Evangelism and Spiritual Warfare, Mentor's Guide, MG08

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b. Helping my church reach the world for Christ

(1) We are called to fight the good fight, 1 Tim. 6.12.

(2) We must train believers to contend for the faith that has been passed down to us from the apostles, Jude 1.3.

Conclusion

» 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. The following questions were designed to help you review the material in the second video segment. Follow-up is an integral element within all biblical evangelism; when a new Christian accepts Jesus, our responsibility is to ensure that the little newborn believer is fed, cleansed, protected, and cared for with the love of a spiritual parent. This involves primarily our ability to link them to a new body of believers as quickly as possible. Be clear and concise in your answers, and where possible, support with Scripture! 1. In what sense is baptism a primary and persuasive sign of being incorporated ( brought into ) the body of Christ? Can one be saved without baptism? Explain your answer. 2. In what sense does membership in a local assembly protect the newborn Christian from those things and influences which may seek to undermine their new-found faith?

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Student Questions and Response

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3. Why is the assurance of salvation such an important doctrine for the new believer? What essentially does this doctrine involve?