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5. Persuasion generates spiritual multiplication.

6. Persuasion affirms the cost of discipleship.

7. Persuasion produces dynamic spiritual results.

a. Burdens for new ministry

b. Willingness to sacrifice and suffer for Christ

c. Bold testimony and proclamation

d. Engagement and service on behalf of others

VI. The Role of the Word of God in Effective Discipling in the Church

A. As the final authority regarding all matters of faith and practice – Isa. 8.20; 2 Pet. 1.20-21; 1 Pet. 1.22-25

1. Final authority about what we believe

2. Final authority about who we are

3. Final authority concerning how we ought to live

The Principle of Correspondence: We are to act as if the Word of God is true in everything it asserts, declares, and affirms, regardless of how things appear or seem.

B. As the main content of the discipling curricula – John 8.31-32

1. We are who God says we are.

2. We have what God says we have.

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3. We can do all God says we can do.

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4. We will be what God says we will be.