2018 Beach Retreat Leader Manual

QUESTIONS THEY ARE ASKING
IF I DOUBT MY SALVATION, AM I STILL SAVED?
• Are you saved? Have you had a moment where you
realized you needed Jesus, put your faith in Him, and
asked Him to be Lord of your life? Romans 10:9
• Even when we are faithless, unsure and doubting, He
is still faithful to us. God does not “take away” our
salvation when we doubt. 2 Timothy 2:13
• Salvation is a gift from God, not something we earn by
doing “good things.” In the same way, we cannot lose
our salvation by doing “bad things.” Ephesians 2:8-9
• Nothing can separate you from God … nothing. Once
you are truly saved … you are saved. Romans 8:38-39
• We can have confidence in our salvation by believing
God’s Word, the ultimate truth. It can be dangerous
to base our salvation off our feelings, others people’s
opinions, or believing what your parents/family
believe. Christianity is a personal relationship that you
have with Jesus Christ and is based on your belief in
Him. 1 John 5:13
HOW DO I SHARE MY FAITH WITHOUT TURNING
PEOPLE AWAY?
• Be Humble. Ephesians 4:1-3
• Be Genuine. Romans 12:9
• Be Unashamed. Romans 1:16
• Be Loving. 1 John 4:7
DOES GOD EXIST?
• The brilliance, complex detail, and craftsmanship in all
of creation (example: the human body), leads one to
believe it came to be by the Creator God.
Romans 1:19-20
• The Bible speaks clearly to His existence. Exodus 3:14
• “Science” has exhausted every effort to prove
otherwise – with no success, only theories (which by
no means are proven facts).
BASIC ARGUMENTS (FROM “WHEN SKEPTICS ASK”)
• Design Argument: All designs imply a designer. There is
great design in the universe. Therefore, there must be
a Great Designer of the universe.
• Moral Law Argument: All men are aware of an
objective moral law. Moral laws imply a moral
Lawgiver. Therefore, there must be a supreme moral
Lawgiver. In other words: why do two people, from
different centuries and separated on two continents,
from different religious and social backgrounds, with
no prior contact with each other – both feel “wronged”
when they’ve been cheated or lied to? There must be
a common law within each and every man. Where did
this law come from? God.
HOW CAN I FORGIVE SOMEONE WHO BETRAYS ME?
• Ask God for help. Isaiah 41:10
• Resolve the issue face-to-face. Matthew 18:15
• Forgive because God forgave us. Colossians 3:13
HOW DO I USE SOCIAL MEDIA TO HONOR GOD
AND NOT HURT MY WITNESS FOR CHRIST?
• No matter what you do, have integrity. Proverbs 10:9
• Understand that everything you do or post makes an
impact on the people who see it. Mark 9:42
• Pursue purity in everything you do and post.
Philippians 4:8
• Take every opportunity to share the Gospel.
2 Timothy 4:2
HOW DO I CHANGE AND RESTORE MY REPUTATION?
• Change your behavior. James 4:8-10
• Recognize the importance of a positive reputation.
Proverbs 22:1
• Biblically restore dissension. Matthew 18:15
• Live above reproach. Philippians 2:15
• Strive for peace! Hebrews 12:14
WHAT’S WRONG WITH PRE-MARITAL SEX?
• Sex is designed for one man and one woman in
marriage. Genesis 2:24
• Pre-marital sex will hurt you emotionally and spiritually.
1 Corinthians 6:18-20
• Pre-marital sex rejects God’s will for your life.
1 Thessalonians 4:3-8
• Pre-marital sex cheats on your future spouse. Hebrews 13:4
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