BTP 104: Evangelism and Discipleship

Subtitle: Sharing Your Faith and Making Followers of Christ</u>

Course Description

Welcome to BTP 104! This course is designed to move your faith from a personal reality to a public witness. If other courses have focused on what we believe, this course focuses on how we share those beliefs and help others grow. We will explore the biblical foundations, motivations, and practical methods for both evangelism (sharing the good news) and discipleship (guiding others to maturity in Christ). This course will equip you to articulate the gospel with clarity and confidence and to walk alongside new believers, helping them become fully devoted followers of Jesus who can, in turn, do the same for others.

Course Structure

This course is composed of five chapters, each building upon the last. Each chapter includes a detailed summary, five in-depth lessons, a chapter test, and an optional “Deep Dive” for further study. The course culminates in a final course test.

<u>Course:</u> Syllabus + Interactive Syllabus + 5 Chapters + Course Test

<u>Chapter:</u> Summary + 5 Lessons + Chapter Test + Deep Dive

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• <u>Articulate the Gospel:</u> Clearly and concisely explain the core components of the gospel message: God’s character, humanity’s sin, Christ’s solution, and the necessary response of faith and repentance.
• <u>Understand the Biblical Mandate:</u> Explain the theological and scriptural basis for the Great Commission, understanding it as a central command for all believers.
• <u>Develop a Heart for the Lost:</u> Cultivate a Spirit-led compassion and urgency for sharing the gospel with others.
• <u>Utilize Practical Methods:</u> Learn and apply various methods for sharing their faith, including personal testimony and using biblical frameworks.
• <u>Define Biblical Discipleship:</u> Articulate the goal and process of discipleship as modeled by Jesus and the early church.
• <u>Mentor New Believers:</u> Acquire the foundational skills to guide a new believer through the initial stages of their faith, establishing them in key spiritual disciplines.
• <u>Embrace a Lifestyle of Mission:</u> Integrate the principles of evangelism and discipleship into their daily life, viewing themselves as active participants in God’s redemptive plan.

Course Outline

Chapter 1: The Foundation: Understanding the Gospel Message

• Lesson 1: The Goodness of God & The Glory of Creation
• Lesson 2: The Gravity of Sin & The Problem of Separation
• Lesson 3: The Person & Work of Christ: The Perfect Solution
• Lesson 4: The Call to Repentance & Faith: Our Required Response
• Lesson 5: The Result of Salvation: Justification, Adoption, and Assurance

Chapter 2: The Commission: The Believer’s Mandate and Motivation

• Lesson 1: The Great Commission: A Command, Not a Suggestion (Matthew 28)
• Lesson 2: The Role of the Holy Spirit as Our Power and Guide
• Lesson 3: The Heart of the Evangelist: Cultivating Love and Urgency
• Lesson 4: Every Believer a Witness: The Priesthood of All Believers
• Lesson 5: Overcoming the Fear of Man: Finding Courage in God

Chapter 3: The Conversation: Practical Methods of Evangelism

• Lesson 1: Your Story, His Glory: Crafting and Sharing Your Personal Testimony
• Lesson 2: Friendship and Hospitality: Building Relational Bridges
• Lesson 3: Using Frameworks to Share the Gospel (e.g., The Romans Road, The Bridge)
• Lesson 4: Answering Common Objections with Grace and Truth
• Lesson 5: The Power of a Simple Question: Initiating Spiritual Conversations

Chapter 4: The Goal: From Conversion to Christlikeness

• Lesson 1: Beyond a Sinner’s Prayer: What is a Disciple?
• Lesson 2: The Master’s Plan: How Jesus Made Disciples
• Lesson 3: The Marks of a Maturing Disciple (Fruit of the Spirit, Obedience, Love)
• Lesson 4: The Cost of Discipleship: “Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me”
• Lesson 5: The Vision of Reproduction: Making Disciples Who Make Disciples

Chapter 5: The Process: Walking with Others in Their Faith

• Lesson 1: The First 72 Hours: Essential First Steps for a New Believer
• Lesson 2: Foundations for Growth: Establishing the Disciplines of Word and Prayer
• Lesson 3: The Importance of Community: Integrating into the Local Church
• Lesson 4: Life-on-Life: The Principles of Biblical Mentoring and Accountability
• Lesson 5: Teaching Obedience: Applying God’s Word to All of Life

Assessments & Grading

• <u>Chapter Quizzes:</u> Short quizzes will follow each lesson to assess comprehension.
• <u>Chapter Tests:</u> A test at the end of each of the five chapters will review the material covered.
• <u>Final Course Test:</u> A comprehensive final exam will cover the key ideas from all five chapters.
• <u>Passing Requirement:</u> To successfully complete this course, you must achieve a score of 80% or higher on each of the five Chapter Tests and the Final Course Test.