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This document discusses growing in maturity as a Christian. It begins by summarizing Bible passages about Jesus commanding disciples to go make more disciples. It then discusses leaving elementary teachings about Christ to mature in understanding. The first section lists marks of a mature Christian, such as having a consistent relationship with God not impacted by life's highs and lows. The second section discusses tools for maturity, including daily Bible reading and memorization, being part of a discipleship group, and having an accountability partner. It challenges readers to commit to consistency and discusses setting up regular times together in discipleship groups.
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Astronism, Cosmism and Cosmodeism: the space religions espousing the doctrine...
Astronism, Cosmism and Cosmodeism: the space religions espousing the doctrine...
Lesson 12 - The Blessed Hope: The Mark of the Christian.pptx
Lesson 12 - The Blessed Hope: The Mark of the Christian.pptx
The Vulnerabilities of Individuals Born Under Swati Nakshatra.pdf
The Vulnerabilities of Individuals Born Under Swati Nakshatra.pdf
Chandra Dev: Unveiling the Mystery of the Moon God
Chandra Dev: Unveiling the Mystery of the Moon God
Trusting God's Providence | Verse: Romans 8: 28-31
Trusting God's Providence | Verse: Romans 8: 28-31
Monthly Khazina-e-Ruhaniyaat Jun’2024 (Vol.15, Issue 2)
Monthly Khazina-e-Ruhaniyaat Jun’2024 (Vol.15, Issue 2)
Its time to grow up.pptx
- 1. IT’S TIME TO GROW UP
- 2. Matthew 28:18-20 • Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
- 3. Mateo 28:18-20 • Lumapit si Jesus at sinabi sa kanila, "Ibinigay na sa akin ang lahat ng kapangyarihan sa langit at sa lupa. 19 Kaya't habang kayo'y humahayo, gawin ninyong alagad ko ang mga tao sa lahat ng bansa. Bautismuhan ninyo sila sa pangalan ng Ama, at ng Anak, at ng Espiritu Santo. 20 Turuan ninyo silang sumunod sa lahat ng iniutos ko sa inyo. Tandaan ninyo, ako'y laging kasama ninyo hanggang sa katapusan ng panahon."
- 4. Hebrews 6:1 • Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God…
- 5. Hebreo 6:1 • Kaya't iwanan na natin ang mga panimulang aralin tungkol kay Cristo at magpatuloy na tayo sa mga araling para sa mga may sapat na pang-unawa na. Tigilan na natin ang muling paglalagay ng pundasyon tungkol sa pagtalikod sa mga gawang walang kabuluhan at tungkol sa pananampalataya sa Diyos,
- 6. 1. Marks of a Mature Christian • You understand Christianity doesn’t have an on/off switch. • The highs and lows of life don’t impact your relationship with God. • You are at peace with situations beyond your control.
- 7. 1. Marks of a Mature Christian • You don’t allow disciplines to take a back seat • You listen to others who have a different viewpoint … with the goal of growing and not correcting.
- 8. 2. Tools for the Mature Christian • Disciplined walk with GOD – Daily: a choice not an emotional conviction – You make time for this not if you have the time – Finish the Bible in a year: (If you have not read the Bible in a year) – Do memory scriptures – Advance – Various translations – Go away (a day or two and spend time in prayer and meditation)
- 9. 2. Tools for the Mature Christian • Discipling Relationships – You are part of a Bibletalk/Family Group – Who is your Discipling/Faith Partner? – How often do you have your Partnership times? (Minimum should be once a month) – Do you have a humble heart to learn and be taught? – Do you allow yourself to be held accountable or do you react when people ask you how you are doing?
- 10. Challenge: • 1. Choose to commit yourself • 2. Consistency D-group Discussion: • 1. Have time to answer the questions (honestly…) • 2. Pray for the group to commit to each other and be consistent • 3.Set the regular time for discipling/partnership times (Nobody leaves without this being set up)