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THE GOSPEL-FORMED CHURCH

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Big Idea:

Christians grow as followers of Jesus most readily in community and with the encouragement of more

mature believers

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Outline:

  • What is discipleship?

  • Who is discipleship for?

  • Which direction should it flow?

  • What is the goal?

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1) What is discipleship?

Our definition

🡪 Discipleship is equipping others to apply the truth of Scripture to the challenges and joys of everyday life

Scripture’s definition

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  • Teaching (1, 3, 7)

  • Training (4)

  • Urge/Encourage (6)

  • Modeling (7)

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2) Who is discipleship for?

  • Older men (2)

  • Older women (3)

  • Younger women (4)

  • Younger men (6)

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3) Which direction does discipleship generally flow?

From older to younger…

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  • This requires humility

  • This leverages wisdom and experience

  • This is counter-cultural

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4) What’s the goal?

  • Sound doctrine (1, 10)

  • Practical holiness (2-9)

  • Sanctification over skill

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THE GOSPEL-FORMED CHURCH