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 Counselor Instruction

Sharing Christ with others can be one of the most satisfying and exciting experiences you have ever had.  The Apostle Peter encourages us to “be ready always to give an answer to every man that asked you a reason of the hope that is in you”, l Peter 3:15.  We have made available information to help you mark your Bible.

Counseling with a person at the altar during the revival or sharing Christ on the street or in a home can be relatively easy when the Holy Spirit is your source of strength and when you have a few Scriptures to share intelligently.  The Word of God is like seed which, when planted in the human heart, can bear the fruit of eternal life, John 4:36.  Only God can give the increase, I Corinthians 3:7.  All we can do is plant the seed, I Corinthians 3:8.

HERE ARE A FEW SUGGESTIONS:

1.    Begin now to pray for individuals with whom you might share Christ before and         during the revival.

2.    Go out of your way to spend some time with these friends.  Win their confidence. Have a genuine love for them. Let them know you are concerned about their          relationship with God.

3.    Do everything possible to get your friends to attend the Revival Services. After each Service, when possible, discuss the message with them.

4.    Familiarize yourself with the Scriptures that are to be marked in your Bible.  It would be well for you to memorize these verses so that you can use them with more confidence.

5.    By beginning with the first verse marked, there is a systematic         presentation of verses on sin, salvation and service.  Do not preach a sermon on each verse.  Be as brief as possible.  Let the Holy Spirit speak through the Scriptures.  Point the verses out with your finger and read slowly and deliberately.  When you think it wise, let them read the Scripture.

6.  When counseling with the person about Christ, try to make it clear that becoming a Christian involves a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  We do not become a Christian by living a good life, being baptized or joining a church, but by personally receiving Christ into our heart.  God is Spirit.  We receive Him into our life like receiving air into our lungs.  We must make God welcome in our life and ask Him to come in.  He comes into our life by personal invitation only.

THERE ARE FOUR (4) THINGS WE MUST DO TO BE SAVED:

FIRST --           We must admit that we are a sinner in need of forgiveness                                             and a new way of life.

SECOND -- We must believe:

                                    1.  That He died on the cross to pay the penalty for our                                                    sins,

                                    2.  That He rose from the dead,

                                    3.  That He will keep His promise, and come into our life                                                    if we ask Him.

THIRD --  REPENT, (Change our mind about sin with a desire for Jesus to                                                          do something about it.)

FOURTH --  We must commit our life to God and through prayer, ask His                                                         forgiveness and invite Jesus to come in and take                                                   control of our life.

7.    Lead the person to whom you are counseling to pray for himself/herself.  With your Bible open and your finger on Romans 10:9-10, 13 read this Scripture again.  Point out verse 10, “with the heart man believeth... and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Then put your finger on verse 13, “For whoever (that’s you) calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

        Then Step by step lead him/her to pray the following prayer.  Have him/her repeat each sentence out loud after you.  Pray each sentence slowly and deliberately.

Something like this -

DEAR LORD GOD,

I KNOW THAT I AM A SINNER.

  I NEED FORGIVENESS AND A NEW WAY OF LIFE.

    I BELIEVE JESUS CHRIST IS THE SON OF GOD.     

      I BELIEVE HE DIED FOR MY SINS.

        I BELIEVE HE ROSE FROM THE DEAD.

          I BELIEVE HE WILL SAVE ME.

            FORGIVE ME OF ALL MY SINS.

              BE MERCIFUL TO ME A SINNER.

                HELP ME TURN FROM MY SINS.

                  I WANT TO GIVE MY LIFE TO YOU.

                    I NOW INVITE YOU TO COME INTO MY LIFE.

                      TAKE CONTROL OF MY LIFE.

                        WITH YOUR HELP, I WANT TO FOLLOW YOU.

                           I PRAY IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST, AMEN.

8.    Make certain the he/she stands on the Word of God for assurance.  Turn in your Bible to I John 5:12-13.  Read this Scripture to him/her and underline it.  Tell him/her to read it and believe it every day. Remind him/her that he/she is saved by faith, and that he/she has assurance by faith.

9.    You fill out the Decision Card.  UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ALLOW INQUIRER TO FILL OUT HIS/HER OWN CARD!  Then lead in a prayer of thanks.  Give him/her a copy of any follow up material prepared along with a Bible when possible.