How to Use This Answer Key
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They think we are experts on how to be saved and how to live a meaningful life.
Some unbelievers in Christian chatrooms are not seeking God's salvation, but His help. Name three things an unbeliever might want from God.
a. Crisis intervention
b. Peace
c. A meaningful life
Are lost people who visit Christian chatrooms more likely or less likely than other lost people to have strong ties with a church?
They are less likely to have church ties.
4. Who should provide immediate follow-up to salvation for someone who is saved online?
The person who has led the new Christian to salvation should provide immediate follow-up.
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Stress God's love and acceptance.
Who has completed the work of redemption?
Jesus has completed the work of redemption.
What approach to the gospel can make a seeker defensive?
An approach that over-emphasizes sin can make a seeker defensive.
How much personal information usually needs to be shared in an instant message dialogue devoted to salvation?
Often only first names need be shared. Very little personal information is needed.
5. What five elements of the Christian life should be discussed in the follow-up to salvation?
a. Bible study
b. Prayer
c. Worship
d. Fellowship
e. Outreach
What is the major hindrance to salvation follow-up when a person is saved online?
Distance between the new Christian and the one who led him to Christ prevents in-person follow-up.
What Internet resource can help with follow-up?
A Website designed for follow-up can help.
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A private room is better.
What is usually a better medium for a salvation dialogue than any chatroom?
Instant Message is better.
What must a person know before he will seek to be saved?
He must know that he is lost.
Write two lines of dialogue you might use to help a seeker see that he is lost.
Answers will vary. Key words that relay the message include sin, sinner, lost, shouldn't have, guilty.
Quote a Bible verse that tells us that we all have sinned. Tell where it is found.
Romans 3:23: "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." (KJV)
6. What is available to save a sinner?
Grace is available.
7. Who makes the decision to receive what God has already done for salvation?
The seeker makes that decision.
Write a line of dialogue that tells a seeker about the availability of grace.
"You can have a home in Heaven reserved for you ten minutes from now, if that's what you want." "God has already done the hard work to save you." "If you want to give your life to God, it's your decision. How about doing it now?" Answers will vary.
Quote a Bible verse that tells us about the availability of God's grace to save us.
Romans 3:24: "Being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus."
Ephesians 2:8: "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God."
What has separated a seeker from God?
Sin has separated the seeker from God.
Quote a Bible verse that tells what God thinks of sin.
Habakkuk 1:13: "Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity."
12. According to Ezekiel 18:4, what is the penalty for sin?
"The soul that sinneth, it shall die."
How does Revelation 20:14-15 explain the penalty for sin?
"And death and Hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire."
Can anyone be saved by his own works? Cite a Bible verse to support your position.
No. Ephesians 2:9: "Not of works, lest any man should boast."
According to Romans 6:23, what is the wages of sin?
"The wages of sin is death."
What other character trait balances God's love?
God's holiness balances His love.
What do most seekers already know about Jesus Christ?
Most seekers know how Jesus died.
What was happening to Jesus during the three hours of darkness at His crucifixion?
He was suffering eternity in Hell for each of us.
19. What is a good modern translation of Jesus' words in John 19:30?
"Paid in full!"
Is sin the issue between the sinner and God?
No. Jesus paid for all sin.
Who said that Jesus is God?
He did. See John 8:58.
What must we do if we acknowledge Jesus' Lordship?
We must submit to Him.
23. Write a line of dialogue that will compel a seeker to acknowledge or deny Jesus' Lordship.
"Is Jesus God, or was He lying when He said He was?" "Jesus called Himself by God's Personal Name. If that's not who He was, then He was a liar and a fraud. There's no middle ground." Answers will vary.
What is the issue between a sinner and God?
Faith is the issue.
Write a question that will test whether a seeker is putting his faith in Jesus' redemptive work.
"Do you trust in Jesus' death and resurrection as payment for your sins?" "When Jesus died and rose again, did that count for your salvation?" "Do you want Jesus' death and resurrection to save you from your sins?" Exact wording may vary.
Who is available to pray for an online seeker's salvation?
Chatroom Christians are available.
Write a question that will test a seeker's commitment to live for God.
"Are you willing to live as God directs you?" "Are you ready to begin living by God's plan?" Answers may vary.
Who enables a Christian to discern God's will and obey Him?
The Holy Spirit does that.
Who interprets the Bible to a Christian?
The Holy Spirit does that, too.
Read Romans 10:13-14. Will a seeker call on God to save him if he does not believe that God will do so?
No.
Write a brief prayer that you can use when a seeker is ready to be saved.
Exact wording will vary. The prayer should be addressed to God. It should acknowledge sin and helplessness. It should acknowledge Jesus' death for sin. It should express trust in Jesus for salvation. It should acknowledge Jesus' Lordship and the Holy Spirit's indwelling. It should be offered in Jesus' Name.
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A Christian chatroom is an excellent place for the confession.
Give two reasons why a chatroom confession is important.
a. It proves the authenticity of an online conversion.
b. It gives the new Christian an immediate opportunity to confess his faith to a supportive group.
3. What should the new Believer type into the chatroom?
I was born again at time.
4. What should the new Believer do with his salvation IM as soon as it ends?
He should save it on a disk.
Name a book of the Bible that is a good one for a new Christian to read first.
The Gospel According to John is a good one to read first.
Name three possible sources of a Bible for a new Christian who doesn't own one.
a. A local church
b. A download from a Website
c. Software available at any computer store
In Whose Name should a new Christian be taught to pray?
A Christian should be taught to pray in Jesus' Name.
What three elements of prayer should a new Christian be encouraged to include in his personal prayers?
a. Praise
b. Thanksgiving
c. Petition
9. Cite and quote a Bible verse that tells a Christian to be constantly in an attitude of prayer.
I Thessalonians 5:17: "Pray without ceasing."
List two reasons why converts from Cyberspace might hesitate to contact a local church.
a. Disappointing experiences with churches
b. Lifestyles they fear will lead to rejection by church members
Where can you or a new Christian get information about churches and denominations?
Church and denominational Websites often contain this information.
If you are trying to establish contact between a new Believer and an unfamiliar church, whom should you contact at the church?
You should contact the pastor.
When a new Christian contacts a local pastor, what two topics should they discuss?
They should review the new Christian's salvation experience. They should also make plans for baptism.
If you have led someone to Jesus, who should be the new saint's mentor?
You should be his mentor, at least in the beginning.
How can a new Christian know that you have sent another Christian to get in touch with him online?
You can agree on a word or phrase to use in IM's and e-mails that will identify those you have sent.
If a new Believer online does not respond to your follow-up, what can you do?
Commit him to God's care.
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47 CHATROOMSAINT [9:45
PM]: If you type the prayer after me, you can save it as proof of
your salvation. That will help you when doubts come. Will you do
that?
64 CHATROOMSAINT [9:52
PM]: It always solidifies faith if you confess it right away. Are
you willing to type in a quick confession in the room?
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The King James Version is available for download.
Name a book of basic Bible studies that can be partially filled out online. What is the Web address for ordering the book?
River Bible Course is available at http://www.5loaves2fishes.org.nz.
Name a Website that includes a prayer-request directory. What is its address?
Petals
of Faith is at http://www.ilovejesus.com/worship/petalsoffaith.
Name one church where you could send a new Believer in Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA.
See Southern Baptist Convention, United Methodist Church, and Presbyterian Church in America Websites, among others. There are over a dozen possibilities.
Write the name and Web address of a Baptist church in Moonee Ponds, Victoria, Australia.
Moonee Ponds Baptist Church is at http://www.mpbc.org.au.
Name one item that might be included in a Christian Web Page or Website.
A personal Christian testimony and the plan of salvation are two items that might help identify a Web Page or Website as a Christian location.
Name a company that makes Websites available free of charge.
ILoveJesus.com and TruePath.com are two such companies.