Gospel Interview Writing Assignment Instructions
Overview
World evangelization and sharing the gospel one-on-one with people is an essential part of the church and Christian faith. The biblical teaching that everyone is a sinner (Romans 3:23) is a direct result of the fall in the Garden of Eden (Romans 5:12). But even though sin and death entered the world through Adam’s disobedience, salvation and peace with God can come through Jesus Christ (I Corinthians 15:22; Romans 5:1). If you are a Christian, God desires for you to make disciples, which includes sharing the gospel with others so that others may know how to go to heaven by believing in Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19-20; John 3:16-17). If you are not a Christian, God desires that you accept His Son, Jesus Christ, and repent of your sins so that you too can be in a right relationship with Him (Luke 5:32; II Peter 3:9).
Instructions
For this assignment, you will show an understanding of the gospel message by writing out two different approaches to gospel presentations. You will also interview a non-Christian asking them important questions that can help to prepare a person to hear the gospel message (I Peter 3:15). Sharing the gospel (#10 below) is optional but encouraged.
Use the Gospel Interview Template to complete this assignment.
• Cover Page: Add a Cover Page using APA, MLA, or Turabian Style in The Gospel Message Instructions.
• Part One: (250–400 words) – Describe in detail two (2) methods of sharing the gospel including the scriptures(Don’t quote the verse just add the text) used in communicating it. “Sharing Jesus without Fear”, The Roman’s Road, FAITH, and Evangelism Explosion are examples of these methods. Add a Reference, Works Cited, or Bibliography at the bottom of Part One based on the formatting style of your choice (APA, MLA, or Turabian). The word count for this part is based on the methods addressed. The word count must be sufficient to adequately communicate the methods clearly.
• Part Two: (300–500 words) – The Gospel Interview Questions – Note: You are encouraged to audio record, with the person’s permission, the interview you have with them. That will help you to complete the assignment below after you meet with them. The word count for this part is based on the interviewee’s answers. The word count must be sufficient to adequately communicate their responses to the questions.
Note: If you are not a Christian, you have the option of answering these questions yourself. Also, after question 9, please finish the assignment by completing the alterativeassignments/questions.
1. Who did you interview? Were they a family member, neighbor, co-worker, friend, or stranger?
2. What has been your religious upbringing? Did your parents, or those who raised you, have religious beliefs? If so, what did they believe and practice?
3. If you could ask God a question, what would you ask Him and Why?
4. What has had the biggest impact on your current beliefs about God and Christianity?
5. What do believe regarding the Bible?
6. What do you believe about Jesus Christ?
7. Has someone ever shared with you how you could go to heaven? Explain their response.
8. What has been the greatest barrier to you becoming a follower of Jesus Christ?
9. If heaven exists, and you could go there, would you like to know how you can go to heaven?
10. If not, Why?
11. If they want to know how to go to heaven, share the gospel with them using one of the methods you shared in Part One or a method in which you are comfortable (This is optional but encouraged).
12. What happened?
Alternative Questions if you are not a Christian:
10. Please read The Gospel Message found in Module 2: Week 2.
11. What are your thoughts regarding The Gospel Message?
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
