Most of us would agree that discipleship is a central part of our calling, but we don’t all think about it in the same way. One common difference is whether discipleship is about bringing new people to Christ or helping existing Christians become like Christ. Some also think of discipleship mostly as something they should beContinue reading “The Senses of Making Disciples”
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Thinking Through the Matter of Results—3
Mixed. We are exploring the question of what we can learn about a method or approach to evangelism by the ways people respond to it. Our common practice of asking about results indicates we think this will tell us something. Currently we are focusing on the various responses we see in the New Testament, andContinue reading “Thinking Through the Matter of Results—3”
Thinking Through the Matter of Results-1
The Phenomenon. If you are interested in reaching out to others with the good news about Jesus, you have probably been in classes or discussions about how we might do so. In those settings people usually share various approaches to outreach or methods of actually teaching people that they have used or heard about. ItContinue reading “Thinking Through the Matter of Results-1”
Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World—15
Ongoing. In this series of posts we have explored a number of aspects of Christ’s mission to change the world and parallel ways we are seeking to follow his example in Empowering Subjects. It is good when we choose to focus on this mission through doing good deeds, telling good news, and providing good teaching,Continue reading “Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World—15”
Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World-13
Variety. We’ve been exploring various aspects of the mission God has called us to and how Empowering Subjects seeks to incorporate those matters. Today we will consider variety. In the New Testament we see a variety of approaches to carrying out God’s mission and to equipping others for it. There is no one, single wayContinue reading “Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World-13”
Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World-12
Communal and Individual. Like a tightly knit military unit, Christians stand alone together. Our godliness, service and mission have both an individual and a communal aspect. The entire community of Christ-followers needs teaching and exhortation about submitting our lives to the King and living lives worthy of the gospel. Gifted teachers and godly shepherds provideContinue reading “Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World-12”
Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World – 10
Personal and Compassionate. Last time we noticed that we must approach God’s mission authentically. If we ourselves have been touched by God and are being transformed by him, our outreach will be genuine and powerful. We noted several good things that would emerge from such authentic participation in God’s mission, including strong motivation (for moreContinue reading “Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World – 10”
Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World – 9
Authenticity. As you know, the world is a dreadful mess and we are called to help. This series of posts is based on the premise that the way Jesus changed the world is the best way for us to do so. Thus we have been noticing how he ministered so we can model our effortsContinue reading “Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World – 9”
Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World-8
Workers (part 3, Good Teaching). We’ve been exploring what Jesus meant by “workers” in Matthew 9:35-38 and how Empowering Subjects is seeking to implement Jesus’ example. So far, we have considered two aspects of what Jesus showed us about being a working, doing good deeds (see post) and telling good news (see post). Today weContinue reading “Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World-8”
Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World-7
Workers (part 2, Good News). We’ve been exploring what Jesus meant by “workers” in Matthew 9:35-38 and have considered one aspect of it, doing good deeds (see post). A second aspect of being a worker is “proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God” (Matthew 4:23; 9:35). It is not surprising that pagans (ActsContinue reading “Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World-7”
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