Disciple-Making Conversation
I recently read a Bible passage and discovered three simple steps for disciple-making conversation.
Praying for a Disciple
Are you praying? There is no need to ask if you should disciple. Jesus answers that question in the Great Commission.
Have We Made Discipleship Impossible?
I understand that impossible is a strong word. But the question from the post title, is a serious one for me. A thought-provoking post by Bobby Harrington on discipleship.org entitled 10 Top Disciple Making Trends for 2019 (Part 1) made me ask that question. I encourage you to read it…
What Is Your Disciple-Making Mission?
What Is Your Disciple-Making Mission? Would you mind pressing the pause button long enough to write down an answer to the title’s question? For what did God place you on earth? To whom has God sent you? What is your purpose? For what has He prepared you? For what has He…
Is What You Are Doing Contributing to Disciple-Making?
I ask this question with full intention for it be applied in two directions. First, what are you personally doing that is contributing to disciple-making? Jesus’ command to “make disciples of all nations” applies to you and me as well as to the church as a whole. A corollary question…
Make Disciples of All Nations
All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the…
The Value of Creeds for Discipleship
Is it acceptable for all Christians to believe what they want to believe? Of course not. Paul addressed many incorrect beliefs and practices in his letters. Syncretism (mixing of differing beliefs and practices) was alive in biblical days as it is today. This is a place where creeds can be…
The Jesus Model of Disciple-Making
What is the Jesus model? What was Paul saying in 2 Timothy 2:2 (CSB)? Was Paul asking Timothy to talk like him or like Jesus? What you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Yes and no. Paul…
Discipleship: Faith AND Works
My Sunday School class had a great lesson yesterday focusing on the James 2:17-26. We examined scripture to clear up confusion about faith and works. Paul is clear in Ephesians 2:8-9 (CSB): For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift—not from…
Confession as a Discipleship Issue
Confession is admission of sin or wrongdoing. I like the way Renovare defines confession: Sharing our deepest weaknesses and failures with God and trusted others, so that we may enter into God’s grace and mercy and experience his ready forgiveness and healing. Benefits Sin can destroy relationships and drive a…
