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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

Follow-Up and Incorporation

Segment 2: Prompt Incorporation into the Assembly of Believers

Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis

New believers must be baptized and oriented as new members of the local body of believers as soon as possible. Evangelism makes ample provision to connect every new believer with a healthy, growing body of disciples. In this way, the new converts will be instructed in the Christian basics, taught the importance of pastoral care, and equipped to function as members of the body of Christ. Our objective for this segment, Prompt Incorporation into the Assembly of Believers , is to enable you to see that: • Baptism is an initial and important sign of faith in Jesus Christ which should take place immediately after one’s profession of faith in Jesus. • Membership is a formal and effective means of affirming one’s allegiance to a particular body of Christians (and so demonstrate one’s allegiance to Christ). • New believers must be instructed in the basics of the faith, assurance of salvation, a spiritual walk with God, and living in Christian community. • Follow-up teaches new converts the importance of pastoral care and oversight , as well as how to function as a full member of the body of Christ.

Summary of Segment 2

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I. Help Them to Publicly Affirm Their Faith: Baptism and Membership

Video Segment 2 Outline

A. Baptism is a primary and persuasive sign of incorporation into Christ and the Church.

1. Obedience to the command of Christ (baptism is sign of your union and allegiance to Christ)