17 True and False Conversion

1. Do you know someone who is “backslidden”? If so, why do you think that person fell away?
2. What was the opinion of A. W. Tozer?
3. Had you ever been taught about the biblical reality of false conversion? Why do you think most Christians want to avoid the topic of false conversion?
4. What does Mark 4:13 suggest?
5. What parables relate to true and false conversion?
6. Do you think Judas was genuinely saved or a false convert? Why?
7. What is likely the case with a backslider?
8. When will the false convert be exposed?
9. What effect should the fate of hypocrites have on Christians?
10. What would you say to someone you suspect is a false convert?

Questions taken from “The Way of the Master Study Guide” ©2005 by Kirk Cameron and Ray Comfort

16 Alcatraz, Al Capone, Alcohol

1. Name some “prisons” in this life (sins and habits that enslave people). Have you ever been a prisoner to an addiction?
2. What are some Bible verses that describe being imprisoned by sin (a captive, slave, or servant)?
3. Explain why the whole of humanity is in a “holding cell”?
4. Why doesn't the world realize that we are in a holding cell?
5. Why do you think the world avoids thinking about death?
6. Do you think it is beneficial to confront the lost about their mortality? Why or why not?
7. How could you bring up the subject of death with a lost person?
8. How would you answer someone who believes that “when you're dead, you're dead”?
9. Why must sinners be s”truck” with the Law?
10. Think of those you know who are imprisoned by sin. How can you awaken them?

Questions taken from “The Way of the Master Study Guide” ©2005 by Kirk Cameron and Ray Comfort

15 Conscience

1. How would you describe the conscience?
2. What does the word “conscience” mean?
3. What was your attitude toward your conscience before your conversion? What is your attitude now?
4. What experiences have you had (that you can freely talk about) where your conscience has strongly spoken to you?
5. What happens when a person “sears” his conscience?
6. Do you know of people who have done this?
7. How can you appeal to the conscience as you speak to sinners about their salvation?
8. Why do you think modern evangelism avoids making people feel guilty?
9. Discuss Spurgeon's quote about “sir surgeon.”
10. How is man at war against God, and what is our God-given “ally” in the battle for souls?

Questions taken from “The Way of the Master Study Guide” ©2005 by Kirk Cameron and Ray Comfort

14 God Has A Wonderful Plan for Your Life

1. Have you ever told people that God has a “wonderful plan” for their lives?
2. What do you think they perceive “wonderful” to mean?
3. Why do you think the “wonderful plan” message is so popular with Christians?
4. How would you explain to another Christian that the “wonderful plan” is unbiblical?
5. What did Jesus say could be in store for those who trust in Him?
6. Explain what the Bible means by an “abundant” life.
7. What were the fates of the disciples throughout history?
8. Have you ever felt that you couldn't witness to people who were already happy as they were? What was the cause of your dilemma?
9. For what should sinners be “thirsting” when they come to Christ?
10. How can you “salt the oats” of a sinner?

Questions taken from “The Way of the Master Study Guide” ©2005 by Kirk Cameron and Ray Comfort