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Evangelism begins with preparation of lessons, translation of key scriptures and literacy. Most tribal groups are illiterate so it is important for them to learn to read and write in their own language to eventually read the scriptures once it has been translated into their own language.
Evangelism also involves asking questions to make the people think through their own worldview and to see inconsistencies or contradictions. The goal is to ready the people to listen to the teaching of the scriptures.
Teaching is done chronologically to build a firm foundation on which to present the life, death and resurrection of Christ as God’s substitutionary sacrifce to pay for their sins that separate them from God. Emphasis is placed on their helplessness to earn their own righteousness and that God’s righteousness can only be received by faith.
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