:27-29).
Cornelius invited his relatives & close friends (Acts 10:24, 33).
Ananias invited Paul to obey the gospel (Acts 22:16).

4. Invitations from Us Make it IMPERATIVE! “Come now!”
Expect excuses (Luke 14:16-20).
Get out of your normal path of life (Luke 14:21-24).
Seek out those who will count cost & commit (Luke 14:25-33).

5. The Power of an Invitation
Don’t underestimate it.
It has transformed lives.

6. Forgiveness of Sin: Salvation!
Faith in Jesus Christ through the Gospel
John 8:24; 20:30-31; Rom 1:16; 10:9-10; Mark 16:16; Heb 11:6
Repent or turn from sins
Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30-31
Confess faith in Christ
Matt 10:32-33; Acts 8:36-38; Rom 10:9-10
Be immersed in water
Matt 28:19; Mk 16:16; Acts 2:38; Rom 6:3-4; 1 Pet 3:21
Live in obedient faith
Heb 5:8-9; 1 Peter 1:14; Rev 2:10