Rescue Mission: Making Friends For Eternity

Now we rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God— all because of what our Lord Jesus Christ has done in dying for our sins— making us friends of God. 
Romans 5:11 TLB

Christ changed us from enemies into his friends and gave us the task of making others his friends also. 
2 Corinthians 5:18b GNT

HOW TO BUILD A B.R.I.D.G.E.


1. BE PROACTIVE.

Do to others as you would have them do to you.
Luke 6:31 NIV

2. REFUSE TO BE DISINGENUOUS.

I am happy to say this. Whatever we did in this world, and for sure when we were with you, we were honest and had pure desires. 
2 Corinthians 1:12a NLV

3. IDENTIFY COMMON GROUND.

Whatever a person is like, I try to find common ground with him so that he will let me tell him about Christ and let Christ save him.
1 Corinthians 9:22b TLB

4. DEMONSTRATE GOD'S LOVE.

Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ.
Ephesians 5:2a NLT

Let us stop just saying we love people; let us really love them, and show it by our actions.
1 John 3:18b TLB

5. GIVE PEOPLE A REASON TO BELIEVE.

Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. 
1 Peter 3:15b NIV

6. EXPECT GOD TO USE YOU.

Do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.
Matthew 10:19b-20 NIV

For, there is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus. He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone.
1 Timothy 2:5-6a NLT


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