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The Means of Discipleship. Or:. “The Means of the Means of Growth”. Or, “Disciples are Made, Not Born” – Leroy Eims , The Lost Art of Disciple-Making. Spirituality is inherited. How to “Do Church”.
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The Means of Discipleship Or: “The Means of the Means of Growth” Or, “Disciples are Made, Not Born”– Leroy Eims, The Lost Art of Disciple-Making
Spirituality is inherited How to “Do Church” 1 Corinthians 3:10 Because of God’s grace to me, I have laid the foundation like an expert builder. Now others are building on it. But whoever is building on this foundation must be very careful.
What are we doing? • Advancing God’s Agenda/Cause (*1 Peter 2:9) PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEMORY VERSE IS NOT MARKED AS SUCH ON YOUR HANDOUT But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
What are we doing? • Advancing God’s Agenda/Cause (1 Peter 2:9) • “Peace on Earth, Good Will Towards Men” • Program-Driven Model
What are we doing? • Advancing God’s Agenda/Cause (1 Peter 2:9) • “Peace on Earth, Good Will Towards Men” • Program-Driven Model • Discipleship via MOG • See "Lost Art of Disciple-Making"
Teaching & Practicing the MOGThe heart of Discipleship • Defines our activities, goals, progress or setbacks. • Simple: imparting truth and love • Baffles new believers & “Transfer Christians" • 3 Basic Stages
Teaching & Practicing the MOGThe heart of Discipleship • The outcome: conquering via peace • Redeeming Others • With a compassionate heart • A heart like God's: Ezekiel 11:19, Ezekiel 36:26-27, Joel 2:28-29, The Spiritual Man 1 Corinthians 2:12-13 • This is "conformed..image..son" Col. 3:10, Eph. 4:24 • So too, this is our ultimate goal.
Part 2: the MOG What to do? In a nutshell Get Cell Handouts at xenos.org
1) Open the WORD • Freedom Jn.8:31* • Word as a MOG Jn. 17: 17* • Ignorance is Immaturity 1Cor.3:1-4** • Else Arrogance 1 Cor. 4:6* • To See God2Cor.3:10-18** • New Heart Heb.4:12* • To Fight Eph.6:17* • MEMORIZE 2 Timothy 1:13 • Alertness 2Tim.4:2,3** • Able to Teach Heb.5:11-14** • Conviction 1 Pet.2:2* • Outcome: • Good Body Life Col.3:16* • MOGs, WOGs2Tim.2:15* • Effectiveness 2Tim.3:16*; Is. 55:8-11**
3) Show them how to relate • Normative Involvement **Rom. 12:9-21; *Gal. 6:1-2; James 5:16; Eph. 4:2; 1 Pet. 3:8; Heb. 10:23-5 • Not the "Xenos Way"1 Jn. 3:16; Gal. 5:13-15; Jas 2:14-17 • Normative Ministry Level Rom.15:14; Col.3:16; Mtt.28:19-20 • General Theory: Rom.12**; 1Cor.12,13**; Eph.4**; • How To: Col.2:19*; Eph.5:21; Rom.12:10-16; Heb. 3:13**
4) Call to sacrifice • With Gifts 1Cor.12:15,16** • Promoting Growth *Jn. 4:34; Jn. 6:1-13**; Jn.13:12-17,34,35**; Acts 20:35*; Col. 2:19*; Gal.6:2*; Jas. 5:16*; • PrioritizationPhil.2:1-5** • Action: 1 Jn.3:16-18** • Differentiate Between Gifts, Ministries, Effects 1Cor.12:4,5*
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