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CONSOLIDATION. What is CONSOLIDATION?. The CARE and ATTENTION we should give to the new believer in order to reproduce Christ’s CHARACTER in him or her. Objectives of CONSOLIDATION.
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What isCONSOLIDATION? The CARE and ATTENTION we should give to the new believer in order to reproduce Christ’s CHARACTER in him or her.
Objectives ofCONSOLIDATION • To CARE for the new believer, be aware of their VALUE to God, and ensure they bear lasting FRUIT for the Lord. • To produce in them the CHARACTER of Jesus Christ. • To KEEP in the church every new believer that God has placed in our hands. • To turn every believer into a DISCIPLE-MAKER.
Principles ofCONSOLIDATION • VERIFYINGSALVATION • to reaffirm his decision and to overcome any preconceived ideas that they may have • TEACHINGDOCTRINE • to teach the new believer a new lifestyle • FELLOWSHIP • to promote Christian fellowship in the family of God • HOLINESS • PRAYER
Five lessons onEVANGELISM • The Teaching of LOVE • John 3:16, Jeremiah 31:3, John 10:10 • The Teaching About SIN • Romans 3:23, Romans 3:10-12 • The Teaching of Christ as THE ONLY & SUFFICIENT SAVIOR • John 14:6, Galatians 3:13, Ephesians 2:8-9, Isaiah 53:5, 1John 1:7 • The Teaching of REPENTANCE • Acts 3:19, Isaiah 1:18, Proverbs 28:13 • The Teaching About ACCEPTING CHRIST • John 1:12
Objective ofVERIFICATION • To SHOW and CONFIRM the love of God to everyone • To MAKE SURE they have received Jesus and understood that he is now in their heart • To find out their NEEDS and show them that Christ can supply all those needs
How to CONFIRM & VERIFY the new believer’s salvation? • INTRODUCE yourself • BREAK THE ICE • Ask simple DIAGNOSTIC QUESTIONS • WHERE IS CHRIST NOW? In my heart… • WHY DO YOU THINK HE IS THERE? Because the Word of God says so, and I believe it. • WHAT DID CHRIST DO AT THE CROSS? He died for my sins. • WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO TO BE SAVED? Believe in Christ and accept him into my heart. • INTRODUCE or REINFORCE specific teaching points that are relevant to the person you are consolidating • Fill out the VERIFICATION FORM • PRAY for them
ThePREPARATIONforConsolidation • HOLY LIFE • COMPASSION for souls • Knows the WORD OF GOD • Must have RIGHT ATTITUDE • PRAYER specialist
PRAYER LIFE of theConsolidator • Taking a PERSONAL INTEREST in the people • CONFESS THE SINS OF THE PEOPLE as if they are your own • PLEAD FOR GOD’S MERCY • DECLARE WAR IN PRAYER a battle in the spiritual realm
In PRAYER OFREPENTANCE,emphasize four things • Their NEED of God: “I need You!” • Their CONDITION: “I am a sinner!” • Their REPENTANCE: “Forgive me, I don’t want to fail you.” • Their ACCEPTANCE: ”I receive you and believe you!”