Understanding Servanthood Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Equip Scripture: For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. – Mark 10:45 (KJV) The spirit of the age is to be served, to be recognized, and to have our own preferences prioritized. The spirit…
Perseverance of Saints Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: – Philippians 1:6 (KJV) The doctrine of the perseverance of the saints—often called ‘eternal security’—is not a license for complacency; it is the…
Love for Enemies Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; – Matthew 5:44 (KJV) Loving our enemies is arguably the most difficult command in Scripture because it…
Declaring God’s Promises Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Worship God Scripture: Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) – Hebrews 10:23 (KJV) We are called to ‘hold fast’ our profession of faith, not because we are strong, but because He is faithful. The promises of God are the…
Reflecting on Mercy Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Rest & Reflect Scripture: It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. – Lamentations 3:22-23 (KJV) Mercy is the reason we are still standing. The promise of Lamentations is that God’s compassions ‘fail…
Praying for Leaders Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Share Scripture: I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. – 1 Timothy 2:1-2 (KJV) Praying for…
Chastity and Purity Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice Scripture: For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; – 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4 (KJV) To ‘possess your vessel in sanctification and honour’ is to recognize…
Guarding Your Heart and Mind Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Equip Scripture: Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. – Proverbs 4:23 (KJV) The heart is the command center of our existence, the fountain from which all our attitudes, words, and actions flow. Because it is the source of ‘the…
Irresistible Grace Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. – John 6:37 (KJV) Irresistible grace is the comforting realization that our salvation does not rest on the shaky foundation of our own desire, but on…
Kindness Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. – Ephesians 4:32 (KJV) Kindness is not merely a social nicety; it is a profound echo of the Gospel. Ephesians 4:32 links our kindness and forgiveness directly to the way…