I. The sinner must see his sin

A. A need for restoration (Galatians 6:1; James 5:19-20)
B. Reactions to sin (Jeremiah 2:23, 26)
C. Often prevented by pride, such as in the case of the Pharisees (Matthew 9:10-13)
D. Modern day examples
1. Fornication (1 Corinthians 6:9-10)
2. Abortion (Proverbs 6:17)
3. Denominationalism (1 Corinthians 1:10)

II. The sinner must be convinced he is lost because of sin

A. Many never know the truth (2 Thessalonians 1:7-9)
B. Christians have a responsibility to teach (Ezekiel 3:18-19; Matthew 28:19-20)

III. The sinner must be convinced of God’s displeasure with sin

A. The need for repentance (Isaiah 59:1-2)
B. Unrepented sin leads to eternal death (Romans 6:23a; Ephesians 2:12)

IV. The sinner must know that God provides deliverance

A. Ephesians 2:13
B. False gods cannot deliver man (Jeremiah 2:28)
C. Only Jesus Christ provides salvation (Romans 6:23b; James 4:7-10)