Knows how to confess sin and claim grace

Able to set goals under grace, and able to shake off failure and carry on.

Knows, articulates, and depends on God’s part in ministry.

Has developed reasonable ethical priorities, in the sense that he/she knows what constitutes serious sin versus minor sin. The disciple is focused on the main issues in sanctification rather than "straining out the gnat and swallowing the camel."

Understands the true role of the law.

Understands the true role of discipline.

Consistently grateful to God.

Knows about identity in Christ and correct relationship of indicatives and imperatives.

Knows how to worship God in all ways, and with excitement.

Understands the process of sanctification verses quick fixes.

Knows and practices the means of growth as a lifestyle.

Able to withstand suffering with an attitude of faith.

Obeys God much of the time.

Victory over discrediting sin.

Loyal to God over materialistic goals.

Eternal values system.

Convinced that self-giving love is the key to fulfillment.

Able to articulate and defend biblical authority, inspiration, and canon.

Knows and can use grammatical historical hermeneutics.

Knows how to do inductive study.

Knows how to use Bible study tools.

Familiar with typical lines of attack on hermeneutics.

Knows how to harmonize and resolve most problem passages.

Understands salvation history.

Knows how God’s attributes apply to personal trust, ministry, and prayer.

Able to articulate and defend the Trinity.

Understands how God’s image is reflected in humans.

Able to correct common misconceptions about God and the Bible.

Knows who Satan is and understands the angelic realm.

Discerning about aberrant teaching on demonology.

Knows how to recognize, bind, and fight demonic attacks in self and others.

Understands the world system and the proper response to it.

Able to share own testimony.

Able to witness and actively witnesses.

Knows about the decision continuum and other principles of evangelism. Has brought people who received Christ.

Conversant with the main world views opposing Christ in their culture and have at least some defenses for each.

Understands and effectively refutes common misconceptions about Christianity.

Understands and participates in world evangelism.

Active in body life at all needed levels.

Knows and embraces the importance of ministry.

Understands what the church is can can distinguish it from the Old Testament covenant.

Understands spiritual gifts, church offices, church discipline, and church finance.

Has established a personal ministry within, and perhaps outside, the home church.

Is a consistent giver, and belongs to the FST.

Seeks or has an opportunity to practice personal discipleship.

Understands biblical love and is able to maintain lasting friendships.

Able to handle and resolve interpersonal conflict.

Practices sexual self-control.

Has adjusted to marriage and fulfills role as spouse and parent.

Has developed relationship-related character qualities (patience, kindness, initiative, honesty, etc.), so that he/she is known as a loving person both inside and outside the church.

Knows the ministries of the Spirit and regularly depends on the power of the Spirit for living and ministry.

Knows the difference between the role of the H.S. in the OT & NT.

Ready to answer aberrant teaching on the Holy Spirit.

Looks for where the Spirit is leading and responds accordingly.

Knows scriptures and can articulate the uniqueness of Christ, His dual natures, His deity, His work, and His return.