THE ENGEL SCALE

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THE ENGEL SCALE Spiritual Decision Process Model
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THE ENGEL SCALE Spiritual Decision Process Model
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Awareness of Supreme Being but no effective
knowledge of Gospel.
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THE ENGEL SCALE Spiritual Decision Process Model
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Initial awareness of Gospel.
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Awareness of Supreme Being but no effective
knowledge of Gospel.
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THE ENGEL SCALE Spiritual Decision Process Model
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2
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-2
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Awareness of fundamentals of Gospel.
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Initial awareness of Gospel.
-8
Awareness of Supreme Being but no effective
knowledge of Gospel.
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THE ENGEL SCALE Spiritual Decision Process Model
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2
1
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-2
-3
-4
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Grasp of implications of Gospel.
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Awareness of fundamentals of Gospel.
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Initial awareness of Gospel.
-8
Awareness of Supreme Being but no effective
knowledge of Gospel.
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THE ENGEL SCALE Spiritual Decision Process Model
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2
1
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-1
-2
-3
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Positive attitude toward Gospel.
-5
Grasp of implications of Gospel.
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Awareness of fundamentals of Gospel.
-7
Initial awareness of Gospel.
-8
Awareness of Supreme Being but no effective
knowledge of Gospel.
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THE ENGEL SCALE Spiritual Decision Process Model
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2
1
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-1
-2
Personal problem recognition.
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Positive attitude toward Gospel.
-5
Grasp of implications of Gospel.
-6
Awareness of fundamentals of Gospel.
-7
Initial awareness of Gospel.
-8
Awareness of Supreme Being but no effective
knowledge of Gospel.
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THE ENGEL SCALE Spiritual Decision Process Model
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2
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DECISION TO ACT
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Personal problem recognition.
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Positive attitude toward Gospel.
-5
Grasp of implications of Gospel.
-6
Awareness of fundamentals of Gospel.
-7
Initial awareness of Gospel.
-8
Awareness of Supreme Being but no effective
knowledge of Gospel.
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THE ENGEL SCALE Spiritual Decision Process Model
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2
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Repentance and faith in Christ.
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-2
DECISION TO ACT
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Personal problem recognition.
-4
Positive attitude toward Gospel.
-5
Grasp of implications of Gospel.
-6
Awareness of fundamentals of Gospel.
-7
Initial awareness of Gospel.
-8
Awareness of Supreme Being but no effective
knowledge of Gospel.
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THE ENGEL SCALE Spiritual Decision Process Model
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2
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A NEW CREATION
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Repentance and faith in Christ.
-2
DECISION TO ACT
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Personal problem recognition.
-4
Positive attitude toward Gospel.
-5
Grasp of implications of Gospel.
-6
Awareness of fundamentals of Gospel.
-7
Initial awareness of Gospel.
-8
Awareness of Supreme Being but no effective
knowledge of Gospel.
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THE ENGEL SCALE Spiritual Decision Process Model
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2
Post-decision evaluation.
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A NEW CREATION
-1
Repentance and faith in Christ.
-2
DECISION TO ACT
-3
Personal problem recognition.
-4
Positive attitude toward Gospel.
-5
Grasp of implications of Gospel.
-6
Awareness of fundamentals of Gospel.
-7
Initial awareness of Gospel.
-8
Awareness of Supreme Being but no effective
knowledge of Gospel.
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THE ENGEL SCALE Spiritual Decision Process Model
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2
Incorporation into Body.
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Post-decision evaluation.
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A NEW CREATION
-1
Repentance and faith in Christ.
-2
DECISION TO ACT
-3
Personal problem recognition.
-4
Positive attitude toward Gospel.
-5
Grasp of implications of Gospel.
-6
Awareness of fundamentals of Gospel.
-7
Initial awareness of Gospel.
-8
Awareness of Supreme Being but no effective
knowledge of Gospel.
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THE ENGEL SCALE Spiritual Decision Process Model
ETERNITY
Conceptual and behavioral growth begins.
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2
Incorporation into Body.
1
Post-decision evaluation.
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A NEW CREATION
-1
Repentance and faith in Christ.
-2
DECISION TO ACT
-3
Personal problem recognition.
-4
Positive attitude toward Gospel.
-5
Grasp of implications of Gospel.
-6
Awareness of fundamentals of Gospel.
-7
Initial awareness of Gospel.
-8
Awareness of Supreme Being but no effective
knowledge of Gospel.
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ETERNITY

Conceptual and behavioral growth begins.
3
2
Incorporation into Body.
1
Post-decision evaluation.
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A NEW CREATION
-1
Repentance and faith in Christ.
-2
DECISION TO ACT
Rejection
-3
Personal problem recognition.
-4
Positive attitude toward Gospel.
-5
Grasp of implications of Gospel.
-6
Awareness of fundamentals of Gospel.
-7
Initial awareness of Gospel
-8
Awareness of Supreme Being but no effective
knowledge of Gospel.
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ETERNITY

Conceptual and behavioral growth begins.
3
2
Incorporation into Body.
1
Post-decision evaluation.
--
A NEW CREATION
REGENERATION
-1
Repentance and faith in Christ.
-2
DECISION TO ACT
Rejection
-3
Personal problem recognition.
-4
Positive attitude toward Gospel.
-5
Grasp of implications of Gospel.
-6
Awareness of fundamentals of Gospel.
-7
Initial awareness of Gospel
-8
Awareness of Supreme Being but no effective
knowledge of Gospel.
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ETERNITY

Conceptual and behavioral growth begins.
3
2
Incorporation into Body.
1
Post-decision evaluation.
--
A NEW CREATION
REGENERATION
-1
Repentance and faith in Christ.
Evangelism or Making Disciples
-2
DECISION TO ACT
Rejection
-3
Personal problem recognition.
-4
Positive attitude toward Gospel.
-5
Grasp of implications of Gospel.
-6
Awareness of fundamentals of Gospel.
-7
Initial awareness of Gospel
-8
Awareness of Supreme Being but no effective
knowledge of Gospel.
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ETERNITY
NURTURE or TRAINING DISCIPLES
Conceptual and behavioral growth begins.
3
2
Incorporation into Body.
1
Post-decision evaluation.
--
A NEW CREATION
REGENERATION
-1
Repentance and faith in Christ.
Evangelism or Making Disciples
-2
DECISION TO ACT
Rejection
-3
Personal problem recognition.
-4
Positive attitude toward Gospel.
-5
Grasp of implications of Gospel.
-6
Awareness of fundamentals of Gospel.
-7
Initial awareness of Gospel
-8
Awareness of Supreme Being but no effective
knowledge of Gospel.
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THE ENGEL SCALE Spiritual Decision Process Model