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

a. Andrew and his brothers, John 1.40-42

b. The Philippian Jailer, Acts 16.30-33

c. Cornelius, Acts 10.24

2. Most natural and least threatening means to share the Good News among a people (no cold calling, all lifestyle and friendship evangelism)

3. Receptivity of oikos members to others within their circle (builds on the shared history, commitments, backgrounds, and concerns of the members)

4. Credibility gap of being an “outsider” becomes irrelevant for oikos members

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5. Expands and clarifies traditional missions language about “people group” or “target population” to other unique people groupings

6. Allows for rapid penetration of a group with the Gospel, faster than any other way

7. Makes follow-up of new Christians less awkward, strained, or impersonal

8. Allows entire family groups to be targeted