Dec 31, 2015
2 Corinthians 5:14 - 15 14Either way, Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life. 15He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for themselves. Instead, they will live for Christ, who died and was raised for them.
Mark 16:15 - 16 15And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. 16Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned. Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile.
Spiritual Decision Process
Awareness of the Supernatural
Awareness of the Supernatural
No effective knowledge of Christianity
No effective knowledge of Christianity
Initial Awareness of Christianity
Initial Awareness of Christianity
Interest in ChristianityInterest in Christianity
Awareness of the basic facts of the Gospel
Awareness of the basic facts of the Gospel
Grasp of implications of the Gospel
Grasp of implications of the Gospel
Positive attitude to the Gospel
Positive attitude to the Gospel
Awareness of personal need
Awareness of personal need
Challenge and decision to act
Challenge and decision to act
Repentance and faithRepentance and faith
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General Revelation
General Revelation
ConvictionConviction PresencePresence
ProclamationProclamation
PersuasionPersuasion
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RegenerationRegeneration
God’s Role Church’s Role Man’s Response
A New Disciple is Born Matthew 28:19-20
Evaluation of decisionEvaluation of decision
Initiation into the church
Initiation into the church
Become part of the process of making other disciples
Become part of the process of making other disciplesGrowth in understanding of the faith
Growth in understanding of the faithGrowth in Christian Character
Growth in Christian Character
Discovery and use of gifts
Discovery and use of gifts
Christian life-styleChristian life-style
Stewardship of resources
Stewardship of resources
PrayerPrayer
Effective sharing of faith and life
Effective sharing of faith and life
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SanctificationSanctification PresencePresencePersuasionPersuasion
God’s Role Church’s Role Man’s Response
2 Corinthians 5:17-21Everyone who belongs to Christ – new personGod was in Christ reconciling the world to himselfHe has given us this wonderful message of reconciliationGod is no longer counting people’s sins against themSpeaking for Christ we plead “come back to God”God made Jesus the sin sacrifice so we could be made right with God
III. Demonstrations
1 Corinthians 2:1-5Not using persuasive speechesPlain preachingRelying on the power of the Holy Spirit (NASB - demonstration of the Spirit and of power)Trust in God’s power not human persuasion
2 Corinthians 3:16 – 4:15When someone turns to the Lord Freedom See and reflect the Lord’s glory The Spirit makes us more and more like
God Metamorphosis into his image
Therefore – since God has given us this new way We reject shameful ways We tell the truth – not distorting the
Word of GodThe Good News is sometimes hidden People don’t see because Satan has
blinded themWe don’t preach about ourselvesGod has made his light shine in our hearts
Fragile pots containing great treasurePressed by troubles – not crushedPerplexed – not driven to despairHunted down – never abandonedKnocked down – not destroyedFace death – but have eternal lifeWe continue to preach because we have faithAs God’s grace reaches more and more people Greater thanksgiving God receives more glory
Motivated by the love of ChristServe him not ourselvesShare the Good News of God’s graceGod receives thanks and glory