discipleship
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Comprehensive Commitment to Jesus.
In John 12, discipleship is described as a comprehensive commitment to Jesus: Dying for Him: Discipleship involves a willingness to surrender one’s own desires, ambitions, and even life for the sake of following Jesus (John 12:24). Devotion to Him: It requires prioritizing Jesus above all else, including one’s own interests and comforts (John 12:25). Direction… Continue reading
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Measures of the Holy Spirit
Baptismal Measure Acts 2; Acts 10 John 1:33; Matthew 3:11 Acts 2:1-4; 11:13-14; Mark 16:16 Secondary Measure Acts 8:12-18; 19:6 Romans 1:11; Acts 8:18; 19:6 Acts 8:12-18; 19:5-6; Romans 8:9; 1:11 1 Corinthians 12:1-10 (Not needed now) Ephesians 4:5 Ordinary – Indwelling Measure Acts 2:38; 5:32; Galatians 4:6 Acts 2:38-39; 5:32 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians… Continue reading
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The Father in the Model Prayer
Matthew 6:9-13 A PERSONAL Father – “Our Father in heaven” – 6:9 A PERFECT Father – “Hallowed be your name” – 6:9 A PATIENT Father – “Your kingdom come” – 6:10 A POWERFUL Father – “Your will be done” – 6:10 A PROVIDING Father – “Give us this day…bread” – 6:11 A PARDONING Father –… Continue reading
