Dr. Dave Doran addresses believers about discipleship, noting that while Christians have love for God and others implanted in their hearts, we still battle the remnants of our fallen nature and live in an individualistic culture that negatively affects discipleship. He emphasizes the need for a culture of discipleship and addresses three common enemies: independence, insecurity, and feelings of inadequacy.
Scripture Text
Colossians 1:28
Main Points or Ideas
- Keep an eternal focus - Focus on presenting people complete in Christ rather than just decisions, emphasizing the progressive transformation into Christ's likeness rather than mechanical curriculum completion
- See individual needs - Discipleship happens through seeing and addressing individual needs, requiring close relationships where you can see into others' lives and be seen by them
- Point them to Jesus Christ - The center of our faith is Jesus Christ, and the best thing we can do is help people see Jesus better in all His aspects - what He did, who He is, and what He's coming to do
- Wisely apply God's truth to life - Listen carefully to understand circumstances, choices, thoughts, and desires, then apply relevant Scripture wisely rather than beating people up with Bible verses
Conclusion
Every believer can make an eternal difference in someone's life by coming alongside them with God's truth, and if everyone engaged in discipleship, it would make a powerful difference for Christ in building up His church.
