How are Disciples made?
By what method or means is God rescuing and gathering His people into the Kingdom of His Son and making them into disciples of Christ?
Proclaimation of the Word of God.
It is God's word. Totally inspired by God.
John 6:68, 69
It is the everyday injection of God's word into our lives. People as God's fellow workers.
Prayer
Spurgeon "Prayer is the engine room"
It is not an afterthought.
We have learned love from Jesus
A Gospel love
Perseverence
In God's power
With Humility, Confidence and boldness
It is God who is at work, powerfully
Ephesians 3:20, 21
Who makes disciples? Who looks after the vine?
Everyone
Trellis - building, budget, meetigs and programs
vine - people
God has an expectation - that people look after the vine.
It is not enough for us to grow in Christ. It is our task to help others do so.
1 Corinthians 3:5 - 7
God is an essential part of our spiritual growth. Your spiritual growth is your own responsibility. Resistance to growth can occur due to pride and willful disobedience.
Important items: an alarm clock and a Bible.
The Body of Christ - the 'grass roots'
Ephesians 4:11, 12
Every Christian
Created for Ministry
Eph 2:10
Called to Ministry
1 Peter 2:9, 10
Gifted for Ministry
1 Peter 4:10
Commanded to Minister
Matthew 20:26 - 28
You become a Christian - You become a better you. You have a personal relationship with God through Jesus,
Where are disciples made?
In Church on Sunday
In Your small group/Bible Study
At Home - learn everything day to day life and relationships
In Your community (neighbourhood, workplace, class, hobby group, sport)
Engage, Evangelise, Establish, Equip,
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