Romans 8:27-29 English Standard Version
27 And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
Highlight the issue of family and do not address the more complex issues that will follow in discipleship training. They need to become disciples before they can be trained. At this point they don’t need to discuss terms like justification and glorification.
Romans 8:30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.
“Slow, steady progress is better than daily excuses” Robin Sharma
1 Peter 4:8 edited
Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of mistakes.
Sinners don’t like to be constantly reminded of their sin. Being picky about every little mistake leads to frustration and kills enthusiasm. You do not spank a child that falls down when taking its first steps. Those who are to be born again do not have the Holy Spirit to guide them. They have us.
Never and I mean never lie to them. Hard questions may arise and do not feel like you have to have “the answer”. Admit that it might require a more learned scholar to answer some questions.
Remember that it is God that saves, we are nothing more than messengers delivering the gospel. Do not take failure personally. Plant the seed. Another may come along to water and yet another to dig and dung. Luke 13:8 “And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:” They are not ready to produce fruit.
While these are my thoughts and random advice, do not believe that this is the only way to present the gospel. Think back to your former life and rediscover how someone in your life led you to Christ.
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”