Evangelism and Spiritual Warfare, Mentor's Guide, MG08

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E V A N G E L I S M A N D S P I R I T U A L W A R F A R E

d. 1 Cor. 3.6-7

II. Why Is Follow-Up Necessary When Evangelism Occurs?

A. New converts are vulnerable to attack from the enemy and need protection, Acts 20.28-31.

1. Note the parable of the sower, Matt. 13

a. The devil’s direct interference

b. The persistent cares of this world

c. The shallow rootedness of new believers in their faith

d. Proneness to error and deception

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2. Paul was very concerned about the establishment of new believers in the faith.

a. The Thessalonians, 1 Thess. 3.1-5

b. The Galatians, Gal. 3.1-4

c. The Philippians, Phil. 1.23-26