The Holy Spirit has given every follower of Jesus service abilities and desires for the common good of the church. In part 9 of Demystifying Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Corinthians 12:4-11.
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Study Notes
An Unpopular, Spectacular Invitation
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- “Come and die…. that you might live.”
Biblical Discipleship
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- 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.
The Problem in Corinth:
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- Me… Myself… I
Biblical Discipleship:
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- Deny… Die… Obey
The Answer for Corinth:
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- Serve with the gifts of the Spirit in love
Different spiritual gifts are given:
- By the same God (1 Corinthians 12: 4-6)
- For the common good (1 Corinthians 12:7)
- With a divine purpose (1 Corinthians 12:8-11)
Discipleship…. Service… WLBC…. and You
Applying the Text
- Are you growing in Christ by serving in love?