Jesus Christ bids you, ‘Come and die… that you might live.’ In part 1 of Demystifying Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 16:21-28.
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Study Notes
Christianese Discipleship
- A course of study intended to establish a new believer in the basics of Christian faith.
- A lifelong course of study designed to increase the believer’s knowledge of the Bible and assorted theological concepts.
Biblical Discipleship
- Definition
- The lifelong process of following Christ–learning from Him and obeying Him–in order that you might be made more like Him and accomplish His eternal purposes.
- Immediate Goal
- Spiritual Maturity
- Ultimate Goal
- The Glory of God
- Means
- Worship, Scripture, Prayer, Fellowship, Service, Witness, Stewardship, Spiritual Disciplines….
The Call to Discipleship in Matthew 16:21-28
- A Shocking Revelation (Mat 16:21)
- A Stern Rebuke (Mat 16:22-23)
- A Shocking Statement (Mat 16:24)
- A Spectacular Reward (Mat 16:25-28)
An Unpopular Invitation
“Come and Die”
A Spectacular Invitation
“Come and Die… that You Might Live”
An Invitation
Come and Live