The lifestyle of Christian Discipleship
How can we remain devoted to God given all the difficult challenges we face in the places where we work live and play?
In answering this question we look at how Daniel approached life under extremely difficult circumstances. (Daniel 1:1-21)
The Disciples Supreme Motivation (2 Corinthians 5:14-15)
DISCIPLES ARE CONVINCED PEOPLE (v14)
Convinced that one died for all Convinced that in him they died and now live
DISCIPLES ARE COMPELLED PEOPLE (v15)
Compelled by Christ ‘s love to no longer live for themselves – Compelled by Christ ‘s love to live for him
THE CENTRE OF A DISCIPLE ‘S LIFE (John 15:5-8; Romans 6:3-4; 1 Corinthians 1:30; Galatians 2:20; 3:26-27)
THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A DISCIPLE ‘S LIFE
Personal DEVOTION (Psalm 27:4 8; Matthew 6:33; Acts 20:24; Philippians 1:21; Jude 1:20-23)
Corporate WORSHIP (Luke 4:16; Acts 2:42 46-47; Ephesians 4:11-16; 2 Timothy 3:16-4:5; Hebrews 10:25)
Significant COMMUNITY (John 13:34-35; Romans 1:12; Hebrews 10:22-25; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12)
Sacrificial SERVICE(Romans 12:4-8; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31; 1 Peter 4:10-11)
Redemptive INFLUENCE(Matthew 5:13-16; 9:9-13; Romans 1:12-17; 2 Corinthians 5:18-20; Philippians 2:14-16 )
Make Disciples: What followers of Jesus do (Matthew 28:16-20)
THE CONTEXT OF THE GREAT COMMISSION
Matthew 26:31-32; 28:7 10 16
THE CONTENT OF THE GREAT COMMISSION
Jesus’ authority (v18)
Jesus’ continuing mandate to mission (vv16-20a)
Jesus’ promise (v20b)
THE CHALLENGE TO RUC (to you and me!)
Born Again: Where Following Jesus Begins (John 2:23-3:15).
The account of Jesus talking with Nicodemus.
WHY IS IT NECESSARY TO BE BORN AGAIN? (vv35)
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE BORN AGAIN? (vv4-8)
HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO BE BORN AGAIN? (vv9-15)
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU ARE BORN AGAIN? (3:8; 7:45-52; 19:38-42)