KEY TO DISCIPLESHIP
Unlocks the mystery to why some
Christians and churches
grow and some don't.
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Act-orientedWe are act-oriented when we serve God because we are supposed to. Pressure from the outside leads to conformity of action. |
Heart-orientedWe are heart-oriented when we serve God because we want to. Pressure from the inside (the Spirit's infilling) leads to a change in outward behavior. |
| In this case, both our motivation and energy to do these things derive from those around us, rather than from the living God.
As lovers of God's Word, we sometimes reinforce this perspective because it looks okay. These things are often proper, such as attending a worship service or reading the Bible. However, it is deadly because we come to think that the mere act of doing it pleases God. |
In this case, both our motivation and power to do these things derive from the person, pleasure, and power of God.
As lovers of God's Word, we need to purposely portray the difference of God's life-giving Spirit. We want to please God from our hearts. Worship starts in our hearts and takes place wherever we go–even at a worship service. |
"And He {Jesus} said to them,
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Basic Discipleship Stage
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Intermediate Discipleship Stage
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Advanced Discipleship Stage
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The Imperative of Discipleship (2 Timothy 2:2) |
The Heart of True Discipleship (Isaiah 50:4-7) |
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The Flow
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Spirit-Dependent Teaching
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Designing discipleship curriculum
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Integrates Church Growth with discipleship
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Growing the Church through Biblical Training
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Discipleship Shapers
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Understanding the Cycle of Decline and Revival (Judges 2) |
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Paul J. Bucknell
Act-oriented
We are act-oriented when we serve God because we are supposed to. Pressure from the outside leads to conformity of action.
Heart-oriented
We are heart-oriented when we serve God because we want to. Pressure from the inside (the Spirit's infilling) leads to change of outward behavior.
As lovers of God's Word, we sometimes reinforce this perspective because it looks okay. These things are often proper such as attending a worship service or reading the Bible. However, it is deadly because we come to think the mere act of doing it pleases God.
As lovers of God's Word, we need to purposely portray the difference of God's life-giving Spirit. We want to please God from our heart. Worship starts in our hearts and takes place wherever we go–even at a worship service.
"And He {Jesus} said to them,
"Rightly did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written,
'THIS PEOPLE HONORS ME WITH THEIR LIPS,
BUT THEIR HEART IS FAR AWAY FROM ME. '"" (Mark 7:6, NASB)
A Prayer
Dear Lord, Please come and examine my heart. My heart is not pure, but I want it to be. Forgive me for seeking the approval of others and completely ignoring your holy person. I want my love to be on fire for you alone. I want all that I do to come from a great passion to serve You, my Lord. You alone can revive me. Please come and make me be pure in heart for your glory's sake. In Jesus Christ's name I pray. Amen.