2. THE “BIBLE BELT”

3. HOW CAN PEOPLE BE SAVED FROM SIN? 1. Through Christ (1 Corinthians 15:2-4) By this gospel you are saved…Otherwise, you have believed in vain. {3} …that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, {4} that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, 2. As we tell them (1 Corinthians 1:21) For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.

4. WHY WE ARE SOMETIMES HATED (John 15:18-25) JESUS: "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. {19} If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you… {21} They will treat you this way because of my name…

6. PRINCIPLES FOR R EACHING YOUR 1 1.There is no impact without scripture (2 Timothy 3:15). 2.There is no impact without effort and example (obedience). 3.There is no impact without God opening hearts (16:14; 17:11). 4.There is no promise we won’t suffer for sharing the gospel. 5.There is no promise about who will respond to the gospel (2 Corinthians 2:16). 6.There is no one who can stop the power of the gospel (Romans 1:16).