Adapting Biblical Disciple-Making Evangelism Amidist Cultural Impediments

This study investigates how the early church adapted biblical disciple-making evangelism within its context. Exegeting key passages such as Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 2:42-47, Acts 20:20, 2 Timothy 2:2, 1 Corinthians 2:2, 4, and Acts 17, it defines the scope of disciple-making as it relates to evangelism. The research examines the impact of cultural impediments on the church's evangelistic efforts, focusing on strategies to improve soul winning and grow converted believers toward maturity in Christ. Based on documentary analysis, the study draws on narratives, Bible commentaries, and Ellen White writings as primary sources. It recommends that the church encourage members to both nurture existing believers toward maturity and actively lead unbelievers to Christ for salvation.

This study investigates how the early church adapted biblical disciple-making evangelism

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