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Inference can be defined as deriving new knowledge from existing knowledge through logical reasoning. There are two types of inference: antecedent and consequent. Antecedent inference derives a conclusion from premises where the truth of the premises implies the truth of the conclusion. Consequent inference derives a conclusion from premises where the falsity of the conclusion implies the falsity of one or more premises. Inference can also be mediate, involving reasoning through a third or middle term, or immediate, involving reasoning directly from one proposition to another without an intermediate step. Mediate inference includes deduction, reasoning from general to specific, and induction, reasoning from specific examples to general conclusions.
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4. Empowering Believers to Share Their Faith:
Discipleship equips believers to effectively share their faith with others and invite them to follow Jesus.
It provides the tools and confidence needed to disciple others, creating a ripple effect of spiritual growth.
Discipleship is not just about personal growth; it's also about reaching out to the world with the love and message of Christ.
5. Impacting the World for Christ:
Discipleship is essential for building a strong and vibrant church that can impact communities and the world for Christ.
Disciples who are equipped to live out their faith can make a significant difference in their families, workplaces, and neighborhoods.
By making disciples, the church can continue to grow and fulfill its mission of reaching the lost and transforming lives. Despite the benefits, many self-professing Christians today are not involved in discipleship. A recent study from the Barna Group showed that 39% of Christians were not engaged in discipleship at allthat is a huge percentage! And while 61% said they were involved in some level of discipleship, there are different levels of involvement.
In the Barna study, they defined Christians who were engaged in discipleship community as those who were both being discipled by someone and discipling others. We understand that discipleship is a broad term, and can encompass many things. For reference, here is how we define discipleship at Life on Life:
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Logic5
- 1. General Notion on Inference Signifies any process by which the mind proceeds from one or more propositions to other propositions Signifies the operation by which the mind gets new knowledge by drawing out the implications of what it already knows
- 2. General Notion on Inference Inference can either be ANTECEDENT or CONSEQUENT Antecedent Inference derived from antecedo which means that which goes before & is defined as that from which something is inferred e.g. Smoke is pouring out of the windows; the house must be on fire .
- 3. Relationship b/w Antecedent & Consequent the truth of the antecedent involves the truth of the consequent (but not vice versa) the falsity of consequent involves the falsity of the antecedent Consequent Inference derived from consequor which means that which follows after & is defined as that which is inferred from the antecedent e.g. All men are mortal; but you are man; ergo you are mortal
- 4. Mediate Inference consist of three propositions there is a medium (middle term or minor term) there is a new proposition as well as new truth e.g. All men are mortal; but you are man; ergo you are mortal e.g. No Dog is a cat; ergo no cat is a dog Immediate Inference consist of only two propositions there is no medium there is a new proposition but not a new truth
- 5. Immediate Inference is exemplified in eduction, the formulation of a new proposition by the interchange of the subject & predicate of an original proposition and/or by the use or removal of negatives. has four variations 1. Conversion can either be simple or partial conversion 2. Obversion 3. Contraposition 4. Inversion
- 6. Mediate Inference consist of the Deductive & inductive inference Deduction the process by which the mind proceed from a more universal truth to a less universal truth Induction the process by which the mind proceed from sufficiently enumerated instances to a universal truth e.g. All men are mortal but Peter is a man; ergo Peter is mortal. e.g. This ruminant (cow) is cloven-hoofed, this antelope, and goat are cloven-hoofedergo all ruminants are cloven-hoofed.
- 7. Thanks a lot folks for listening!