Not Ashamed of the Gospel
“The Power of God for Salvation”
Romans 1:14-17
“We were well-pleased to impart to you not only the Gospel of God but also our own lives…” Paul (1 Th. 2:8)
I. Core Value #1 – Biblical Authority
Like the Early Church, we must “continually devote” our-
selves to the “Apostles ___________.”
cf. Acts 2:42; 6:4; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 4:2-4; 1 Tim. 4:16
God’s Word is our ultimate & ________ authority, which
means we submit to it alone. i.e. Sola Scriptura
II. Core Value #2 – Biblical Discipleship
The Great Commission involves a ____________ to
“make disciples of all the nations.” cf. Mt. 28:18-20
Discipleship is the relationally-driven ___________ of
the local church by which believers in Jesus Christ
grow from spiritual infancy to maturity, so that they,
in turn, can reproduce the process in others.
What Qualities should I look for in a Disciple?
F _______ A _________ T ________ R _________
III. Core Value #3 – Biblical Leadership
The contemporary church is not being _____________
about leadership development. i.e. Win…Build…Equip
We must be committed to identifying and training future
leaders who are _________ servants. cf. 2 Tim. 2:2
IV. Core Value #4 – Biblical Community
The Early Church shared a unique unity & ___________
because of their common life in Christ. cf. Acts 2:42-47
The Gospel message invites a lost person into a _______
Christ-centered community! cf. Jn. 13:34-35; Eph. 2:19
V. Core Value #5 – Biblical Mission
The Church is called to ____________ the World and
our communities with the Gospel. cf. Mt. 5:13-16
Christian _____________ is a vital part of Christian
Mission! cf. 1 Thess. 2:8
Our witness for Christ begins at _______ and extends
to the end of the Earth. cf. Lk. 24:47; Acts 1:8
Practical Application:
- Submission – Am I submitted to God’s Word?
- Commission – Am I sharing My Life?
- OnMission – Are We Joining God in His Work?
Appointments with God
Not Ashamed of the GOSPEL
Romans 1:14-17
Monday, January 23rd
Meditate upon the Core Value of Biblical Authority:
- 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Isaiah 66:1-2
What characteristics do you think are most important
in the local church? How important is God’s Word?
Spend time praying for God’s Word to bring about
spiritual growth & maturity in your life & the church.
Tuesday, January 24th
Meditate upon the Core Value of Biblical Authority:
- 2 Timothy 4:2-4; Jn. 17:17
What characteristics do you think are most important
in the local church? How important is God’s Word?
Spend time praying for God’s Word to bring about
spiritual growth & maturity in your life & the church.
Wednesday, January 25th
Meditate upon the Core Value of Biblical Discipleship:
- Matthew 28:18-20
What characteristics do you think are most important
in the local church? How important is Discipleship?
Spend time praying for God to raise up more mature
believers who are willing to mentor & disciple others.
Thursday, January 26th
Meditate upon the Core Value of Biblical Discipleship:
- Colossians 1:28; Acts 6:7; 12:24
What characteristics do you think are most important
in the local church? How important is Discipleship?
Spend time praying for God to deepen the spiritual
life of our church that we be Christ-like disciples!
Friday, January 27th
Meditate upon the Core Value of Biblical Leadership:
- 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9
What characteristics do you think are most important
in the local church? How important is Leadership?
Spend time praying for God’s protection over and
the spiritual refreshment of our pastors & elders!
Saturday/Sunday, Jan. 28-29
Meditate upon the Core Value of Biblical Leadership:
- 2 Timothy 2:2; Mk. 10:45
What characteristics do you think are most important
in the local church? How important is Leadership?
Pray for God to raise up future, servant leaders.
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