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

a. Rom. 6.3-4

b. Matt. 28.19

c. 1 Pet. 3.21

2. Witness and testimony before other believers of your identification with him (baptism as a sign of your new connection with the body of Christ in purpose and mission)

a. 1 Cor. 12.13

b. Gal. 3.27

3. Mark of your connection to a local assembly (baptism as a link to your affiliation with a particular local community of believers)

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B. Membership is a formal means of affirming your allegiance to a particular body of Christians, 1 John 2.19-21

1. Why is it important?

a. Public connection to a gathered assembly

b. Recognition by leaders and members of your place in the family