Effective Discipleship (1)

Effective Discipleship (1)

Introduction:
    Would you call yourself a disciple of Christ? A good definition of a disciple is found in Lk. 6:40. See also Rom. 8:29. We are to be conformed to the image of Christ! Christ is our standard, He is our example! This is not very difficult to understand. But it can be difficult to put into practice! How do we get there? In this series of 4 lessons we will discuss how to be an effective disciple. We must learn to deal with life as Christ dealt with life!

I. We all begin from the same point. The world!
    A. Rom. 3:23—ALL have fallen short! All get the same start!
        1. Who can’t identify with Eph. 2:1-3?
        2. Eph. 2:12-13—by death we get into Christ
    B. Rom. 6:3,6—old man of sin has to be put off.
    C. 5 Steps lead us to WHAT???

II. Not all believers are disciples!
    A. Christians to walk a different path! Some don’t. Get bored/self satisfied.
    B. Rev. 2:4-5—going ________________.
    C. Rev. 3:1b-2—all ________ and no ______.
    D. Rev. 3:17—apathetic, self deceived. A deepening rut leads to boredom or a fall!
        1. There is bad news/good news.
    E. Why can Christian lives flatten out?
        1. Quit being a disciple and living for Him—Rom. 8:29; 2 Cor. 5:15
        2. Quit looking heavenward—Phil. 3:14

III. The Scriptures demand more than 5-step salvation!
    A. 2 Pet. 3:18—_______________; Heb. 6:1-2—_________________
    B. Heb. 12:14—_______________; Phil. 3:15—__________________
    C. 2 Cor. 3:18—_______________; Lk. 6:40—___________________

IV. God is calling YOU to discipleship!
    A. He wants YOU to be like Him! To look upward!
    B. He calls you via the gospel—2 Thess. 2:14
        1. Done through gospel preaching; bible classes; personal study!
    C. Phil. 3:13-14—calling you _________________!
    D. Col. 3:1-3—have you set your mind?

Conclusion:
    A. Have you taken the first 5 steps upward? If not, why not today?
    B. Rev. 3:20—Christ is ready!

Thanks to Carl McMurray who came up with much of the above outline.



Effective Discipleship (1) Introduction: Would you call yourself a disciple of Christ? A good definition of a disciple is found in Lk. 6:40. See also Rom. 8:29. We are to be conformed to the image of Christ! Christ is our standard, He is our example! This is not very difficult to understand. But it can be difficult to put into practice! How do we get there? In this series of 4 lessons we will discuss how to be an effective disciple. We must learn to deal with life as Christ dealt with life! I. We all begin from the same point. The world! A. Rom. 3:23—ALL have fallen short! All get the same start! 1. Who can’t identify with Eph. 2:1-3? 2. Eph. 2:12-13—by death we get into Christ B. Rom. 6:3,6—old man of sin has to be put off. C. 5 Steps lead us to WHAT??? II. Not all believers are disciples! A. Christians to walk a different path! Some don’t. Get bored/self satisfied. B. Rev. 2:4-5—going ________________. C. Rev. 3:1b-2—all ________ and no ______. D. Rev. 3:17—apathetic, self deceived. A deepening rut leads to boredom or a fall! 1. There is bad news/good news. E. Why can Christian lives flatten out? 1. Quit being a disciple and living for Him—Rom. 8:29; 2 Cor. 5:15 2. Quit looking heavenward—Phil. 3:14 III. The Scriptures demand more than 5-step salvation! A. 2 Pet. 3:18—_______________; Heb. 6:1-2—_________________ B. Heb. 12:14—_______________; Phil. 3:15—__________________ C. 2 Cor. 3:18—_______________; Lk. 6:40—___________________ IV. God is calling YOU to discipleship! A. He wants YOU to be like Him! To look upward! B. He calls you via the gospel—2 Thess. 2:14 1. Done through gospel preaching; bible classes; personal study! C. Phil. 3:13-14—calling you _________________! D. Col. 3:1-3—have you set your mind? Conclusion: A. Have you taken the first 5 steps upward? If not, why not today? B. Rev. 3:20—Christ is ready! Thanks to Carl McMurray who came up with much of the above outline.