1 Becoming a Global Christian Dr. Jim Cecy, JARON Ministries Session #1 CGBC World Christian Conference Friday, February 10, 7:00 pm © Dr. James M. Cecy, JARON Ministries International, Fresno, CA.

2 Introduction

3 Acts 1:8

4 Introduction Acts 1:8  The local church exists for two reasons

5 Introduction Acts 1:8  The local church exists for two reasons 1. It gathers for edification. I Corinthians 14:12,26

6 Introduction Acts 1:8  The local church exists for two reasons 1. It gathers for edification. I Corinthians 14:12,26 2. It scatters for evangelism. II Corinthians 5:20

7 Introduction Acts 1:8  The local church exists for two reasons 1. It gathers for edification. I Corinthians 14:12,26 2. It scatters for evangelism. II Corinthians 5:20

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9 Seven Principles on How to Become A Global Christian

10 Seven Principles on How to Become A Global Christian Colossians 4:3-5

11 Seven Principles on How to Become A Global Christian Principle #1 To become a global Christian I must join with others in being devoted to prayer. (Colossians 4:3)

12 Seven Principles on How to Become A Global Christian

13 Seven Principles on How to Become A Global Christian Principle #2  To become a global Christian I must be willing to go anywhere God leads. (Colossians 4:3)

14 Seven Principles on How to Become A Global Christian

15 Seven Principles on How to Become A Global Christian Principle #3  To become a global Christian I must be willing to help proclaim the Gospel (i.e. the mysteries) of Christ to unbelievers the world over. (Colossians 4:3)

16 Seven Principles on How to Become A Global Christian

17 Seven Principles on How to Become A Global Christian Principle #4  To be a global Christian I must be willing to suffer while proclaiming the Gospel. (Colossians 4:3)

18 Seven Principles on How to Become A Global Christian

19 Seven Principles on How to Become A Global Christian Principle #5  To become a global Christian I must be willing to learn more effective methods of communicating the Gospel clearly to the outermost parts of the world. (Colossians 4:4)

20 Seven Principles on How to Become A Global Christian

21 Seven Principles on How to Become A Global Christian Principle #6  To become a global Christian I must be committed to walking wisely before unbelievers. (Colossians 4:5)

22 Seven Principles on How to Become A Global Christian

23 Seven Principles on How to Become A Global Christian Principle #7  To become a global Christian I must be committed to making the most of the opportunities God provides. (Colossians 4:5)

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25 Concluding Challenge

26 Concluding Challenge “The will of God will never take us where the grace of God will not follow.”

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