Those with a True Heart of Disciples will Live What They Learn
True discliples willingly accept Jesus as Lord of their life, and as such allow Him to change them from the inside out. But they also have a desire to live out the things they have been taught. When they let go of the burden of their broken and sinful past, they can then freely reach out to those around them and show them how to walk in repentance.
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Jesus Leaves Disciples with The Great Commission
When the resurrected Jesus spoke the The Great Commission to his disciples, he didn't ask them to consider the idea of going and making disciples, nor did he ask them to pray about it. In fact, Jesus didn't allow room for questions, arguments or misinterpretations. When Jesus said "Go" he meant immediately and didn't provide an opportunity for the disciples to think he was speaking of a future mission.
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Disciples Learn to Renew Their Minds to Think and Do What God Says
Christians are spiritually victorious or defeated moment by moment, and day by day, in proportion to the thoughts they think. What believers feed their minds and dwell on has a tremendous impact on whether they will be victors or victims.
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The Disciples were Appointed to Carry on the Gospel
The disciples were to play a key role in bringing this hope of salvation to the world. Without them, the sacrifice of Jesus would have availed nothing.
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The Power of God is Given to His People for Divine Purposes
The apostles and disciples of Jesus utilized God's power, performing miracles of healing and deliverance. This is the power Christians have at their fingertips today. It has never been more important than right now for Christians to become spiritually educated.
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Jesus Ascends and Gives the Great Commission
The Great Commission. They are the words of Jesus spoken just prior to his ascension following the 40 days he lived on earth as the resurrected Christ. It is called The Great Commission because it is a command that disciples go into the world and spread the Gospel. In fact, Matthew 18:16-20 is often used when teaching or preaching on the subject of service, missions and evangelism.
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Childlike Trust is Essential for Entering the Kingdom
Unless a child has been traumatized, they are inherently trusting of significant others in their lives. Childlike trust is a kingdom quality to which Jesus exhorts believers to attain. Mistrust is a result of injury. The means used to protect one's heart, subsequently, builds walls that keep God's love out. Restoration means taking the walls down through the agency of the Holy Spirit so trust can be regained.
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The Fruit of Self-Control Brings Spiritual Benefits to Believers
Self-control is positioned last on the bunch of fruit. It is possible that it is the last of the fruit because self-control is the most desirable quality attainable and the most challenging for humans. It is self-mastery, the opposite of impulsive and reckless behavior, and the opposite of self-indulgence.
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The Importance of Discipleship
With Jesus as the model, Christians are to serve God and others. Service is the ultimate act of love. Servants of God never stop serving because of circumstances. They keep doing the will of God no matter what.
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Jesus Ascends to Heaven
The Ascension of Jesus not only closed the chapter of his ministry on earth, it also welcomed in the kingdom of God. The work that Jesus accomplished on the cross assures Christians today that the price for sin has been paid.
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