Disciples Connect With Others
Disciples are part of God’s people and work to connect with others in vital relationships in their local church.
Acts 2:46-47
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Disciples are part of God’s people and work to connect with others in vital relationships in their local church.
Acts 2:46-47
Disciples embrace the gospel, admitting their sin and receiving God’s grace offered to them in Christ.
2 Timothy 2:1-2
The elder brother in the parable mistakenly thought that success, life and joy was found in attempting to keep the rules rather than in relationship with the father, who he misunderstood and disdained.
Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
The younger son in the parable mistakenly thought that his identity and joy would be found through self-discovery and self-indulgence apart from the father’s presence and will.
Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
The father in the parable displays the merciful and gracious heart of God towards those who are lost.
Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
Christians are called to walk according to their new nature, which requires being clothed in the virtues of Christ.
Colossians 3:12-17
Jesus, the Eagle, is the One True God, our Creator and Redeemer, Who became human for us and our salvation.
Joh 1:1-5, 14
Jesus, the Ox, is the True servant of God, suffering and dying that we might have life.
Mark 10:45
Jesus, the Man, was truly human so that He might fulfill humanity’s obligations to God by completely obeying God’s Law and suffering and dying for human disobedience.
Matthew 1:1
The Believer’s testimony is that God mercifully stepped into our dead existence and brought us to life.
Ephesians 2:1-10
Jesus does not, will not, fail us, he holds us through all our trials. He pursues us and holds our relationship with him. NOT US! Him!
Luke 22:31-34, 54-62
Understanding the first appearance of Christ which has provided our salvation and waiting for His second appearance provides hope and motivation to perform good works.
Titus 2:11-15
Jesus is both the real Master of the Banquet and our true bridegroom who comes to pour out his blood so we can enjoy the wedding feast of the lamb and eternal joy with God.
John 2:1-11
All Christians are commissioned by Jesus to be involved in the worldwide mission of evangelism and discipleship.
Matthew 28:18-20
The Gospel is not only rationally true – it addresses our deepest human longings and points us to true joy and rest.
Revelation 21:1-5
The most important promises of the Christian faith depend first on whether the claims made by Jesus about His own identity are true, and second how we respond to those claims.
John 8:31-36; 51-59
Every human sins and fails to live up to God’s righteous standards, but the Gospel offers forgiveness to those who confront this fact and openly confess and repent of sin.
Matthew 23:1-13
Present-day questions about sexuality should be viewed in light of God’s original design (creation), our sinful hearts and corrupt desires (the fall), Christ’s person and work (redemption), and our ultimate end (consummation).
Revelation 19:6-9
Evil and suffering are the real consequences of human sin, but our Good, Sovereign God will overcome them through Christ, to bring eternal blessing and joy to all Who love Him.
Romans 8:18-25
The Bible is God’s infallible revelation to humanity, and therefore it can be trusted as a firm foundation for belief and life.
2 Peter 1:16-21
There is strong historical evidence pointing to the fact that Jesus died and was physically raised from the dead on the third day.
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Lust is a disordered love that excessively craves my own sexual pleasure, desiring it more than true intimacy with God or others.
1 Thessalonians 4:3-8
Gluttony is a disordered love that excessively craves food and drink, attempting to fill spiritual hunger with material fare.
John 6:26-29
Greed is a disordered love that excessively craves created goods and possessions, desiring them more than the Creator Himself.
Hebrews 13:5-6
Wrath is a disordered love that desires justice to be enacted in my time, manner, and degree rather than in God’s.
James 1:19-20