Evangelism and Spiritual Warfare, Mentor's Guide, MG08

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C. “And use their gifts for ministry and service”

1. Every Christian is given special gifts to be used in ministry, 1 Cor. 12.4-7.

2. Every member of the body of Christ has a role to play for the upbuilding of the body, 1 Pet. 4.10-11.

3. God wants every Christian to be fruitful and to contribute to the fulfillment of the Great Commandment and Great Commission in the context of a local assembly of believers .

a. The Great Commandment: new Christians bear fruit as they learn to love God with all their heart, mind, soul, and strength, and their neighbor as themselves, Matt. 22.37-40 (cf. the new commandment of John 13.34-35).

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b. The Great Commission: new Christians bear fruit as they learn to use their gifts to make disciples of Jesus Christ, Matt. 28.19-20.

4. Fruitfulness is the second major goal of follow-up: new Christians were created unto good works, loving service and bold witness of the Gospel.

a. John 15.16

b. John 15.8

c. Rom. 1.13