I. INTRODUCTION God seeks individuals in every generation and country on this earth to partner with Him in His plan to establish the Kingdom of God here. He calls unbelievers who are bound by sin and living under the influence of the devil to repent and turn to Him so they can work together. He …
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93621.3 Lesson 3. Hearing God’s Voice
I. HEARING GOD’S VOICE: A KEY DISCIPLESHIP PRACTICE II. WAYS GOD COMMUNICATES III. PRACTICAL STEPS TO DEVELOP HEARING GOD’S VOICE IV. TESTING PROPHETIC WORDS (JOHN 4:1-3) V. PRACTICAL EXERCISES FOR HEARING GOD’S VOICE
93621.2 Lesson 2. Prayer and Fasting
I. THE ESSENCE OF PRAYER II. THE BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS OF PRAYER III. PERSISTENT AND EXPECTANT PRAYER IV. INTERCESSION AND LOVE V. THE MODEL OF PRAYER: THE LORD’S PRAYER VI. THE PURPOSE AND POWER OF FASTING VII. NOTABLE BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF FASTING VIII. SPIRITUAL OUTCOMES OF FASTING A. Fasting is often associated with powerful spiritual breakthroughs: …
93621.1 Lesson 1. Intimacy with God
I. WHAT IS INTIMACY WITH GOD? II. THREE DIMENSIONS OF INTIMACY (UP, IN, OUT) III. INTIMACY AS SEEN IN COVENANT AND KINGDOM A. Covenant = Relationship (Genesis, Abraham, Moses, Jesus) B. Kingdom = Responsibility (God, Judges, David, Jesus) IV. SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR GROWING IN INTIMACY V. PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES FOR DEEPENING INTIMACY VI. WORSHIP AS A …
93636 Church Eldership and Leadership Handout 2
Teamwork, Unity, and Leadership Elders were ordained by the apostles. Elders were instructed and directed at times by the apostles, and elders worked in a supportive role to the God-appointed leaders. The eldership is definitely a local church ruling body. It operates, however, under the direction of the senior minister, who must himself be one …
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93637 Church Eldership and Leadership Handout 3
Doctrine and Direction What is doctrine? The basic meaning is teaching. Specifically, the teaching of Biblical truth, ethics, morality, but really the entirety of Scripture. Doctrine ranges from simple and general to complicated and specific. This responsibility is not just to be the watchdogs, but also to be those who contribute thought, ideas, and wisdom …
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93638 Church Eldership and Leadership Handout 4
Church Discipline As in the natural family, so in the spiritual family. Discipline is needed for the following reasons: Two Primary Purposes for Discipline Discussion about the two purposes. What offences (infringements) require Church discipline? Administration of Discipline Principles of disciplinary judgement Steps in discipline Key passage: Matthew 18:15-20
93635 Church Eldership and Leadership Handout 1
Qualifications and Functions New Testament eldership In the overall framework of Church leadership, the governmental ministries operate within the context of church eldership. In the New Testament, church government is entrusted to the eldership, which includes the five-fold governmental ministries of Ephesians 4:11-12. Governmental ministries operate within the support, strengthening and accountability of the eldership. …
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93632 Church Eldership and Leadership 2
Unity and teamwork. First among equals. The argument for a plural, co-equal leadership as the highest authority in the local church does not stand up to the test of careful scriptural examination. Elders were ordained by the apostles. Elders were instructed and directed at times by the apostles, and elders worked in a supportive role …
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The Necessity of Discipline As in the natural family, so in the spiritual family. Discipline is needed for the following reasons: The Twofold Purpose of Discipline There are two main aspects of discipline seen in Scripture, these being as follows. God will judge, punish and chastise in order to bring a restoration of fellowship with …