Evangelism and Spiritual Warfare, Mentor's Guide, MG08

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6. What elements must we be absolutely clear on when we share the good news of God’s salvation in Jesus Christ? What role does the message of the cross play in Gospel presentation? 7. According to Jesus and the apostles, what is the relationship of labor and suffering to the actual presentation of the Gospel message to others? 8. In Romans 10.9-10, what is the relationship between confession and belief? What precisely must the believer confess and believe in order to be saved (delivered) by God? 9. Can one be saved and forgiven if they deny the physical resurrection of Jesus Christ? Why or why not? 10. What is the sure promise in Romans 10.10 for the one who confesses Jesus as Lord, and believes in their heart that God raised him from the dead?

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Evangelism: The Content of the Good News of the Kingdom

Segment 2: Nicene Creed Content

Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis

Authentic evangelism is Christo-centric, in other words, it is centered on the person and work of Jesus of Nazareth and the claims made about his death, burial, and resurrection from the grave. To grasp the essential doctrine of Christ Jesus is essential for all God-honoring evangelism, and the Nicene Creed provides a biblically informed, historically accepted testimony of who Jesus is and what his entrance into the world produced. • In order to win others to Jesus and train those already won to do the same, we simply must know the truth concerning Jesus Christ. Evangelism is telling people of the person and work of Jesus Christ! • A thorough knowledge of who Jesus is and what he did lies at the heart of our faith and of the Gospel. Our objective for this segment, Nicene Creed Content , is to enable you to see that:

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