Class # 3

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“How to Give Your Faith Away”

Christian Discipleship Training

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Class # 1 & 2 Review

1. We discussed and defined Discipleship, Witnessing, and Evangelism
2. We identified the resources and methodology we would use in our study
3. We shared motives and goals for attending and preconceived ideas about witnessing and evangelism
4. We confirmed the Biblical commands to disciple, witness and to evangelize.
5. We discussed that though we might want to “give our faith away” we cannot – only the Holy Spirit can change hearts
6. We identified how we can be used by the Holy Spirit to make others hungry for Christ
7. We review the costs involved in Christian discipleship using Luke 14:25-35
8. We discussed the three types of faith as Paul Little defined them
9. We reflect on the level of our own faith and our spiritual journey
10. We examined the “Damascus Road and Commitment/Sanctification” paths to faith

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Questions to Ponder/Share/Discuss – Knowledge

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Which one of the types of faith as described by Paul Little do you have?

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To what/who do you credit your type of faith?

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Is it possible to move from from type of faith to another?

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Can you articulate/explain a “Road to Damascus Experience”?

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Can you articulate/explain “Commitment” and ”Sanctification”?

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How do you feel about the statement below?

To be an effective disciple of Christ you must have committed faith.

Class # 3 – Knowledge�Why and What We Believe

What are the Essential of the Christian Faith?

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Allen Barr – The Beat

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(https://youtu.be/3QX9RzKL1Zs?si=cYOjqAa2RugoY2kd

Essentials of Christian Faith�Allen Barr

# 1 – Bodily Resurrection of Jesus Christ

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# 2 - Jesus is the only way to get to God

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#3 The Deity and Humanity of Jesus Christ

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#4 Inerrancy of the Bible

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#5 Monotheism and the Trinity

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Essentials of the Faith �By PersueGod.org

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https://youtu.be/1hsXqYV9KD4?si=b6iTg3HnwuMzspep

Five Truths Every Christian Believes�By PersueGod.org

1. The Bible is God’s Word
2. God is Three in One
3. Jesus is Fully God
4. We are Saved by Faith
5. There’s Life after Death

�The Christian Message – First Steps to God�InterVarsity Christian Fellowship �

God

God loves you (John 3:16)

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Humanity

God, who created everything, made us for himself, to find purpose in fellowship with him (Colossians 1:16).

But we rebelled ad turned away from God (Isaiah 53:6). The penalty is eternal death (Romans 6:23).

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Christ

God became human in the person of Jesus Christ to restore the broken fellowship (Colossians 1:19-20. Christ lived a perfect life (1 Peter 2:22).

Christ died as a substitute for us by paying the death penalty for our rebellion (Romans 5:8). He rose (1Corinthians 15:3-4)and is alive today to give us a new life of fellowship with God, now and forever (John 10:10).

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Response & Cost�InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

Response

• I must repent from my rebellion (Matthew 4:17)
• I must believe that Christ died to provide forgiveness and a new life of fellowship with God (John 1:12)
• I must receive Christ as my Savior and Lord and with the intent to obey Him. I do this in prayer by inviting Him into my life (Revelation 3:20)

Cost

There is no cost to you, your salvation comes to you freely (Ephesians 2:8-9)

But it comes at a high cost to God (1Peter 1: 18-19)

Ultimately, your response is a life of discipleship (Luke 9:23-24)

I Peter 3:15

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But I your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.

Group Assignment

1. Divide into groups and pick a scribe and a presenter

II. Write your “elevator speeches” (1-3 minutes)

Question # 1 –What do Christians believe?

Question # 2 –Why are you a Christian?

II Include your essentials when appropriate

1. Practice your speeches
2. Time your speeches
3. Share your speeches

Preparing Our Answers �“Know Why You Believe” – Paul E. Little

1. Is Christianity Rational?
2. Is There a God?
3. Is Christ God?
4. Did Christ Rise from the dead?
5. Is the Bible God’s word?
6. Are the Bible documents reliable?

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* Hint: Look for key words/terms to include in your answers before getting hung up in the narrative!

Steps to Becoming an Effective Ambassador for Christ

• Recognize that opportunities to witness are of two types: “one time opportunity” and “repeated opportunities
• Pray for the one to whom you feel called to witnesses
• Pray for the opportunity and for guidance within the opportuity
• Learn to Listen
• Be an encourager
• “Walk a Miles in another man’s Shoes”
• Building relationships

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Walking By Faith

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https://youtu.be/LcSmJdhMzSQ?list=RDLcSmJdhMzSQ