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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

Human Weakness (vv. 16-17)
Divine Authority (v. 18)
Divine Commission (vv. 19-20a)

MAKE DISCIPLES
  • of all peoples
  • baptizing them
  • teaching them to obey
The Three E’s of Making Disciples
  • Evangelize
  • Edify
  • Equip

Divine Assurance (v. 20b)

Applying the Text

  • Are you a disciple maker?
]]> The Sovereign Lord Jesus Christ has instructed disciples to make disciples everywhere, baptizing them and teaching them to obey all His commandments. In part 11 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 28:16-20.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

Human Weakness (vv. 16-17)
Divine Authority (v. 18)
Divine Commission (vv. 19-20a)

MAKE DISCIPLES
  • of all peoples
  • baptizing them
  • teaching them to obey
The Three E’s of Making Disciples
  • Evangelize
  • Edify
  • Equip

Divine Assurance (v. 20b)

Applying the Text

  • Are you a disciple maker?
]]> The Sovereign Lord Jesus Christ has instructed disciples to make disciples everywhere, baptizing them and teaching them to obey all His commandments. In part 11 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 28:16-20.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

Human Weakness (vv. 16-17)
Divine Authority (v. 18)
Divine Commission (vv. 19-20a)

MAKE DISCIPLES
  • of all peoples
  • baptizing them
  • teaching them to obey
The Three E’s of Making Disciples
  • Evangelize
  • Edify
  • Equip

Divine Assurance (v. 20b)

Applying the Text

  • Are you a disciple maker?
]]> The Sovereign Lord Jesus Christ has instructed disciples to make disciples everywhere, baptizing them and teaching them to obey all His commandments. In part 11 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 28:16-20.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

Human Weakness (vv. 16-17)
Divine Authority (v. 18)
Divine Commission (vv. 19-20a)

MAKE DISCIPLES
  • of all peoples
  • baptizing them
  • teaching them to obey
The Three E’s of Making Disciples
  • Evangelize
  • Edify
  • Equip

Divine Assurance (v. 20b)

Applying the Text

  • Are you a disciple maker?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2017/06/04014452/Biblical-Discipleship.jpg The Mandate of Discipleship false no 37:08 The Sovereign Lord Jesus Christ has instructed disciples to make disciples everywhere, baptizing them and teaching them to obey all His commandments. In part 11 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 28:16-20.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

Human Weakness (vv. 16-17)
Divine Authority (v. 18)
Divine Commission (vv. 19-20a)

MAKE DISCIPLES
  • of all peoples
  • baptizing them
  • teaching them to obey
The Three E’s of Making Disciples
  • Evangelize
  • Edify
  • Equip

Divine Assurance (v. 20b)

Applying the Text

  • Are you a disciple maker?
]]> No no Bankrupt, Bleeding & Sputtering https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2017/08/bankrupt-bleeding-sputtering/ Mon, 14 Aug 2017 02:02:01 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=9730 In response to demographic changes and cultural challenges, the Scriptures call the American evangelical church to solvency, healing and a renewed passion to make disciples. In part 10 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Matthew 9:35-38, and Mark 2:1-17.

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Six Trends of Decline

  1. Inflated
  2. Hated
  3. Dividing
  4. Bankrupt
  5. Bleeding
  6. Sputtering

Six Solutions for Recovery

  1. Re-Valuing
  2. Good
  3. Uniting
  4. Solvent
  5. Healing
  6. Re-Igniting

Inflated: RE-VALUING

Hated: GOOD

Dividing: UNITING

Trend 4: Bankrupt

Bankrupt: SOLVENT

Trend 5: Bleeding

Bleeding: HEALING

Trend 6: Sputtering

Sputtering: RE-IGNITING

Applying the Text

  • Is money your master or your servant?
  • Do you have active compassion for the wandering and the lost?
]]> In response to demographic changes and cultural challenges, the Scriptures call the American evangelical church to solvency, healing and a renewed passion to make disciples. In part 10 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Matthew 9:35-38, and Mark 2:1-17.

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Study Notes

Six Trends of Decline

  1. Inflated
  2. Hated
  3. Dividing
  4. Bankrupt
  5. Bleeding
  6. Sputtering

Six Solutions for Recovery

  1. Re-Valuing
  2. Good
  3. Uniting
  4. Solvent
  5. Healing
  6. Re-Igniting

Inflated: RE-VALUING

Hated: GOOD

Dividing: UNITING

Trend 4: Bankrupt

Bankrupt: SOLVENT

Trend 5: Bleeding

Bleeding: HEALING

Trend 6: Sputtering

Sputtering: RE-IGNITING

Applying the Text

  • Is money your master or your servant?
  • Do you have active compassion for the wandering and the lost?
]]> In response to demographic changes and cultural challenges, the Scriptures call the American evangelical church to solvency, healing and a renewed passion to make disciples. In part 10 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Matthew 9:35-38, and Mark 2:1-17.

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Study Notes

Six Trends of Decline

  1. Inflated
  2. Hated
  3. Dividing
  4. Bankrupt
  5. Bleeding
  6. Sputtering

Six Solutions for Recovery

  1. Re-Valuing
  2. Good
  3. Uniting
  4. Solvent
  5. Healing
  6. Re-Igniting

Inflated: RE-VALUING

Hated: GOOD

Dividing: UNITING

Trend 4: Bankrupt

Bankrupt: SOLVENT

Trend 5: Bleeding

Bleeding: HEALING

Trend 6: Sputtering

Sputtering: RE-IGNITING

Applying the Text

  • Is money your master or your servant?
  • Do you have active compassion for the wandering and the lost?
]]> In response to demographic changes and cultural challenges, the Scriptures call the American evangelical church to solvency, healing and a renewed passion to make disciples. In part 10 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Matthew 9:35-38, and Mark 2:1-17.

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Study Notes

Six Trends of Decline

  1. Inflated
  2. Hated
  3. Dividing
  4. Bankrupt
  5. Bleeding
  6. Sputtering

Six Solutions for Recovery

  1. Re-Valuing
  2. Good
  3. Uniting
  4. Solvent
  5. Healing
  6. Re-Igniting

Inflated: RE-VALUING

Hated: GOOD

Dividing: UNITING

Trend 4: Bankrupt

Bankrupt: SOLVENT

Trend 5: Bleeding

Bleeding: HEALING

Trend 6: Sputtering

Sputtering: RE-IGNITING

Applying the Text

  • Is money your master or your servant?
  • Do you have active compassion for the wandering and the lost?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2017/06/04014452/Biblical-Discipleship.jpg Bankrupt, Bleeding & Sputtering false no 44:34 In response to demographic changes and cultural challenges, the Scriptures call the American evangelical church to solvency, healing and a renewed passion to make disciples. In part 10 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Matthew 9:35-38, and Mark 2:1-17.

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Study Notes

Six Trends of Decline

  1. Inflated
  2. Hated
  3. Dividing
  4. Bankrupt
  5. Bleeding
  6. Sputtering

Six Solutions for Recovery

  1. Re-Valuing
  2. Good
  3. Uniting
  4. Solvent
  5. Healing
  6. Re-Igniting

Inflated: RE-VALUING

Hated: GOOD

Dividing: UNITING

Trend 4: Bankrupt

Bankrupt: SOLVENT

Trend 5: Bleeding

Bleeding: HEALING

Trend 6: Sputtering

Sputtering: RE-IGNITING

Applying the Text

  • Is money your master or your servant?
  • Do you have active compassion for the wandering and the lost?
]]> No no Inflated, Hated & Dividing https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2017/08/inflated-hated-dividing/ Sun, 06 Aug 2017 17:41:33 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=9728 In response to demographic changes and cultural challenges, the Scriptures call the American evangelical church to love, do good and practice biblical unity. In part 9 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 5:43-48, 1 Peter 2:11-25, and John 17:20-23.

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Study Notes

What does “evangelical” mean?

The Great Recession

Six Trends of Decline

  1. Inflated
  2. Hated
  3. Dividing
  4. Bankrupt
  5. Bleeding
  6. Sputtering

Six Solutions for Recovery

  1. Re-Valuing
  2. Good
  3. Uniting
  4. Solvent
  5. Healing
  6. Re-Igniting

Trend 1: Inflated

Solution 1: Re-Valuing

Trend 2: Hated

Solution 2: Good

Hated: LOVE AND DO GOOD

Trend 3: Dividing

Solution 3: Uniting

Dividing: UNITING

Applying the Text

  • Are you committed to God’s unchanging truth… no matter what?
  • Are you committed to love people and do good… even if they hate you?
  • Are you committed to biblical unity with other believers?
]]> In response to demographic changes and cultural challenges, the Scriptures call the American evangelical church to love, do good and practice biblical unity. In part 9 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 5:43-48, 1 Peter 2:11-25, and John 17:20-23.

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Study Notes

What does “evangelical” mean?

The Great Recession

Six Trends of Decline

  1. Inflated
  2. Hated
  3. Dividing
  4. Bankrupt
  5. Bleeding
  6. Sputtering

Six Solutions for Recovery

  1. Re-Valuing
  2. Good
  3. Uniting
  4. Solvent
  5. Healing
  6. Re-Igniting

Trend 1: Inflated

Solution 1: Re-Valuing

Trend 2: Hated

Solution 2: Good

Hated: LOVE AND DO GOOD

Trend 3: Dividing

Solution 3: Uniting

Dividing: UNITING

Applying the Text

  • Are you committed to God’s unchanging truth… no matter what?
  • Are you committed to love people and do good… even if they hate you?
  • Are you committed to biblical unity with other believers?
]]> In response to demographic changes and cultural challenges, the Scriptures call the American evangelical church to love, do good and practice biblical unity. In part 9 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 5:43-48, 1 Peter 2:11-25, and John 17:20-23.

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Study Notes

What does “evangelical” mean?

The Great Recession

Six Trends of Decline

  1. Inflated
  2. Hated
  3. Dividing
  4. Bankrupt
  5. Bleeding
  6. Sputtering

Six Solutions for Recovery

  1. Re-Valuing
  2. Good
  3. Uniting
  4. Solvent
  5. Healing
  6. Re-Igniting

Trend 1: Inflated

Solution 1: Re-Valuing

Trend 2: Hated

Solution 2: Good

Hated: LOVE AND DO GOOD

Trend 3: Dividing

Solution 3: Uniting

Dividing: UNITING

Applying the Text

  • Are you committed to God’s unchanging truth… no matter what?
  • Are you committed to love people and do good… even if they hate you?
  • Are you committed to biblical unity with other believers?
]]> In response to demographic changes and cultural challenges, the Scriptures call the American evangelical church to love, do good and practice biblical unity. In part 9 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 5:43-48, 1 Peter 2:11-25, and John 17:20-23.

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Study Notes

What does “evangelical” mean?

The Great Recession

Six Trends of Decline

  1. Inflated
  2. Hated
  3. Dividing
  4. Bankrupt
  5. Bleeding
  6. Sputtering

Six Solutions for Recovery

  1. Re-Valuing
  2. Good
  3. Uniting
  4. Solvent
  5. Healing
  6. Re-Igniting

Trend 1: Inflated

Solution 1: Re-Valuing

Trend 2: Hated

Solution 2: Good

Hated: LOVE AND DO GOOD

Trend 3: Dividing

Solution 3: Uniting

Dividing: UNITING

Applying the Text

  • Are you committed to God’s unchanging truth… no matter what?
  • Are you committed to love people and do good… even if they hate you?
  • Are you committed to biblical unity with other believers?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2017/06/04014452/Biblical-Discipleship.jpg Inflated, Hated & Dividing false no 47:37 In response to demographic changes and cultural challenges, the Scriptures call the American evangelical church to love, do good and practice biblical unity. In part 9 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 5:43-48, 1 Peter 2:11-25, and John 17:20-23.

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Study Notes

What does “evangelical” mean?

The Great Recession

Six Trends of Decline

  1. Inflated
  2. Hated
  3. Dividing
  4. Bankrupt
  5. Bleeding
  6. Sputtering

Six Solutions for Recovery

  1. Re-Valuing
  2. Good
  3. Uniting
  4. Solvent
  5. Healing
  6. Re-Igniting

Trend 1: Inflated

Solution 1: Re-Valuing

Trend 2: Hated

Solution 2: Good

Hated: LOVE AND DO GOOD

Trend 3: Dividing

Solution 3: Uniting

Dividing: UNITING

Applying the Text

  • Are you committed to God’s unchanging truth… no matter what?
  • Are you committed to love people and do good… even if they hate you?
  • Are you committed to biblical unity with other believers?
]]> No no Fasting, Silence, Journaling, Learning & Perseverance https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2017/07/fasting-silence-journaling-learning-perseverance/ Sun, 30 Jul 2017 17:09:28 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=9725 A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness. In part 8 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Timothy 4:1-10.

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Understanding the Text

Some will depart from the faith… but you must train yourself for godliness.

Donald Whitney:

The spiritual disciplines are those practices found in Scripture that promote spiritual growth among believers in the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are habits of devotion, habits of experiential Christianity that have been practiced by God’s people since biblical times.

Discipline 1: Bible Intake

Discipline 2: Prayer

Discipline 3: Worship

Discipline 4: Evangelism

Discipline 5: Serving

Discipline 6: Stewardship

Discipline 7: Fasting

Discipline 8: Silence

Discipline 9: Journaling

Discipline 10: Learning

Discipline 11: Perseverance

Applying the Text

  • Are you training for Godliness?
]]> A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness. In part 8 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Timothy 4:1-10.

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Understanding the Text

Some will depart from the faith… but you must train yourself for godliness.

Donald Whitney:

The spiritual disciplines are those practices found in Scripture that promote spiritual growth among believers in the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are habits of devotion, habits of experiential Christianity that have been practiced by God’s people since biblical times.

Discipline 1: Bible Intake

Discipline 2: Prayer

Discipline 3: Worship

Discipline 4: Evangelism

Discipline 5: Serving

Discipline 6: Stewardship

Discipline 7: Fasting

Discipline 8: Silence

Discipline 9: Journaling

Discipline 10: Learning

Discipline 11: Perseverance

Applying the Text

  • Are you training for Godliness?
]]> A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness. In part 8 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Timothy 4:1-10.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

Some will depart from the faith… but you must train yourself for godliness.

Donald Whitney:

The spiritual disciplines are those practices found in Scripture that promote spiritual growth among believers in the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are habits of devotion, habits of experiential Christianity that have been practiced by God’s people since biblical times.

Discipline 1: Bible Intake

Discipline 2: Prayer

Discipline 3: Worship

Discipline 4: Evangelism

Discipline 5: Serving

Discipline 6: Stewardship

Discipline 7: Fasting

Discipline 8: Silence

Discipline 9: Journaling

Discipline 10: Learning

Discipline 11: Perseverance

Applying the Text

  • Are you training for Godliness?
]]> A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness. In part 8 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Timothy 4:1-10.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

Some will depart from the faith… but you must train yourself for godliness.

Donald Whitney:

The spiritual disciplines are those practices found in Scripture that promote spiritual growth among believers in the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are habits of devotion, habits of experiential Christianity that have been practiced by God’s people since biblical times.

Discipline 1: Bible Intake

Discipline 2: Prayer

Discipline 3: Worship

Discipline 4: Evangelism

Discipline 5: Serving

Discipline 6: Stewardship

Discipline 7: Fasting

Discipline 8: Silence

Discipline 9: Journaling

Discipline 10: Learning

Discipline 11: Perseverance

Applying the Text

  • Are you training for Godliness?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2017/06/04014452/Biblical-Discipleship.jpg Fasting, Silence, Journaling, Learning & Perseverance false no 40:00 A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness. In part 8 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Timothy 4:1-10.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

Some will depart from the faith… but you must train yourself for godliness.

Donald Whitney:

The spiritual disciplines are those practices found in Scripture that promote spiritual growth among believers in the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are habits of devotion, habits of experiential Christianity that have been practiced by God’s people since biblical times.

Discipline 1: Bible Intake

Discipline 2: Prayer

Discipline 3: Worship

Discipline 4: Evangelism

Discipline 5: Serving

Discipline 6: Stewardship

Discipline 7: Fasting

Discipline 8: Silence

Discipline 9: Journaling

Discipline 10: Learning

Discipline 11: Perseverance

Applying the Text

  • Are you training for Godliness?
]]> No no Evangelism, Serving & Stewardship https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2017/07/evangelism-serving-stewardship/ Sun, 23 Jul 2017 23:01:17 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=9718 A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness. In part 7 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Timothy 4:1-10.

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Dreaded Words….

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

Some will depart from the faith… but you must train yourself for godliness.

Donald Whitney:

The spiritual disciplines are those practices found in Scripture that promote spiritual growth among believers in the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are habits of devotion, habits of experiential Christianity that have been practiced by God’s people since biblical times.

Discipline 1: Bible Intake

Discipline 2: Prayer

Discipline 3: Worship

Discipline 4: Evangelism

Discipline 5: Serving

Discipline 6: Stewardship

Applying the Text

  • Does your heart burn with love for Christ and for those who need to hear His good news?
  • Who are you serving?
  • Who is in charge of your resources?
]]> A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness. In part 7 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Timothy 4:1-10.

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Study Notes

Dreaded Words….

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

Some will depart from the faith… but you must train yourself for godliness.

Donald Whitney:

The spiritual disciplines are those practices found in Scripture that promote spiritual growth among believers in the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are habits of devotion, habits of experiential Christianity that have been practiced by God’s people since biblical times.

Discipline 1: Bible Intake

Discipline 2: Prayer

Discipline 3: Worship

Discipline 4: Evangelism

Discipline 5: Serving

Discipline 6: Stewardship

Applying the Text

  • Does your heart burn with love for Christ and for those who need to hear His good news?
  • Who are you serving?
  • Who is in charge of your resources?
]]> A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness. In part 7 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Timothy 4:1-10.

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Study Notes

Dreaded Words….

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

Some will depart from the faith… but you must train yourself for godliness.

Donald Whitney:

The spiritual disciplines are those practices found in Scripture that promote spiritual growth among believers in the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are habits of devotion, habits of experiential Christianity that have been practiced by God’s people since biblical times.

Discipline 1: Bible Intake

Discipline 2: Prayer

Discipline 3: Worship

Discipline 4: Evangelism

Discipline 5: Serving

Discipline 6: Stewardship

Applying the Text

  • Does your heart burn with love for Christ and for those who need to hear His good news?
  • Who are you serving?
  • Who is in charge of your resources?
]]> A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness. In part 7 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Timothy 4:1-10.

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Study Notes

Dreaded Words….

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

Some will depart from the faith… but you must train yourself for godliness.

Donald Whitney:

The spiritual disciplines are those practices found in Scripture that promote spiritual growth among believers in the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are habits of devotion, habits of experiential Christianity that have been practiced by God’s people since biblical times.

Discipline 1: Bible Intake

Discipline 2: Prayer

Discipline 3: Worship

Discipline 4: Evangelism

Discipline 5: Serving

Discipline 6: Stewardship

Applying the Text

  • Does your heart burn with love for Christ and for those who need to hear His good news?
  • Who are you serving?
  • Who is in charge of your resources?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2017/06/04014452/Biblical-Discipleship.jpg Evangelism, Serving & Stewardship false no 39:00 A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness. In part 7 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Timothy 4:1-10.

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Study Notes

Dreaded Words….

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

Some will depart from the faith… but you must train yourself for godliness.

Donald Whitney:

The spiritual disciplines are those practices found in Scripture that promote spiritual growth among believers in the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are habits of devotion, habits of experiential Christianity that have been practiced by God’s people since biblical times.

Discipline 1: Bible Intake

Discipline 2: Prayer

Discipline 3: Worship

Discipline 4: Evangelism

Discipline 5: Serving

Discipline 6: Stewardship

Applying the Text

  • Does your heart burn with love for Christ and for those who need to hear His good news?
  • Who are you serving?
  • Who is in charge of your resources?
]]> No no Disciplines of Discipleship https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2017/07/disciplines-of-discipleship/ Sun, 16 Jul 2017 22:43:08 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=9715 A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness. In part 6 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Timothy 4:1-10.

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Study Notes

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

Some will depart from the faith…
Some will depart from the faith…but you must train yourself for godliness.

1 Timothy 4:7 NASB

Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness.

Donald Whitney:
The spiritual disciplines are those practices found in Scripture that promote spiritual growth among believers in the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are habits of devotion, habits of experiential Christianity that have been practiced by God’s people since biblical times.

Spiritual disciplines are:

  • both personal and interpersonal
  • activities – things you do
  • taught or modeled in the Bible
  • sufficient for knowing and experiencing God and for growing in Christ-likeness
  • derived from the gospel and take us deeper into the gospel
  • means, not ends

Discipline 1: Bible Intake

Discipline 2: Prayer

Discipline 3: Worship

Applying the Text

  •  Does your Bible need to be dusted off?
  •  Are you speaking persistently with the Sovereign Lord of the universe who loves you more than you can imagine?
  •  Are you worshiping God in spirit and truth both publicly and privately?
]]> A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness. In part 6 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Timothy 4:1-10.

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Study Notes

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

Some will depart from the faith…
Some will depart from the faith…but you must train yourself for godliness.

1 Timothy 4:7 NASB

Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness.

Donald Whitney:
The spiritual disciplines are those practices found in Scripture that promote spiritual growth among believers in the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are habits of devotion, habits of experiential Christianity that have been practiced by God’s people since biblical times.

Spiritual disciplines are:

  • both personal and interpersonal
  • activities – things you do
  • taught or modeled in the Bible
  • sufficient for knowing and experiencing God and for growing in Christ-likeness
  • derived from the gospel and take us deeper into the gospel
  • means, not ends

Discipline 1: Bible Intake

Discipline 2: Prayer

Discipline 3: Worship

Applying the Text

  •  Does your Bible need to be dusted off?
  •  Are you speaking persistently with the Sovereign Lord of the universe who loves you more than you can imagine?
  •  Are you worshiping God in spirit and truth both publicly and privately?
]]> A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness. In part 6 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Timothy 4:1-10.

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Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

Some will depart from the faith…
Some will depart from the faith…but you must train yourself for godliness.

1 Timothy 4:7 NASB

Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness.

Donald Whitney:
The spiritual disciplines are those practices found in Scripture that promote spiritual growth among believers in the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are habits of devotion, habits of experiential Christianity that have been practiced by God’s people since biblical times.

Spiritual disciplines are:

  • both personal and interpersonal
  • activities – things you do
  • taught or modeled in the Bible
  • sufficient for knowing and experiencing God and for growing in Christ-likeness
  • derived from the gospel and take us deeper into the gospel
  • means, not ends

Discipline 1: Bible Intake

Discipline 2: Prayer

Discipline 3: Worship

Applying the Text

  •  Does your Bible need to be dusted off?
  •  Are you speaking persistently with the Sovereign Lord of the universe who loves you more than you can imagine?
  •  Are you worshiping God in spirit and truth both publicly and privately?
]]> A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness. In part 6 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Timothy 4:1-10.

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Study Notes

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

Some will depart from the faith…
Some will depart from the faith…but you must train yourself for godliness.

1 Timothy 4:7 NASB

Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness.

Donald Whitney:
The spiritual disciplines are those practices found in Scripture that promote spiritual growth among believers in the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are habits of devotion, habits of experiential Christianity that have been practiced by God’s people since biblical times.

Spiritual disciplines are:

  • both personal and interpersonal
  • activities – things you do
  • taught or modeled in the Bible
  • sufficient for knowing and experiencing God and for growing in Christ-likeness
  • derived from the gospel and take us deeper into the gospel
  • means, not ends

Discipline 1: Bible Intake

Discipline 2: Prayer

Discipline 3: Worship

Applying the Text

  •  Does your Bible need to be dusted off?
  •  Are you speaking persistently with the Sovereign Lord of the universe who loves you more than you can imagine?
  •  Are you worshiping God in spirit and truth both publicly and privately?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2017/06/04014452/Biblical-Discipleship.jpg Disciplines of Discipleship false no 46:43 A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness. In part 6 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Timothy 4:1-10.

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Study Notes

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

Some will depart from the faith…
Some will depart from the faith…but you must train yourself for godliness.

1 Timothy 4:7 NASB

Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness.

Donald Whitney:
The spiritual disciplines are those practices found in Scripture that promote spiritual growth among believers in the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are habits of devotion, habits of experiential Christianity that have been practiced by God’s people since biblical times.

Spiritual disciplines are:

  • both personal and interpersonal
  • activities – things you do
  • taught or modeled in the Bible
  • sufficient for knowing and experiencing God and for growing in Christ-likeness
  • derived from the gospel and take us deeper into the gospel
  • means, not ends

Discipline 1: Bible Intake

Discipline 2: Prayer

Discipline 3: Worship

Applying the Text

  •  Does your Bible need to be dusted off?
  •  Are you speaking persistently with the Sovereign Lord of the universe who loves you more than you can imagine?
  •  Are you worshiping God in spirit and truth both publicly and privately?
]]> No no Stages of Discipleship https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2017/07/stages-of-discipleship/ Sun, 09 Jul 2017 17:12:57 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=9712 A disciple responds to the call of Jesus, follows Jesus, helps others follow Jesus and bears much fruit for the glory of Jesus. In part 5 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 2 Timothy 2:1-2.

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Study Notes

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Be strengthened by grace (2:1)
  • Entrust the gospel to others (2:2)

Four Generations of Discipleship

Four Generations of Discipleship… Four Stages of Discipleship

Chair 1: Come and See

Chair 2: Follow Me

Chair 3: Become a Fisher of People

Chair 4: Go and Bear Fruit

Applying the Text

  • Are you following Jesus?
  • Are you helping others to follow Jesus?
  • Are you bearing fruit for the glory of Jesus?
]]> A disciple responds to the call of Jesus, follows Jesus, helps others follow Jesus and bears much fruit for the glory of Jesus. In part 5 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 2 Timothy 2:1-2.

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Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Be strengthened by grace (2:1)
  • Entrust the gospel to others (2:2)

Four Generations of Discipleship

Four Generations of Discipleship… Four Stages of Discipleship

Chair 1: Come and See

Chair 2: Follow Me

Chair 3: Become a Fisher of People

Chair 4: Go and Bear Fruit

Applying the Text

  • Are you following Jesus?
  • Are you helping others to follow Jesus?
  • Are you bearing fruit for the glory of Jesus?
]]> A disciple responds to the call of Jesus, follows Jesus, helps others follow Jesus and bears much fruit for the glory of Jesus. In part 5 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 2 Timothy 2:1-2.

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Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Be strengthened by grace (2:1)
  • Entrust the gospel to others (2:2)

Four Generations of Discipleship

Four Generations of Discipleship… Four Stages of Discipleship

Chair 1: Come and See

Chair 2: Follow Me

Chair 3: Become a Fisher of People

Chair 4: Go and Bear Fruit

Applying the Text

  • Are you following Jesus?
  • Are you helping others to follow Jesus?
  • Are you bearing fruit for the glory of Jesus?
]]> A disciple responds to the call of Jesus, follows Jesus, helps others follow Jesus and bears much fruit for the glory of Jesus. In part 5 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 2 Timothy 2:1-2.

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Study Notes

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Be strengthened by grace (2:1)
  • Entrust the gospel to others (2:2)

Four Generations of Discipleship

Four Generations of Discipleship… Four Stages of Discipleship

Chair 1: Come and See

Chair 2: Follow Me

Chair 3: Become a Fisher of People

Chair 4: Go and Bear Fruit

Applying the Text

  • Are you following Jesus?
  • Are you helping others to follow Jesus?
  • Are you bearing fruit for the glory of Jesus?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2017/06/04014452/Biblical-Discipleship.jpg Stages of Discipleship false no 40:47 A disciple responds to the call of Jesus, follows Jesus, helps others follow Jesus and bears much fruit for the glory of Jesus. In part 5 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 2 Timothy 2:1-2.

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Study Notes

Some Context First…

Understanding the Text

  • Be strengthened by grace (2:1)
  • Entrust the gospel to others (2:2)

Four Generations of Discipleship

Four Generations of Discipleship… Four Stages of Discipleship

Chair 1: Come and See

Chair 2: Follow Me

Chair 3: Become a Fisher of People

Chair 4: Go and Bear Fruit

Applying the Text

  • Are you following Jesus?
  • Are you helping others to follow Jesus?
  • Are you bearing fruit for the glory of Jesus?
]]> No no The Nature of Discipleship: The Imitation of Christ https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2017/07/the-nature-of-discipleship-the-imitation-of-christ/ Sun, 02 Jul 2017 17:09:25 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=9710 A disciple of Jesus seeks to imitate Jesus in every way. In part 4 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 2:1-6.

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A disciple of Jesus has:

  • assurance of forgiveness (2:1-2)
  • assurance of salvation (2:3-6)
  • an example to follow (2:6)

Applying the Text

Are you on a quest to imitate Jesus?

  • His attitudes?
  • His character?
  • His mission?
]]> A disciple of Jesus seeks to imitate Jesus in every way. In part 4 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 2:1-6.

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A disciple of Jesus has:

  • assurance of forgiveness (2:1-2)
  • assurance of salvation (2:3-6)
  • an example to follow (2:6)

Applying the Text

Are you on a quest to imitate Jesus?

  • His attitudes?
  • His character?
  • His mission?
]]> A disciple of Jesus seeks to imitate Jesus in every way. In part 4 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 2:1-6.

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A disciple of Jesus has:

  • assurance of forgiveness (2:1-2)
  • assurance of salvation (2:3-6)
  • an example to follow (2:6)

Applying the Text

Are you on a quest to imitate Jesus?

  • His attitudes?
  • His character?
  • His mission?
]]> A disciple of Jesus seeks to imitate Jesus in every way. In part 4 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 2:1-6.

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Study Notes

A disciple of Jesus has:

  • assurance of forgiveness (2:1-2)
  • assurance of salvation (2:3-6)
  • an example to follow (2:6)

Applying the Text

Are you on a quest to imitate Jesus?

  • His attitudes?
  • His character?
  • His mission?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2017/06/04014452/Biblical-Discipleship.jpg The Nature of Discipleship: The Imitation of Christ false no 41:08 A disciple of Jesus seeks to imitate Jesus in every way. In part 4 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 John 2:1-6.

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A disciple of Jesus has:

  • assurance of forgiveness (2:1-2)
  • assurance of salvation (2:3-6)
  • an example to follow (2:6)

Applying the Text

Are you on a quest to imitate Jesus?

  • His attitudes?
  • His character?
  • His mission?
]]> No no The Nature of Discipleship: Count the Cost https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2017/06/the-nature-of-discipleship-count-the-cost/ Sun, 18 Jun 2017 17:46:10 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=9699 Those who would follow Christ must put Him before anyone or anything else. In part 3 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 14:25-33.

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Some Context First…

A Disciple of Jesus Must

  • Love Jesus more than family
  • Love Jesus more than life itself
  • Consider the price of discipleship
  • Love Jesus more than things

Applying the Text

Does Jesus come first in your life?

]]> Those who would follow Christ must put Him before anyone or anything else. In part 3 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 14:25-33.

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Some Context First…

A Disciple of Jesus Must

  • Love Jesus more than family
  • Love Jesus more than life itself
  • Consider the price of discipleship
  • Love Jesus more than things

Applying the Text

Does Jesus come first in your life?

]]> Those who would follow Christ must put Him before anyone or anything else. In part 3 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 14:25-33.

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Some Context First…

A Disciple of Jesus Must

  • Love Jesus more than family
  • Love Jesus more than life itself
  • Consider the price of discipleship
  • Love Jesus more than things

Applying the Text

Does Jesus come first in your life?

]]> Those who would follow Christ must put Him before anyone or anything else. In part 3 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 14:25-33.

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Some Context First…

A Disciple of Jesus Must

  • Love Jesus more than family
  • Love Jesus more than life itself
  • Consider the price of discipleship
  • Love Jesus more than things

Applying the Text

Does Jesus come first in your life?

]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2017/06/04014452/Biblical-Discipleship.jpg The Nature of Discipleship: Count the Cost false no 38:01 Those who would follow Christ must put Him before anyone or anything else. In part 3 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 14:25-33.

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Some Context First…

A Disciple of Jesus Must

  • Love Jesus more than family
  • Love Jesus more than life itself
  • Consider the price of discipleship
  • Love Jesus more than things

Applying the Text

Does Jesus come first in your life?

]]> No no The Nature of Discipleship: Come and Die that You Might Live https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2017/06/the-nature-of-discipleship-come-and-die-that-you-might-live/ Sun, 11 Jun 2017 17:59:23 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=9685 Those who would follow Christ must deny themselves, take up their cross and follow Him. In part 2 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 9:23-27.

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Come and Die… That You Might Live

Some Context First…

A Disciple of Jesus Must

  • Deny self
  • Die daily
  • Follow Jesus

Warnings and Promises

  • The one who saves his life will lose his life.
  • The one who loses his life for Jesus will save his life.
  • You can gain the whole world but lose yourself.
  • Those who reject Jesus will be rejected by Jesus.
  • Disciples of Jesus will see Jesus in His kingdom splendor.

Applying the Text

  • Have you accepted the offer you shouldn’t refuse?
  • Are you relying on the Spirit’s power to deny, die and follow Jesus daily?
  • Are you rejoicing in your eternal life in Jesus?
]]> Those who would follow Christ must deny themselves, take up their cross and follow Him. In part 2 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 9:23-27.

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Come and Die… That You Might Live

Some Context First…

A Disciple of Jesus Must

  • Deny self
  • Die daily
  • Follow Jesus

Warnings and Promises

  • The one who saves his life will lose his life.
  • The one who loses his life for Jesus will save his life.
  • You can gain the whole world but lose yourself.
  • Those who reject Jesus will be rejected by Jesus.
  • Disciples of Jesus will see Jesus in His kingdom splendor.

Applying the Text

  • Have you accepted the offer you shouldn’t refuse?
  • Are you relying on the Spirit’s power to deny, die and follow Jesus daily?
  • Are you rejoicing in your eternal life in Jesus?
]]> Those who would follow Christ must deny themselves, take up their cross and follow Him. In part 2 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 9:23-27.

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Come and Die… That You Might Live

Some Context First…

A Disciple of Jesus Must

  • Deny self
  • Die daily
  • Follow Jesus

Warnings and Promises

  • The one who saves his life will lose his life.
  • The one who loses his life for Jesus will save his life.
  • You can gain the whole world but lose yourself.
  • Those who reject Jesus will be rejected by Jesus.
  • Disciples of Jesus will see Jesus in His kingdom splendor.

Applying the Text

  • Have you accepted the offer you shouldn’t refuse?
  • Are you relying on the Spirit’s power to deny, die and follow Jesus daily?
  • Are you rejoicing in your eternal life in Jesus?
]]> Those who would follow Christ must deny themselves, take up their cross and follow Him. In part 2 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 9:23-27.

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Come and Die… That You Might Live

Some Context First…

A Disciple of Jesus Must

  • Deny self
  • Die daily
  • Follow Jesus

Warnings and Promises

  • The one who saves his life will lose his life.
  • The one who loses his life for Jesus will save his life.
  • You can gain the whole world but lose yourself.
  • Those who reject Jesus will be rejected by Jesus.
  • Disciples of Jesus will see Jesus in His kingdom splendor.

Applying the Text

  • Have you accepted the offer you shouldn’t refuse?
  • Are you relying on the Spirit’s power to deny, die and follow Jesus daily?
  • Are you rejoicing in your eternal life in Jesus?
]]> https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wlbiblechurch.org/2017/06/04014452/Biblical-Discipleship.jpg The Nature of Discipleship: Come and Die that You Might Live false no 39:59 Those who would follow Christ must deny themselves, take up their cross and follow Him. In part 2 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 9:23-27.

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Come and Die… That You Might Live

Some Context First…

A Disciple of Jesus Must

  • Deny self
  • Die daily
  • Follow Jesus

Warnings and Promises

  • The one who saves his life will lose his life.
  • The one who loses his life for Jesus will save his life.
  • You can gain the whole world but lose yourself.
  • Those who reject Jesus will be rejected by Jesus.
  • Disciples of Jesus will see Jesus in His kingdom splendor.

Applying the Text

  • Have you accepted the offer you shouldn’t refuse?
  • Are you relying on the Spirit’s power to deny, die and follow Jesus daily?
  • Are you rejoicing in your eternal life in Jesus?
]]> No no The Call to Discipleship https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2017/06/the-call-to-discipleship/ Sun, 04 Jun 2017 17:00:13 +0000 https://wlbiblechurch.org/?post_type=podcast&p=9680 Jesus calls people to follow Him and help others to follow Him. In part 1 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Mark 1:16-20.

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Disciple… Make Disciples… Discipleship

BIBLICAL DISCIPLESHIP

The most important decision a person can make in this life is to follow Jesus.  He calls us to follow Him by coming to Him, imitating Him and helping others to follow Him.  We grow as His disciples by practicing biblical spiritual disciplines.  Relying on the unchanging Word of God, we must face the challenges to discipleship presented by our changing culture.  Trusting in His sovereign power and authority, we can be faithful to His command to make disciples of all peoples, baptizing them and teaching them to obey all Jesus has commanded.

Part 1: The Call to Discipleship

Jesus calls people to follow Him and help others to follow Him.

Part 2: The Nature of Discipleship

Message 1: Come and Die that You Might Live

Those who would follow Christ must deny themselves, take up their cross and follow Him.

Part 2: The Nature of Discipleship

Message 2: Count the Cost

Those who would follow Christ must put Him before anyone or anything else.

Part 2: The Nature of Discipleship

Message 3: The Imitation of Christ

A disciple of Jesus seeks to imitate Jesus in every way.

Part 3: Stages of Discipleship

A disciple responds to the call of Jesus, follows Jesus, helps others follow Jesus and bears much fruit for the glory of Jesus.

Part 4: Disciplines of Discipleship

Message 1: Bible Intake, Prayer & Worship

A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness.

Part 4: Disciplines of Discipleship

Message 2: Evangelism, Serving & Stewardship

A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness.

Part 4: Disciplines of Discipleship

Message 3: Fasting, Silence, Journaling, Learning & Perseverance

A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness.

Part 5: Contemporary Challenges to Discipleship

Message 1: Inflated, Hated & Dividing

In response to demographic changes and cultural challenges, the Scriptures call the American evangelical church to love, do good and practice biblical unity. 

Part 5: Contemporary Challenges to Discipleship

Message 2: Bankrupt, Bleeding & Sputtering

In response to demographic changes and cultural challenges, the Scriptures call the American evangelical church to solvency, healing and a renewed passion to make disciples.

Part 6: The Mandate of Discipleship

The Sovereign Lord Jesus Christ has instructed disciples to make disciples everywhere, baptizing them and teaching them to obey all His commandments.

Understanding the Text

Call: Follow Me

Pledge: I will make you become fishers of men

Response: They left all to follow Jesus

Applying the Text

  • Have you heard the call to follow Jesus?
  • Are you following Jesus?
  • Are you helping others to follow Jesus?
]]> Jesus calls people to follow Him and help others to follow Him. In part 1 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Mark 1:16-20.

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Disciple… Make Disciples… Discipleship

BIBLICAL DISCIPLESHIP

The most important decision a person can make in this life is to follow Jesus.  He calls us to follow Him by coming to Him, imitating Him and helping others to follow Him.  We grow as His disciples by practicing biblical spiritual disciplines.  Relying on the unchanging Word of God, we must face the challenges to discipleship presented by our changing culture.  Trusting in His sovereign power and authority, we can be faithful to His command to make disciples of all peoples, baptizing them and teaching them to obey all Jesus has commanded.

Part 1: The Call to Discipleship

Jesus calls people to follow Him and help others to follow Him.

Part 2: The Nature of Discipleship

Message 1: Come and Die that You Might Live

Those who would follow Christ must deny themselves, take up their cross and follow Him.

Part 2: The Nature of Discipleship

Message 2: Count the Cost

Those who would follow Christ must put Him before anyone or anything else.

Part 2: The Nature of Discipleship

Message 3: The Imitation of Christ

A disciple of Jesus seeks to imitate Jesus in every way.

Part 3: Stages of Discipleship

A disciple responds to the call of Jesus, follows Jesus, helps others follow Jesus and bears much fruit for the glory of Jesus.

Part 4: Disciplines of Discipleship

Message 1: Bible Intake, Prayer & Worship

A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness.

Part 4: Disciplines of Discipleship

Message 2: Evangelism, Serving & Stewardship

A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness.

Part 4: Disciplines of Discipleship

Message 3: Fasting, Silence, Journaling, Learning & Perseverance

A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness.

Part 5: Contemporary Challenges to Discipleship

Message 1: Inflated, Hated & Dividing

In response to demographic changes and cultural challenges, the Scriptures call the American evangelical church to love, do good and practice biblical unity. 

Part 5: Contemporary Challenges to Discipleship

Message 2: Bankrupt, Bleeding & Sputtering

In response to demographic changes and cultural challenges, the Scriptures call the American evangelical church to solvency, healing and a renewed passion to make disciples.

Part 6: The Mandate of Discipleship

The Sovereign Lord Jesus Christ has instructed disciples to make disciples everywhere, baptizing them and teaching them to obey all His commandments.

Understanding the Text

Call: Follow Me

Pledge: I will make you become fishers of men

Response: They left all to follow Jesus

Applying the Text

  • Have you heard the call to follow Jesus?
  • Are you following Jesus?
  • Are you helping others to follow Jesus?
]]> Jesus calls people to follow Him and help others to follow Him. In part 1 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Mark 1:16-20.

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Disciple… Make Disciples… Discipleship

BIBLICAL DISCIPLESHIP

The most important decision a person can make in this life is to follow Jesus.  He calls us to follow Him by coming to Him, imitating Him and helping others to follow Him.  We grow as His disciples by practicing biblical spiritual disciplines.  Relying on the unchanging Word of God, we must face the challenges to discipleship presented by our changing culture.  Trusting in His sovereign power and authority, we can be faithful to His command to make disciples of all peoples, baptizing them and teaching them to obey all Jesus has commanded.

Part 1: The Call to Discipleship

Jesus calls people to follow Him and help others to follow Him.

Part 2: The Nature of Discipleship

Message 1: Come and Die that You Might Live

Those who would follow Christ must deny themselves, take up their cross and follow Him.

Part 2: The Nature of Discipleship

Message 2: Count the Cost

Those who would follow Christ must put Him before anyone or anything else.

Part 2: The Nature of Discipleship

Message 3: The Imitation of Christ

A disciple of Jesus seeks to imitate Jesus in every way.

Part 3: Stages of Discipleship

A disciple responds to the call of Jesus, follows Jesus, helps others follow Jesus and bears much fruit for the glory of Jesus.

Part 4: Disciplines of Discipleship

Message 1: Bible Intake, Prayer & Worship

A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness.

Part 4: Disciplines of Discipleship

Message 2: Evangelism, Serving & Stewardship

A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness.

Part 4: Disciplines of Discipleship

Message 3: Fasting, Silence, Journaling, Learning & Perseverance

A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness.

Part 5: Contemporary Challenges to Discipleship

Message 1: Inflated, Hated & Dividing

In response to demographic changes and cultural challenges, the Scriptures call the American evangelical church to love, do good and practice biblical unity. 

Part 5: Contemporary Challenges to Discipleship

Message 2: Bankrupt, Bleeding & Sputtering

In response to demographic changes and cultural challenges, the Scriptures call the American evangelical church to solvency, healing and a renewed passion to make disciples.

Part 6: The Mandate of Discipleship

The Sovereign Lord Jesus Christ has instructed disciples to make disciples everywhere, baptizing them and teaching them to obey all His commandments.

Understanding the Text

Call: Follow Me

Pledge: I will make you become fishers of men

Response: They left all to follow Jesus

Applying the Text

  • Have you heard the call to follow Jesus?
  • Are you following Jesus?
  • Are you helping others to follow Jesus?
]]> Jesus calls people to follow Him and help others to follow Him. In part 1 of Biblical Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Mark 1:16-20.

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Disciple… Make Disciples… Discipleship

BIBLICAL DISCIPLESHIP

The most important decision a person can make in this life is to follow Jesus.  He calls us to follow Him by coming to Him, imitating Him and helping others to follow Him.  We grow as His disciples by practicing biblical spiritual disciplines.  Relying on the unchanging Word of God, we must face the challenges to discipleship presented by our changing culture.  Trusting in His sovereign power and authority, we can be faithful to His command to make disciples of all peoples, baptizing them and teaching them to obey all Jesus has commanded.

Part 1: The Call to Discipleship

Jesus calls people to follow Him and help others to follow Him.

Part 2: The Nature of Discipleship

Message 1: Come and Die that You Might Live

Those who would follow Christ must deny themselves, take up their cross and follow Him.

Part 2: The Nature of Discipleship

Message 2: Count the Cost

Those who would follow Christ must put Him before anyone or anything else.

Part 2: The Nature of Discipleship

Message 3: The Imitation of Christ

A disciple of Jesus seeks to imitate Jesus in every way.

Part 3: Stages of Discipleship

A disciple responds to the call of Jesus, follows Jesus, helps others follow Jesus and bears much fruit for the glory of Jesus.

Part 4: Disciplines of Discipleship

Message 1: Bible Intake, Prayer & Worship

A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness.

Part 4: Disciplines of Discipleship

Message 2: Evangelism, Serving & Stewardship

A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness.

Part 4: Disciplines of Discipleship

Message 3: Fasting, Silence, Journaling, Learning & Perseverance

A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness.

Part 5: Contemporary Challenges to Discipleship

Message 1: Inflated, Hated & Dividing

In response to demographic changes and cultural challenges, the Scriptures call the American evangelical church to love, do good and practice biblical unity. 

Part 5: Contemporary Challenges to Discipleship

Message 2: Bankrupt, Bleeding & Sputtering

In response to demographic changes and cultural challenges, the Scriptures call the American evangelical church to solvency, healing and a renewed passion to make disciples.

Part 6: The Mandate of Discipleship

The Sovereign Lord Jesus Christ has instructed disciples to make disciples everywhere, baptizing them and teaching them to obey all His commandments.

Understanding the Text

Call: Follow Me

Pledge: I will make you become fishers of men

Response: They left all to follow Jesus

Applying the Text

  • Have you heard the call to follow Jesus?
  • Are you following Jesus?
  • Are you helping others to follow Jesus?
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Study Notes

Disciple… Make Disciples… Discipleship

BIBLICAL DISCIPLESHIP

The most important decision a person can make in this life is to follow Jesus.  He calls us to follow Him by coming to Him, imitating Him and helping others to follow Him.  We grow as His disciples by practicing biblical spiritual disciplines.  Relying on the unchanging Word of God, we must face the challenges to discipleship presented by our changing culture.  Trusting in His sovereign power and authority, we can be faithful to His command to make disciples of all peoples, baptizing them and teaching them to obey all Jesus has commanded.

Part 1: The Call to Discipleship

Jesus calls people to follow Him and help others to follow Him.

Part 2: The Nature of Discipleship

Message 1: Come and Die that You Might Live

Those who would follow Christ must deny themselves, take up their cross and follow Him.

Part 2: The Nature of Discipleship

Message 2: Count the Cost

Those who would follow Christ must put Him before anyone or anything else.

Part 2: The Nature of Discipleship

Message 3: The Imitation of Christ

A disciple of Jesus seeks to imitate Jesus in every way.

Part 3: Stages of Discipleship

A disciple responds to the call of Jesus, follows Jesus, helps others follow Jesus and bears much fruit for the glory of Jesus.

Part 4: Disciplines of Discipleship

Message 1: Bible Intake, Prayer & Worship

A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness.

Part 4: Disciplines of Discipleship

Message 2: Evangelism, Serving & Stewardship

A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness.

Part 4: Disciplines of Discipleship

Message 3: Fasting, Silence, Journaling, Learning & Perseverance

A disciple practices spiritual disciplines for the purpose of Godliness.

Part 5: Contemporary Challenges to Discipleship

Message 1: Inflated, Hated & Dividing

In response to demographic changes and cultural challenges, the Scriptures call the American evangelical church to love, do good and practice biblical unity. 

Part 5: Contemporary Challenges to Discipleship

Message 2: Bankrupt, Bleeding & Sputtering

In response to demographic changes and cultural challenges, the Scriptures call the American evangelical church to solvency, healing and a renewed passion to make disciples.

Part 6: The Mandate of Discipleship

The Sovereign Lord Jesus Christ has instructed disciples to make disciples everywhere, baptizing them and teaching them to obey all His commandments.

Understanding the Text

Call: Follow Me

Pledge: I will make you become fishers of men

Response: They left all to follow Jesus

Applying the Text

  • Have you heard the call to follow Jesus?
  • Are you following Jesus?
  • Are you helping others to follow Jesus?
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