Growing Toward Spiritual Maturity

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New Destiny Christian Fellowship

Becoming a Disciple of Jesus Christ

Chapter 2

Types of Disciples

1. In general, a follower

2. A type of follower as defined by degree of commitment

3. The “twelve” who were appointed by Jesus

4. Followers seeking their own benefit

Types of Disciples

1. Known traitors with false motives

2. Flawed followers

3. Leader appointed followers

4. A Christian

Types of FollowersSheep

Psalms 23 Trust the shepherd Prefer peace and

tranquility (green pastures and still waters)

Submit to shearing, goading, & correction

Types of FollowersGoats

Proverbs 27:23-27 Dissension and agitation

is part of their nature Often unsatisfied with

shepherd’s provisions They will not eat the

Examples of default stylesSheepdog

I Peter 5:1-3 Appointed by owner of

the sheep Guards the sheep Respected by wolves Beware of potential to

turn wolf

BECOMING A DISCIPLEPRE-NATAL CARE

Prior to conversion/salvationNEW BIRTH

The moment of conversion/salvationBECOMING MORE LIKE CHRIST

Sanctification/Holiness/LifestyleBECOMING A PERFECT REFLECTION

OF CHRISTA true disciple

PRE-NATAL/PRE-CONVERSION

GeneaologyStation in lifeExperiencesRelationshipsCovering

NEW BIRTH/SALVATIONHoly Spirit

convicts, heart believes, mouth confesses

Spirit is rebornSins are forgivenFellowship &

communion with God is restored

BECOMING MORE LIKE CHRIST

Possible only after conversion

On-going processRequires obedience

and submissionIndwelling of the

Holy Spirit is essential

BECOMING A PERFECT REFLECTION OF CHRISTGenesis 1:26Genesis 5:3Romans 8:29I Corinthians 11:7Colossians 1:15Hebrews 1:3

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