Creation and Fall Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: – Romans 5:12 (KJV) The narrative of the Fall is essential to understanding the Gospel, for we cannot grasp the weight of…
Humility Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. – Philippians 2:3 (KJV) Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less. In a culture driven by ‘vainglory’ and self-promotion, the call to esteem others better…
Honoring Spiritual Leaders Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Worship God Scripture: Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. – 1 Timothy 5:17 (KJV) Spiritual leaders are gifts to the church, tasked with the heavy responsibility of ‘labouring in the word and doctrine’ to feed…
Resting the Mind Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Rest & Reflect Scripture: Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. – Isaiah 26:3 (KJV) Perfect peace is the reward of a mind that is ‘stayed’ on God—fixed firmly on His nature, His promises, and His sovereignty. We often…
Evangelism Strategies Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Share Scripture: To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. – 1 Corinthians 9:22 (KJV) The Apostle Paul’s strategy for evangelism was rooted in his desire to relate to people…
Hospitality as Practice Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice Scripture: Use hospitality one to another without grudging. – 1 Peter 4:9 (KJV) Hospitality is a spiritual practice that transforms our homes into outposts of the Kingdom of God. To practice it ‘without grudging’ means offering ourselves to others not as a burden to be endured, but as a…
Defeating Accusation and Guilt Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Equip Scripture: There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. – Romans 8:1 (KJV) Accusation is one of the enemy’s most effective tools to paralyze our spiritual growth. When we fall, the tendency is…
Covenants of God Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. – Hebrews 8:6 (KJV) The history of Scripture is a history of God’s covenants, and in Christ, we are recipients of…
Living by Faith Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: SHAPE Scripture: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. – Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) Living by faith is the radical decision to prioritize the reality of God’s Word over the evidence of our physical circumstances. Faith provides the ‘substance’—the solid ground—upon which we…
Worship in Spirit and Truth Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Worship God Scripture: God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. – John 4:24 (KJV) Worship that is acceptable to God must be rooted in both spirit and truth; it is a heart-level engagement with the reality of who…