Parents: What must I do to be Saved?

This article appeared over at realworldparents.com it's a great way for parents to get teenagers talking about rebirth and regeneration.

"Our talking points this week are built on Romans 5:1-11. We encourage you to spend a little time with that passage and then to look for some teachable moments in which to ask and discuss a few of the questions below.

Talking Points:

• “Terminator Salvation” just came out. How would you define the word salvation as Christians use it?
• In a few words, how does a person “get saved” or become a Christian? [Parent: Use this opportunity to make sure your child understands the basic gospel message.]
• What would you say we’re saved from?
• What do you think we’re saved for?
• In Romans 5, Paul explains several of the benefits of being saved. [Parent: Consider reading the first 11 verses with your child.]
• What do you think it’s worth to have peace with God? What would be wrong with not having peace with God?
• Do you think we have peace with Him even when we don’t feel like it? [Parent: Emphasize to your child that our status of being at peace with God does not go away—even when we don’t feel it. Because of Jesus, Christians are always at peace with God.]
• How would you define the word grace? What does it mean that people who are saved are in God’s grace?
• Is it ever a good thing for us to suffer? What are some of the ways that Christians suffer?
• How can suffering help us learn to trust God more?
• One of the things that God gives to Christians when they are saved is hope. How would you describe the hope that Christians have?
• What are you hoping for—looking forward to—after you die because you know you’re a Christian?
• What difference does it make that God gives His Spirit to Christians? How does the Spirit help us?
• Would you say that Jesus died for you because you’re a good person or because He knew you’d be able to pay Him back one day? [Parent: Emphasize that Romans 5 says we were powerless, sinners, and God’s enemies when Christi died for us.]
• Do you think someone has to make an effort to be a really good person before they can be saved by God? Why or why not?"