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Growing Toward Spiritual Maturity

Growing Toward Spiritual Maturity. Becoming a Disciple of Jesus Christ Chapter 2. Types of Disciples. In general, a follower A type of follower as defined by degree of commitment The “twelve” who were appointed by Jesus Followers seeking their own benefit. Types of Disciples.

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Growing Toward Spiritual Maturity

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  1. Growing Toward Spiritual Maturity Becoming a Disciple of Jesus Christ Chapter 2 www.gtsm-ndcf.wikispaces.com

  2. Types of Disciples • In general, a follower • A type of follower as defined by degree of commitment • The “twelve” who were appointed by Jesus • Followers seeking their own benefit www.gtsm-ndcf.wikispaces.com

  3. Types of Disciples • Known traitors with false motives • Flawed followers • Leader appointed followers • A Christian www.gtsm-ndcf.wikispaces.com

  4. Types of Followers Sheep Psalms 23 • Trust the shepherd • Prefer peace and tranquility (green pastures and still waters) • Submit to shearing, goading, & correction www.gtsm-ndcf.wikispaces.com

  5. Types of Followers Goats Proverbs 27:23-27 • Dissension and agitation is part of their nature • Often unsatisfied with shepherd’s provisions • They will not eat the sheep www.gtsm-ndcf.wikispaces.com

  6. Examples of default styles Sheepdog I Peter 5:1-3 • Appointed by owner of the sheep • Guards the sheep • Respected by wolves • Beware of potential to turn wolf www.gtsm-ndcf.wikispaces.com

  7. BECOMING A DISCIPLE • PRE-NATAL CARE • Prior to conversion/salvation • NEW BIRTH • The moment of conversion/salvation • BECOMING MORE LIKE CHRIST • Sanctification/Holiness/Lifestyle • BECOMING A PERFECT REFLECTION OF CHRIST • A true disciple www.gtsm-ndcf.wikispaces.com

  8. PRE-NATAL/PRE-CONVERSION • Geneaology • Station in life • Experiences • Relationships • Covering www.gtsm-ndcf.wikispaces.com

  9. NEW BIRTH/SALVATION • Holy Spirit convicts, heart believes, mouth confesses • Spirit is reborn • Sins are forgiven • Fellowship & communion with God is restored www.gtsm-ndcf.wikispaces.com

  10. BECOMING MORE LIKE CHRIST • Possible only after conversion • On-going process • Requires obedience and submission • Indwelling of the Holy Spirit is essential www.gtsm-ndcf.wikispaces.com

  11. BECOMING A PERFECT REFLECTION OF CHRIST • Genesis 1:26 • Genesis 5:3 • Romans 8:29 • I Corinthians 11:7 • Colossians 1:15 • Hebrews 1:3 www.gtsm-ndcf.wikispaces.com

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