The Love of God Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. – 1 John 4:8 (KJV) God does not just ‘do’ love; He is the very essence and origin of love. Because we have been brought into union with Him, His love must flow through us as…
The Wrath of God Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; – Romans 1:18 (KJV) It is common in our culture to focus solely on God’s love while ignoring His justice. However, the Bible presents God’s…
The Intercession of Christ Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. – Romans 8:34 (KJV) There is profound peace in knowing that your standing before God does…
The Ascension Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. – Acts 1:9 (KJV) The Ascension is not merely a footnote in the story of Jesus; it is the crowning of the King. By ascending, Jesus…
Union with Christ Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. – Galatians 2:20 (KJV)…
Adoption into God’s Family Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. – Romans 8:15 (KJV) The Gospel transforms us from subjects into children. The Spirit of adoption is the antidote to the spirit…
The Kingdom of God Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. – Matthew 6:33 (KJV) To seek the Kingdom of God first is to reorder our entire value system, placing His eternal agenda above our temporal, personal ambitions.…
The Old Covenant Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away. – Hebrews 8:13 (KJV) The Old Covenant—the Law and the temple system—served as a ‘tutor’ or schoolmaster to show us our need for…
The New Covenant Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you. – Luke 22:20 (KJV) The New Covenant is the heartbeat of our faith—it is the shift from a relationship based on the rigid letter of the Law…
The Law of God Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Theology Scripture: The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. – Psalm 19:7 (KJV) The Law is like a mirror; it is not meant to save us, but to show us exactly how far we have…