realize that my Christian belief should not limit me to explore about other cultures. As a Christian, I need to step out of my own belief and culture to learn from the stranger/s. I had never thought about intercultural as the process of Christian discipleship. Christian discipleship is more than an act I do early Sundays, door knocking-evangelizing. Part of the spiritual growth in a person is found through Christian discipleship. When I decide to step out of my comfort zone as a Christian, I will obtain
true in Christian discipleship since he revealed the true meaning of being a disciple. Jesus instructed the disciples and commissioned them to go and make disciples of all nations by teaching them to obey all of his commands (Matt 28:19-20). The growth of the church is dependent upon the call to discipleship and obedience to the Great Commission. This paper will explore the importance of Christ as the central aspect of Christian discipleship and discuss how obedience reflects the discipleship of Christ
struggle with understanding and fulfilling the true meaning of Christian discipleship in individuals’ lives. This writing assignment will attempt to expound on several significant aspects of discipleship. The importance of the centrality of Jesus Christ to Christian discipleship will be detailed. Also, obedience to the directives of Christ and submission of particular areas of one’s life will be outlined. Finally, the three stages of discipleship according to Dave Earley and Rod Dempsy will be delineated
teaching about discipleship might affect the life of a Christian today. Christian discipleship involves faith and commitment to God, self sacrifice, service to others, using your time, money and energy, as God wants you to not as the world tempts you to. It also involves belonging to God’s own family, the church, and daily commitments with God. Modern day disciples like Ghandi, (even though he was non-Christian) acted as
Discipleship is a process by which one individual helps another become a disciple, or convinced adherent (Merriam-Webster, 2016), of a teacher or movement. Although there are many discipleship models available, a comparison of two discipleship models – LifeShapes (Breen and Cockram, 2009) and Disciplines (Foster, 2002) – reflects two different attempts to teach the same concepts. The following represents a contrast of the key components of the two discipleship models, a discussion of the models considering
According to Schultz (2003) a Kingdom-focused education must be built on the following four points: Jesus Christ, A Biblical Philosophy of Education, Evangelism, and Discipleship. The most appropriate place for Kingdom education to start is in the family where children are taught that “only salvation in Christ can perfect a person” (Schultz, 2003, p.19). Because Kingdom education is rooted in development of a personal relationship with Christ it exists as a present reality and not a future physical
disciples of all nations. It is the bridge between evangelism and discipleship Waylon Moore once said, “There is no continuing New Testament evangelism without follow-up. They are God’s ‘two-edged sword’ for reaching men and making them effective disciples for Christ.” The sad reality is that, according to Alvin Reid, “churches have neglected follow-up. We have left a generation of baby Christians stranded, unsure of how to grow.” As Christians, our follow-up plan must be well -developed, one that’s biblically
religion, demanding little effort and no obedience. Bonhoeffer, who was eventually martyred, knew intimately that , “When Christ calls a man [sic], he bids him come and die.”1 For Bonhoeffer, then, death is the mark of true discipleship and is a
Exploring How a Teaching About Discipleship Might Affect the Life of a Christian Today The role of a disciple continues to inspire men and woman today. History is marked be people who committed their life to Jesus Christ In the question, I will explore the lives of the following Christian disciples, Martin Luther King, Maximillian Kolbe and Sister Eleisha. Martin Luther King might affect the life of a Christian today because he is a good example of a disciple. He is
How a Christian May Follow the Call to Discipleship Through Daily Life and Work The English word "vocation" comes from the Latin word vocare meaning "to call". Every Christian has a calling or 'vocation' from God to be good, to serve Him and to serve others. The term "disciple" is also applied to every one who calls them selves a Christian. "What am I going to do with my life?" or "What is God calling me to do with my life?" We tend to think of the 'vocation' in terms
Kingdoms and Cultures Toni Romero Grand Canyon University Christian Worldview and Contextualization HTH 655 Professor Robert Prescott-Ezickson October 09, 2013 Kingdoms and Cultures Oscillatory has exercised vast inspiration by what method we abstract the link among Christianity and philosophy. The situation has converted several societies’ circumstances to vision their culture of resistance to foremost characteristics of the common philosophies as rather of which to be humiliated, as well
How does the Christian world look to the outsider? David Kinnaman along with the Barna group attempt to answer this question in UnChristian. Oddly enough the five most common adjectives used by people literalistic, anti-intellectual, self-righteous, judgmental, and bigoted. Us Christians might object, rather defensively to try an sway the crowd, playing the card off, “that 's unfair to draw sweeping conclusions based upon the report of one person in the church.” If you think that way, you 'd be right
Seminary Writing Assignment 1 A paper submitted to Dr. Rick Garner In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the course Discipleship Ministries DSMN 500 By Hershel L. Kreis, Jr. November 4, 2012 Toano, Virginia INTRODUCTION While there are those who may be uncomfortable with the idea that worship is a goal in making disciples, the goal of Christian education according to Mitchell is to make a disciple who worships Jesus. Mitchell points out that worship is more than just showing
The Bible commands Christians to go out and make disciples; however, this is impossible without first becoming a disciple of Christ. It is important to understand that discipleship should start with the individual and then go out. Christians need to become examples to live by before they can begin the important task of finding, helping, and making disciples. The Bible contains guidance, standards, and examples of being a disciple who makes disciples. A Christian disciple is someone who follows Christ
The Christian disciple is a follower of Jesus who pursues morality through a life of faith and obedience to Christ and His teachings. The faithful disciple places absolute trust in God while he embarks on a quest for a fulfilling life rich in virtue and happiness. Discipleship specifically emphasizes a simplistic lifestyle focused on rejecting consumerism and giving to those in need. In practicing asceticism, however, a follower of Jesus is faced with the decision between two separate Christian lifestyles:
the belief that one may be a Christian without Christ. The world lacks Christian disciples not because people do not want to be disicipled, but rather because believers have forgotten how to disciple and therefore no longer understand in depth what it means to be a follower of Christ or how to teach nonbelievers and those who are immature in their faith. In today's culture, people claim to be Christians yet refuse to be disciples, so they can claim the title of “Christian” without having to commit and
first area D.A. went into detail with was that “Discipleship is not a continual experience.” Throughout the beginning of D.A’s Christian life he believed discipleship was continually experiencing God, but he later learned different. He learned that there are skills and things to develop. Once you develop in studying scripture and spiritual disciplines you begin growing in Christ and ultimately in discipleship. D.A. Horton’s definition of discipleship. “A maturing believer taking an immature believer
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Writing Assignment 1 – Christ in Discipleship Submitted to Dr. Buddy R. Lowman, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of the course DSMN 500-D11 Discipleship Ministries by 10/27/201 INTRODUCTION Christ is the central person in Christian discipleship. Without Christ, Christianity would not exist and there would be no followers of Christ. To be true followers of Christ, believers
Christ In Discipleship DSMN 500: Discipleship Ministries March 27, 2014 The definition of a disciple is “One who accepts and assists in spreading the doctrines of another, as one of the twelve in the inner circle of Christ 's followers according to the Gospel accounts.” Discipleship means nothing without Christ being the central focus. It is crucial that Christ be the central focal point for all Christian discipleship. There are
The Four Spheres Discipleship is more than leading someone from unbelief to belief, then from new believer to disciple maker. It requires leaders or “parents” to become fully involved in the discipleship process. Many leaders are too ill-equipped or are limited in their ability to disciple others. Putman shares “Since they have never been disciplined themselves, these leaders find that they have a limited grasp on how to make disciples.” To be effective in discipleship leaders must produce a