information
[ in-fer-mey-shun ]
noun
1 knowledge communicated or received concerning a particular
fact or circumstance;
2 knowledge gained through study, communication, research,
instruction, etc.; factual data
We see the information stage as having three parts:
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Receiving information or knowledge about something helps you to form thoughts and ideas about it
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Being informed about something and gathering information on a topic increases your knowledge of the subject area
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When someone asks for information, you will be able to share the knowledge you have
For example:
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I wonder what the bible says about salvation. To find this out, I will read the bible, ask questions and engage in discussions around this topic in order to determine the answer.
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Now that I've explored this topic I feel like I have a better understanding of what the bible says about salvation.
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When I was in work the other day and I was talking about Jesus, they asked what salvation means. I was able to give them an educated answer and felt more confident in my answer because I was simply sharing knowledge that I had recently gained.
Our training within the 'Information' phase of discipleship can include topics such as:
What is evangelism?
Sharing good news
What is the Gospel?
Good news
Who is the Gospel for?
Everyone!
"We are the bibles the world is reading
we are the creeds the world is needing
we are the sermons the world is heeding"
Billy Graham
