ADVANCED MERIT: CHRISTIAN SERVICE
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1. Explain the meaning of the following, and give a Scripture reference for each.
a. Grace Scripture _____________________ _____:_____
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b. Repentance Scripture _____________________ _____:_____
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c. Faith Scripture _____________________ _____:_____
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d. New Birth Scripture _____________________ _____:_____
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e. Sanctification Scripture _____________________ _____:_____
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2. Explain in detail the steps in becoming a Christian.
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3. Explain in detail the responsibilities you have after becoming a Christian,
including such things as conduct, faithfulness, stewardship, and witnessing.
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4. Personally lead a person to Christ. Continue to encourage the person by praying
for and with them, reading the Bible with them, discussing their problems, etc.
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5. Discuss with your pastor ways in which you can be of service to God and your
church. Then spend at least 15 hours engaged in Christian service.
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6. Make a list of the opportunities in the field of full-time Christian service.
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7. Interview two individuals engaged in full time Christian Service, such as a
pastor, an evangelist, a missionary, a chaplain. After the interview submit a
report including the answers to the following questions :
a. Date: ___/___/___ Who: __________________ Position: __________________
1) What Training and Education are needed?
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2) What opportunities are available?
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3) Is full-time Christian service satisfying and rewarding?
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4) What sacrifices are necessary?
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5) How did they receive their Calling?
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b. Date: ___/___/___ Who: __________________ Position: __________________
1) What Training and Education are needed?
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2) What opportunities are available?
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3) Is full-time Christian service satisfying and rewarding?
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4) What sacrifices are necessary?
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5) How did they receive their Calling?
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8. Interview a Layman who is active in Christian service, and discuss with them how
a person can serve Christ and the church as a layman engaged in another vocation.
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