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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

Conclusion

» Salvation is God’s deliverance of humankind and creation from the power of the devil and the effects of sin. » Through faith in Jesus Christ, believers are delivered from Satan’s dominion and deception. » God’s deliverance in Christ also liberates believers from the effects of the Curse and sin through the power of the Spirit. » Evangelism is the declaration of God’s promised and prophesied deliverance through Jesus Christ to the entire world in the power of the Holy Spirit. The following questions were designed to help you review the material in the second video segment. Recognizing the intimate connection between evangelism, salvation, and deliverance will greatly affect the way in which you both understand and practice biblical ministry to the lost. Be clear and concise in your answers, and where possible, support with Scripture! 1. According to the Scriptures, what precisely was the reason that Jesus came into the world? How did Jesus’ death on the cross disarm the principalities and powers in their tyranny over us? 2. What is the protoevangelium and why is it so important for our under- standing of evangelism as proclaiming the message of God’s deliverance from satanic oppression? 4. How did the death of Jesus accomplish for humankind its deliverance from the power of the devil, especially our fear of death and the bondage we suffer from that fear? 5. In what way does Jesus’ resurrection provide us with confidence that the deliverance he won actually is accepted by God? 6. What does Scripture teach regarding Jesus' death as the sufficient penalty for our sin? 3. What role does Jesus’ life play in the destruction of the enemy? Be specific.

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