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Body Life The True Identity of the Local Church . Colossians 2:6. Therefore, as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in Him.” (HCSB) . Colossians 2:6. “And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to live in obedience to Him.” (New Living Translation ).
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Colossians 2:6 Therefore, as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in Him.” (HCSB)
Colossians 2:6 “And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to live in obedience to Him.” (New Living Translation)
Problem!? American Christians are confused about Spiritual Maturity
“…in reference to yourselves, I give you the motto ‘go forward.’ Go forward in personal attainments, go forward in gifts (of the Spirit) and in grace, forward in fitness for the work, and forward in conformity to the image of Jesus Christ… In God’s name, ‘FORWARD’.” Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Body Life Principle #5 “We believe that the Great Commission is making disciples, and we will make this a priority in all we do for the advancement of the Gospel.”
Essentials for a Community of Discipleship #1 Expectation for Spiritual Progress
Colossians 2:6 Therefore, as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in Him.” (HCSB)
Essentials for a Community of Discipleship #1 Expectation for Spiritual Progress “Therefore, as…”
Essentials for a Community of Discipleship #2 Maturity in the TRUTH (as a student of God’s Word)
Colossians 2:6 Therefore, as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in Him.” (HCSB)
Colossians 2:6 Therefore, as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk (go on walking) in Him.” (HCSB)
Essentials for a Community of Discipleship #2 Maturity in the TRUTH (as a student of God’s Word)
Essentials for a Community of Discipleship #3 Satisfaction in God’s Presence
Colossians 2:6 Therefore, as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in Him.” (HCSB)
Essentials for a Community of Discipleship #3 Satisfaction in God’s Presence