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

c. Paul’s record of commitment, 2 Cor. 11.23-27

d. Filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions, Col. 1.24

e. Enduring suffering in ministry, 2 Tim. 4.5

III. The Gospel Outline: the Key Facts of Romans 10.9-10

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Rom. 10.9-10 - because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. [10] For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.

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A. Clause one: if you confess with your mouth: the lordship of Christ

1. Confession with the mouth as sign of both conviction and allegiance

2. The content of confession: the absolute sovereignty of Jesus Christ over all

a. Jesus died and rose to be Lord, Rom. 14.7-9.

b. All shall one day confess Jesus as Lord, Phil. 2.9-11.

B. Clause two: if you believe in your heart: the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ for sin

1. Christ Jesus actually physically died.