We Invite, They Commit, We Follow Up

Use the following resources to learn that invitations and personal agency are essential in conversion and how to extend invitations that help others repent and come unto Christ.

Study Questions and Resources:

• What does it mean to declare repentance?

  • “Helping Others Make Commitments: The Door to Faith and Repentance” (PMG, 8)

  • D&C 11:9

  • “Activity: Personal or Companion Study” (PMG, 197)

• How can you know you are successful in helping others come unto Christ?

  • “A Successful Missionary” (PMG, 10–11)

• What is the role of agency as it relates to investigators’ commitments?

  • “Follow Up” (PMG, 200)

  • 2 Nephi 2:16

  • John 7:17

  • 2 Nephi 26:33

  • Alma 12:31

• How should you invite people to make commitments?

  • “Ask Direct Questions” (PMG, 197)

  • “Promise People Blessings” (PMG, 197–98)

  • “Bear Testimony Frequently” (PMG, 198–200)

  • “Extend Commitment Invitations” (PMG, 195–96)

  • D&C 15:6

• What must an investigator feel in order to receive conversion?

  • Alma 22:15–18

  • Acts 2:37–38

  • Chastity pamphlet (also PMG, 77)

  • The Word of Wisdom pamphlet (also PMG, 78)

  • Tithing and Fast Offerings pamphlet (also PMG, 78–80)