Growing Toward Spiritual Maturity
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New Destiny Christian Fellowship
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