Importance of clarity when asked for simple explanation of your faith beliefs. Examples of different motivations of two lawyers who got simple answers from Jesus; Mark 12:28-34 and Luke 10:25-29
Personal selection of 10 simple statements as basis of my faith.
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Repentance (Matthew 4:17)
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Forgiveness for you and to others.
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Acceptance of what Jesus said and what he did.
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Identity of Jesus as God's son.
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Compassion for the weak, poor and sick.
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Using God's strength to love others.
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Prayer to a God who wants to give you good things.
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The crucifixion and how Jesus opened up the way to a relationship with God for you.
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Jesus rose from the dead & resurrection life is available to all believers.
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God's Holy Spirit is with us to convict, convert, prompt, guide and encourage.
Share with the group your "pet hate" piece of Christian jargon, and say why it will fail to communicate to questioners.
Those ten points were my own basis. What do you think was left out that could be profitably included? Remember that it must be simple!
Did any of the points in the sermon have particular significance either in your progress to becoming a Christian or indeed have special relevance at the present time?
Keep it simple