Growing Toward Spiritual Maturity

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Growing Toward Spiritual Maturity

Becoming a Disciple of Jesus Christ

Chapter 2


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Types of Disciples

1. In general, a follower

2. A type of follower as defined by degree of commitment

3. The “twelve” who were appointed by Jesus

4. Followers seeking their own benefit


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Types of Disciples

1. Known traitors with false motives

2. Flawed followers

3. Leader appointed followers

4. A Christian


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Types of FollowersSheep

Psalms 23 Trust the shepherd Prefer peace and

tranquility (green pastures and still waters)

Submit to shearing, goading, & correction


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Types of FollowersGoats

Proverbs 27:23-27 Dissension and agitation

is part of their nature Often unsatisfied with

shepherd’s provisions They will not eat the

sheep


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Examples of default stylesSheepdog

I Peter 5:1-3 Appointed by owner of

the sheep Guards the sheep Respected by wolves Beware of potential to

turn wolf


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BECOMING A DISCIPLEPRE-NATAL CARE

Prior to conversion/salvationNEW BIRTH

The moment of conversion/salvationBECOMING MORE LIKE CHRIST

Sanctification/Holiness/LifestyleBECOMING A PERFECT REFLECTION

OF CHRISTA true disciple


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PRE-NATAL/PRE-CONVERSION

GeneaologyStation in lifeExperiencesRelationshipsCovering


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NEW BIRTH/SALVATIONHoly Spirit

convicts, heart believes, mouth confesses

Spirit is rebornSins are forgivenFellowship &

communion with God is restored


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BECOMING MORE LIKE CHRIST

Possible only after conversion

On-going processRequires obedience

and submissionIndwelling of the

Holy Spirit is essential


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BECOMING A PERFECT REFLECTION OF CHRISTGenesis 1:26Genesis 5:3Romans 8:29I Corinthians 11:7Colossians 1:15Hebrews 1:3

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