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Global discipleship - making disciples for the sake of the nations A study of the Gospel according to Matthew Introduction - Matthew’s handbook for the church Why did Matthew write his gospel? John clearly had an evangelistic aim (Jn 20:31)‚ but Matthew wrote his gospel for the church‚ for those who already follow Jesus. It is a teaching gospel‚ which arranges its material into subjects‚ summarising the teaching of Jesus and illustrating it with examples from his life. Matthew’s is the
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A Curricular Plan of Discipleship ------------------------------------------------------- A Paper Submitted to Dr. Clay Anthony The Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary ------------------------------------------------------- In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Course Discipleship Ministries DSMN 500 ------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………
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LIBERTY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY THE CENTRALITY OF CHRIST IN CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP A PAPER SUBMITTED TO DR. DONALD HICKS IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSE DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES DSMN 500 BY TERRELL PEARSON CHICAGO‚ IL JANUARY‚ 2014 2 INTRODUCTION In this paper I will discuss the importance of the Centrality of Christ in Christian Discipleship including the three stages of discipleship mentioned by Dr Dave Ealey and Rod Dempsey in their book
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The process of discipleship is the same for all believers Discipleship should always be our central measure of faith. Jesus commanded his disciples and all his follower in what he referred to as the ‘Great commission’ to go to all nations and make other disciples for him. Those followers were to go baptizing people in the name of the father‚ the son and of the holy spirit. They were also to teach those they baptized how to worship and obey God. Discipleship therefore can also be said to be partnership
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LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Spheres and Stages of Discipleship Submitted to Dr. Lowman in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of the course DSMN 500-D11 LUO Introduction to Seminary Studies by Angela Smalls Lopes November 9‚ 2014 Table of Contents Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………3 Five Stages of Discipleship………………………………………………………………........3 Spiritually Dead…………………………………………………………………………...3-4 Infant……………………………………………………………………………………
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Reflections on "The Biblical Model" for Discipleship Beverly Manning Discipleship Ministries – DSMN 500 Dr. Homer Massey February 23‚ 2014 Table of Contents Methods Used by Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Methods of Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Procedures‚ Resources‚ Plans Used in
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The foundation of the Christian faith was strongly built on love. From the beginning‚ Christians are taught about God’s love for his creation‚ and are told that discipleship is the best way to mirror it. The Color Purple‚ however‚ illustrates a false idea of what it means to be a Christian‚ and what it means walk like a disciple. Christianity is often inaccurately represented‚ if represented at all‚ by some of Christ’s followers‚ thus true Christians must forefront God’s love in their own lives‚
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Discipleship and the Gospel of Mark 1. What does the Markan Jesus believe his mission is? Why does Jesus need followers? The gospel of Mark‚ the first and shortest gospel‚ written for Mark’s gentile community around 70 CE‚ was such an important piece of writing in presenting the life Jesus led. Mark’s gospel was the most vivid in the portrayal and characterization of the reign of God. It was written in Rome at a time when Mark’s people were under the threat of persecution. Through his writing
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through a life of faith and obedience. Jesus taught that the life of a disciple must be like his own‚ which is a journey to the cross: a disciple must take up his cross and follow’ (8:34-35). St Mark’s Gospel helps us understand the nature of discipleship through various stories concerning the disciples. Jesus required a tremendous amount of commitment in order for anyone to be accepted as a disciple‚ which is why he only ended up with a few deeply committed followers. It was a commitment to be
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