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Mi n i s t r y i n a Mu l t i -Cu l tura l and Unchur ched Soc i et y

3. The family of Christ guarantees it, 1 John 3.1-3.

4. The enemies of Christ try to prevent it, 1 John 3.8; 2 Cor. 4.4; John 8.32ff.

5. The testimony of the Apostles of Christ settle it, Gal. 1.8-11; 1 Cor. 15.1-4; Jude 3-4.

6. The agents of Christ present it.

a. The Holy Spirit of God, John 14-16; Acts 1

b. The role of the preacher (the sent one), Rom. 10

7. The heart of the hearer receives it (e.g., the parable of the soils, Matt. 13).

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Should we emphasize conversion in a multi-cultural, unchurched setting? Why or why not?

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C. Essence of true response to the Good News: repentance and faith, Acts 17.22-31

1. Repentance: metanoia (the movement of the convicted heart)

Redirection of the life under God’s reign