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
Paul commanded Timothy to “preach the ________ in
season & out of season.” cf. 2 Tim. 4:2-4; 1 Tim. 4:16
The Bible is God’s specific or special ______________
to us. cf. 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Heb. 1:1-3; Jn. 17:17
God’s Word is our ultimate & ________ authority, which
means we submit to it alone. i.e. Sola Scriptura
II. Core Value #2 – Biblical Discipleship
God’s Plan is for His Kingdom to expand as His Word
__________ & His Disciples increase.
cf. Acts 6:7; 12:24; 19:20 – progress reports
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.
“Discipleship is an urgent work that cannot be ignored,
but a slow work that cannot be hurried.” Bill Hull
God’s Model Servants are:
F ___________ A ____________ T __________
III. Core Value #3 – Biblical Leadership
The contemporary church is not being _____________
about leadership development. i.e. Win…Build…Equip
The Biblical _________________ of leaders must be
taken seriously. cf. 1 Tim. 3:1-13; Tit. 1:5-9
Leaders in Christ’s church are humble ___________ &
committed ____________, not CEOs. cf. Mk. 10:45
We must be committed to identifying and training
__________ leaders. cf. 2 Tim. 2:2
Practical Application:
- Submission – Can I submit myself to God’s Word?
- Reproduction – Am I sharing My Life?
- Multiplication – Are we developing New Leaders?
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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