Evangelism and Spiritual Warfare, Mentor's Guide, MG08

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B. Evangelism as “telling as well as showing”: communicating the Good News

1. In public preaching

a. With clarity about Jesus Christ

(1) Repentance toward God and faith in Jesus Christ, Acts 20.20-24

(2) Preaching Jesus Christ and him crucified, 1 Cor. 2.1-5

b. Open testimony before the minds and consciences of others

(1) Before God in Christ, 2 Cor. 2.17

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(2) Simply, with godly sincerity, 2 Cor. 1.12

(3) Open statement of the Gospel, 2 Cor. 4.2

2. In private testimony

a. Philip and the eunuch, Acts 8.35-36

b. Always ready at all times, public and private, 2 Tim. 4.1-2

3. Accompanied by much labor and suffering

a. Sharing in suffering for the Gospel, 2 Tim. 1.8-9

b. Becoming a fool for Christ’s sake, 1 Cor. 4.10-13