EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLESHIP Outline: Click on a topic ...

1 MAIN | ABOUT US | CALL TO MISSIONS | COURSES | TERMS OF USE | DOWNLOAD | CONTACT US EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLESHIP Outline: Click on a topic below to go to that topic For a loose translation of this website and all of the linked websites in other languages, go to and enter the URL of this website: of this Between EVANGELISM and DISCIPLESHIP Evangelize and Make Disciples? Should Evangelize? for Evangelizing are the Prospects? Should We Evangelize to Evangelize A. The Master Plan B. Personal EVANGELISM C. Relationship EVANGELISM D. Evangelistic Sermons E. Mass EVANGELISM F. Saturation EVANGELISM G. Intentional EVANGELISM H. Overcoming Hindrances A. Process of DISCIPLESHIP B. Spiritual Multiplication C.

2 DISCIPLESHIP for Leaders and Followers D. Curriculum and Related for Students Copyright 2006 All rights reserved. Select the language, and Click translate. Then you ll see the Missions Training website and all Page 1 of 2 EVANGELISM other linked websites in the language of your choice. A similar translator tool is found at: Page 2 of 2 EVANGELISM EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLESHIP I. Objectives of This Module On completion of this module, you should : Be able to define the terms convert, disciple, and DISCIPLESHIP Know the relationship between EVANGELISM and DISCIPLESHIP Understand the Biblical basis for making disciples Know the rewards and persecution involved with making disciples Know what prospects will generally respond best to our witness Begin praying that God would reveal where he wants you to make disciples Understand the master plan for EVANGELISM Know the process of personal EVANGELISM Understand what the acronym FIRE represents State the two diagnostic questions of EVANGELISM explosion Write your personal testimony State the Four Spiritual Laws Memorize the Scripture references from the Romans Road Be able to lead a person to Christ using John 3 State

3 The five ways for spiritual growth as given on an evangecube Know the Scripture reference for speaking the truth in love. Respond to the objection that one needs to work their way to salvation Explain why Christianity is a relationship Know why pluralism cannot be true Understand the importance of relationship EVANGELISM Know the meaning of mass EVANGELISM and saturation EVANGELISM Know the process of DISCIPLESHIP Be able to explain spiritual multiplication Name three principles that Paul exemplified in making disciples Know five practical ideas from Waylon B. Moore for training disciples Develop a brief outline for a six-month-long curriculum to train disciples BACK TO OUTLINE Page 1 of 1 EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLESHIP - Objectives1/7/2012 EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLESHIP II.

4 Relationship Between EVANGELISM and DISCIPLESHIP EVANGELISM is proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ to the lost. The lost are those people who do not believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. They are like lost sheep, which a good shepherd seeks and brings to safety (Matt. 18:12). The goal of EVANGELISM is to win converts. A convert is one who becomes a believer in Christ; he is converted from being a non-believer to being a believer. A disciple is a convert who adheres to the basics of the Christian faith. The word "disciple" means a pupil, someone who learns by following. Such knowledge is more than head knowledge it is also heart-knowledge. True disciples not only know about Christ, they also follow the teaching of Christ.

5 In Christian theology, DISCIPLESHIP is the process of training individuals to become mature disciples. DISCIPLESHIP is more than just sharing information it involves developing individuals to love and obey God. EVANGELISM and DISCIPLESHIP are linked together. EVANGELISM results in converts, and converts are trained to become disciples. Disciples evangelize to reach more converts, who are trained to become disciples. So EVANGELISM leads to disciples and disciples evangelize until the Gospel is spread throughout the world. Whenever possible, DISCIPLESHIP should follow EVANGELISM . EVANGELISM results in people being spiritually reborn (see John 3:3), so new converts are spiritual babies. Converts need DISCIPLESHIP in order to grow to maturity.

6 It is not right to create a physical baby and then abandon it. In the same way, it is not right to create a spiritual baby and then abandon it. Converts need to be trained by other Christians. Consider the relationship of EVANGELISM and DISCIPLESHIP with missions. Christian missions involve proclaiming the Gospel across cultures. So a missionary spreads the Gospel to a people group or culture different from his own. EVANGELISM and DISCIPLESHIP are the processes by which mission work is accomplished. EVANGELISM and DISCIPLESHIP also occur within one s own culture, so not all EVANGELISM and DISCIPLESHIP falls within the context of missions. BACK TO OUTLINE Page 1 of 1 EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLESHIP - Relationship Between EVANGELISM and EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLESHIP III.

7 Why Evangelize and Make Disciples? Consider the Biblical basis for EVANGELISM and DISCIPLESHIP . A. Christ Commanded It. In each of the four Gospels and in Acts, Jesus commanded his followers to make disciples. The Great Commission is found in the following Scripture: 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Matthew 28:18-20 NIV). 15 He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.

8 16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. (Mark 16:15,16 NIV). 46 He told them, "This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. (Luke 24:46-48 NIV). 21 Again Jesus said, "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." 22 And with that he breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit. 23If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven." (John 20:21-23 NIV). 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

9 " 9 After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. (Acts 1:8,9 NIV). The importance of the Great Commission is emphasized by its appearance as part of the last instructions of Christ to his disciples in all four Gospels. And in Acts, the Great Commission is the last words of Christ prior to his ascension. B. To Save Sinners. Christ commands EVANGELISM and DISCIPLESHIP so that sinners may be saved from hell. Hell is a place of suffering (see Luke 16:19-31). Christ said to fear God, who is able to cast sinners into hell. 4 "I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. 5 But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him Page 1 of 3 EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLESHIP - Why Evangelize and Make Disciples?

10 1/7/2012 who, after the killing of the body, has power to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him. (Luke 12:4,5 NIV). Apart from Christ, people are condemned to die and go to hell (see John 3:16-18; Rev. 20:15). Those who are not saved during their one life here on earth will be eternally separated from God. Scripture says that each person lives once on earth, and then faces judgment. 27 Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, 28so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him. (Hebrews 9:27,28 NIV). Jesus died on a cross to pay the penalty for sin, so that sinners could be saved from hell.