Xenos Christian Fellowship
Christian Principles Unit 3: Provisions for Spiritual Growth
Body-Life as a Means of Growth
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Instructors
Overview
Introduction
Review the concept of "means of growth" and discuss those covered
so far (Acts 2:42).
Remind the students that the Means of Growth are biblically prescribed avenues
through which we receive the life changing power of God. Remember that
it is one of three aspects of walking in the Spirit.
We come now to another means of growth, —fellowship, or Body-life.
This means of growth is not well understood in the church today. "Fellowship"
(koinonia) means "sharing." We are to share the life
of Christ with one another. Spiritual growth has a corporate context.
Fellowship stands in stark contrast to the radical individualism of our culture
which often finds its way into "American Christianity." Church is
incorrectly defined as a building or the service we attend. "Fellowship"
occurs in a hall next to the sanctuary, or people participate in the "ritual
of fellowship" (card passing down the pew or shaking a neighbor's hand
during the service).
Therefore we purposefully distance ourselves from these wrong perceptions
of church and choose "body life" as a term that more accurately
reflects the New Testament picture of fellowship.
A key question arises: "How involved in Christian
fellowship should I be?" What is the biblically normative
level of involvement in the Body of Christ?
The typical answer is "Attend church worship service on Sunday mornings."
In Xenos, this sounds like "Attend central
teaching weekly." Others believe fellowship is defined by the number
of committees on which I serve. These answers are inadequate. If this
is the extent of our involvement with other Christians, we will be seriously
stunted in our spiritual growth, probably seduced by the world, etc. Instead
we must see how the New Testament answers this question. There is
a big difference between "going to church" and "being in
fellowship."
For many of us we'll have to challenge our upbringing; our past experiences
in the local church; and our culture. For ALL of us, we'll have to challenge
our priorities and our agenda in life.
To answer this question, we need to go to the New Testament's description
of our new identity in Christ.
Let's take a brief look at the importance of the vertical aspect
of being "in Christ" — our union with Christ. Our
standing before God is based on the fact that we have been "put into"
Christ; 1 Cor. 12:13 —review baptism by Holy Spirit —
Him indwelling us and simultaneously placing us into Christ.
What is our identity? Forgiven, Accepted, and Secure in our relationship
with the Creator of the universe. Our greatest needs have been met by God.
This is our new identity.
This is a positional truth—we didn't feel it happen, but we believe
it on the basis of God's Word ("CONSIDER") and choose to act consistently
with it ("PRESENT") in our dealings with God (e.g., DRAWING NEAR
IN SPITE OF GUILT FEELS AS PER HEB. 10:19ff.). As we do this, we begin
to grow and experience God's love and acceptance (LEARN >> ACT >>
EXPERIENCE).
But having a new identity also has a horizontal aspect.
God has not only changed our standing with him, he has also changed our standing
with other Christians. Our new identity makes us members of one another (1 Cor. 12:12-14;
Rom. 12:3-5).
1 Cor. 12:12 For even as the body is one and yet
has many members, and all the members of the body, though they are many,
are one body, so also is Christ. 13 For by one Spirit we were all baptized
into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were
all made to drink of one Spirit. 14 For the body is not one member, but
many.
Rom. 12: 3 For through the grace given to me I say to
every man among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to
think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to
each a measure of faith. 4 For just as we have many members in one body
and all the members do not have the same function, 5 so we, who are many,
are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.
Therefore, we need to believe this on the basis of God's Word ("CONSIDER")
and choose to act consistently with it in our interactions with other Christians
("PRESENT"). If we don't, we will miss out on the growth God offers.
Nowhere does the Bible describe a growing Christian who isn't involved in
the Body of Christ.
This interaction involves two distinct aspects:
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We need to regularly receive the life of Christ from other
members
1 Cor. 12:21>>contrary to AUTONOMY; INDIVIDUALISM; Normally,
we learn this lesson first.
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Then, we need to regularly give the life of Christ to others
1 Cor. 12:15,16 >> Giving love does not come naturally.
Most people are naturally self-centered and we see it manifested in
behaviors like:
Believing that others are around only to serve us.
Judging relationships based on how that person makes me feel
Expecting others to be sensitive to my needs and disappointed when
they are not.
or - "I'M INSIGNIFICANT". "I don't have anything
to offer anyone in a friendship that they could want. I'm worthless."
The Body of Christ is a key provision for growth from God by which our understanding
of Christ is deepened, where we have the opportunity to express Christ's love
to others, and where we personally and often intimately experience the love
of Christ.
Therefore, we need to be involved enough to receive and give the life of
Christ. Now that we understand the theological basis for Body-life,
we can move to more practical ways to incorporate this into our lives. Jesus
gives us a similar answer with a little different spin.
(Jn. 13:34,35) "A new commandment I give to you, that you
love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for
one another."
Explain Jn. 13:34,35. Note the same two-sided involvement—giving
love to other Christians and allowing other Christians to give love to us.
The disciples were committed to this imperative from Jesus and therefore
committed their ministries to living this out. Their epistles unpack
this command through several "one another" imperatives. NAME THEM:
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Gal. 5:13 For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn
your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve
one another.
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1 Thess. 5:11 Therefore encourage one another, and build up one another,
just as you also are doing.
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Col. 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom
teaching and admonishing one another . . .
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Jas. 5:16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one
another, so that you may be healed.
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Eph. 4:32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other,
just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.
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Eph. 4:2 . . . with all humility and gentleness,
with patience, showing forbearance to one another in love . . .
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Rom. 15:7 Wherefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted
us to the glory of God.
- Gal. 6:2 Bear one another's burdens, and thus fulfill the law of
Christ.
Are we involved enough to know others' concerns, worries, and burdens?
- Rom. 12:10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference
to one another in honor . . .
Devoted: tenderly loving; showing affection. (Rom. 16:18)
- We will look at two of the key ones next week: encourage and admonish.
What does this have to do with how involved we should be in fellowship?
We should be involved enough that we are receiving and giving this kind
of love from and to other Christians on a regular basis. This assumes an
intensive level of involvement with a relatively small number of people.
How could we possibly accomplish this if our only context for knowing people
was a large group meeting on a Sunday morning? These biblical principles
of body life require being in a small setting of people.
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How can you encourage someone unless you're involved enough to know
where and when they need this?
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How can they encourage you unless you are open enough for them to do
the same?
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How can you admonish someone unless you're involved enough to know
what they need to be admonished about?
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How can they admonish you unless you're open enough for them to do
the same?
- How can you show forbearance and forgiveness unless you're involved
enough that they offend or irritate you?
Structures that facilitate this kind of involvement:
- Home groups are meant to facilitate this. This is the example of
the New Testament (Acts 2:42,46,47; Rom. 16). While they do not
assure Body-life involvement, they provide a context within which to build
these kinds of relationships that go on through the week.
- Cell/study groups: This is an even smaller context for getting
to know people in your home group, building friendships that carry through
the week.
- Fellowship after Central Teaching: Evangelism-focused home groups
at the College and Main Campus central teachings wisely use the time after
the meeting to fellowship. Deliberate effort is made by the church to provide
an environment that makes it easy and fun to stay after the teachings for
a while and hang out with one another. It is a great opportunity for guests
to see and experience John 13:34,35 in a manner that won't happen if the
group just gets up and goes home after the meeting. If we have no guests
that week, it is a great opportunity to build depth with other members of
the body of Christ.
- Time outside meetings: e.g. — regular one-on-one time
with others (breakfasts, lunches, hang out at someone's house, etc.). This
is where discipleship usually occurs. There is time to study the Word together,
pray together, discuss personal issues, and get to know one another on a
deeper level.
- Ministry houses: Living with Christian roommates provides
an excellent context for learning and practicing Body-life.
- Retreats: Many people experience Body-life for the first time on
a weekend retreat when people can get a sustained dose of it.
- Praying with others in your home group: There is something about
talking openly to God with others that binds you closer together around
Christ.
- Vacations with others in your home group: Experiencing new things
together, coupled with additional times for sharing and prayer add a whole
new dimension to vacations.
Can a lifestyle of self-giving love be fulfilling?
The world views this lifestyle of giving oneself for the good of others as
madness, but God calls us to this (Phil. 2:3-5*).
Phil. 2: 3 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility
of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself;
4 do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the
interests of others. 5 Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in
Christ Jesus,
This is the paradox of self-giving love, or "ministry as a
means of growth." We actually receive as we give. We are never
commanded in the Bible to evaluate how well others are doing in their "job"
of loving us! That view comes from our "consumer society"
— how well are others serving me? We are commanded to love others
in the power of Jesus Christ based on His love for us.
We don't wait until we get all our problems fixed before we give. Often
we use the excuse — "I'm too messed up emotionally and relationally
to give to someone else." "I'm going through some hard times in
a relationship, at work, at school — I can't give to someone else until
these are cleared up!!"
God has uniquely designed the cure to our many hang ups through the paradox:
"I'll change you as you serve others." As we give to others
we will be fulfilled by God, as He "fixes" me up. So often
it is an act of faith— I feel acutely in need yet choose
to act in love toward others, trusting that God will meet my needs.
Illustrations:
A healthy physical body is the result of EXERCISE AS WELL AS NUTRITION.
THE DEAD SEA is dead because minerals and nutrients flow in, but it
has no outlet. These minerals could sustain life, but the Dead Sea cannot
support life because the nutrients are so concentrated. In the same way,
Christians will not benefit from the spiritual nutrients that God supplies
if they are unwilling to love others and practice what they learn. A vital
relationship with Christ requires both receiving his love and giving it
away to others.
Jesus prioritized this lesson with his disciples:
Jn. 4:34 - Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will
of Him who sent Me, and to accomplish His work.
He modeled it by witnessing to the woman at the well. He was fed
by serving her in this way. He told them that such ministry was a
"food" they did not know about.
Jn. 6:1-13 - Jesus therefore lifting up His eyes, and seeing that
a great multitude was coming to Him, said to Philip, "Where are
we to buy bread, that these may eat?" (6) And this He was saying
to test him; for He Himself knew what He was intending to do. (7) Philip
answered Him, "Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient
for them, for everyone to receive a little." (8) One of His disciples,
Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, said to Him, (9) "There is a lad
here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are these for
so many people?" (10) Jesus said, "Have the people sit down."
Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number
about five thousand. (11) Jesus therefore took the loaves; and having
given thanks, He distributed to those who were seated; likewise also
of the fish as much as they wanted. (12) And when they were filled,
He said to His disciples, "Gather up the leftover fragments that
nothing may be lost." (13) And so they gathered them up, and filled
twelve baskets with fragments from the five barley loaves, which were
left over by those who had eaten.
Next, he put them in a situation in which they could discover it
for themselves. Notice that as they gave to others (in the midst of
their own need), they found their needs met as a result (Twelve baskets
full corresponding to the twelve disciples).
Jn. 13:1-17 - Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing
that His hour had come that He should depart out of this world to the
Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to
the end . . . (3) Jesus, knowing that the Father
had given all things into His hands, and that He had come forth from
God, and was going back to God, (4) rose from supper, and laid aside
His garments; and taking a towel, He girded Himself about. (5) Then
He poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet,
and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded . . . (12)
And so when He had washed their feet, and taken His garments, and reclined
at the table again, He said to them, "Do you know what I have done
to you? (13) "You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right,
for so I am. (14) "If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed
your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. (15) "For
I gave you an example that you also should do as I did to you. (16)
"Truly, truly, I say to you, a slave is not greater than his master;
neither is one who is sent greater than the one who sent him. (17) "If
you know these things, you are blessed if you do them."
Based on believing in the sufficiency of his Father's love for him
(vs 1-4), Jesus modeled it again for them (while they were arguing
about who was greatest), then he told them they should do it with
each other, then he delivered the point in vs 17 (makarios
means "fulfilled").
Acts 20:35* - " . . . remember the words
of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, 'It is more blessed to give
than to receive.'"
Whereas the world teaches that we will be happy when we get other
people to love us the way we want them to, Jesus teaches that we will
be fulfilled when we learn to love others the way he loves us.
If we believe that we will be happy only when others love us, we will
live in utter bondage. Then we will allow our fulfillment/happiness
to be controlled by others. We must realize that people will
never be equipped to meet our needs. Only Christ can provide true
fulfillment.
Qualification:
Many times Christ would take time to rest and eat (and taught his disciples
to do the same) — e.g. Mk. 6:31. He would not wait for all needs
to be met but rather understood that our finite nature and our call to be
stewards of all our resources (including our physical and mental capabilities)
required rest. Rest enables us to go the long distance for Christ.
If we do not have the ability to say "no" at any time, we will
ruin ourselves and our families.
Most of us are not apt to give too much, but are selfish. We are committed
to our rest and comfort and need to recognize our selfishness as a barrier
to spiritual growth. We need to commit to a servant lifestyle and learn
balance in our finances, schedule, vacations, etc. as we serve God.
See pp. 38-39 in your book Loving God's
Way, by Gary DeLashmutt.
1. Culturally glorified autonomy ("Needing other people is a
sign of personal weakness.")
(1 Thess. 3:1) Therefore when we could endure it no longer,
we thought it best to be left behind at Athens alone . . .
Paul viewed being without Christian fellowship as the last resort.
Are you embarrassed to ask for help?
Do you recognize that God may communicate his wisdom to you through other
members of the Body of Christ? We need to value the counsel of those who
know God's word and learn it so we can help others grow.
2. Codependence ("You must meet my needs" vs. "God
meets my needs, sometimes through you or others.")
(Phil. 4:10-19) But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at
last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before,
but you lacked opportunity. (11) Not that I speak from want; for I have
learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. (12) I know how to
get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity;
in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled
and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. (13) I can
do all things through Him who strengthens me. (14) Nevertheless, you have
done well to share with me in my affliction . . . (19)
And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory
in Christ Jesus.
Paul is thankful for their help, but makes it clear that he draws his
life from Christ.
What's wrong with this statement: "I am taking care of George
(a young Christian)?"
3. Super-spirituality ("Involvement with other Christians hinders
my intimacy with Christ.")
(1 John 4:19,20) We love, because He first loved us. (20) If someone
says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for the
one who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom
he has not seen.
You don't really love Christ if you aren't involved with his people.
(Col. 2:2,19) . . . that their hearts
may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to all
the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding, resulting
in a true knowledge of God's mystery, that is, Christ Himself . . . (19)
(The false teachers are) not holding fast to the head, from whom the entire
body, being supplied and held together by the joints and ligaments, grows
with a growth which is from God.
Autonomy can lead to doctrinal imbalance.
4. Materialism ("I'm too busy with my career/schooling/hobbies/house
to be this involved with other Christians.")
(1 Jn. 2:10,15) The one who loves his brother abides in the light
and there is no cause for stumbling in him . . . Do
not love the world, nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world,
the love of the Father is not in him.
Loving the values of the world-system is contradictory to loving one
another with God's love.
(1 Jn. 3:14-17) We know that we have passed out of death
into life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love abides in
death. (15) Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer; and you know that
no murderer has eternal life abiding in him. (16) We know love by this,
that He laid down His life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for
the brethren. (17) But whoever has the world's goods, and beholds his brother
in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide
in him?
Note how John prioritizes relationships with other Christians over hoarding
material goods.
Is this a valid excuse, or is it a statement of your priorities? What
are you willing to sacrifice for your spiritual growth? Keeping a time-log
will reveal how you really spend your time and perhaps clearly demonstrate
your priorities.
5. Tribalism ("We are so busy with my children's [sports, music,
etc.] that we don't have time for fellowship." Or"God first, my
family second, church third . . . " or "My family
is my ministry").
Eph. 5,6; Col. 3 – Paul speaks first of our identity as
brothers and sisters in the Body of Christ, and then addresses our various
social roles (including family roles). His point is that healthy family
life is based on and must be rooted in vital involvement in Christian fellowship.
The Bible does not set these priorities or dichotomize these two areas
of our lives. We should serve God in both contexts. Involvement in Body-life
is necessary for a healthy home, just as healthy home life affects our impact
on the Body of Christ.
Qualifications:
There may be times, particularly during family crises, where God calls
on us to reduce our normal involvement in ministry in the church in order
to take care of family needs (e.g. missing fellowship due to a child's
illness, or more long term crises).
Even when we are considering structural changes during the life of our
church, this is taken into consideration. Many home groups have
changed to every other week to accommodate family ministry due to increased
family needs.
6. Moral impurity (Often manifested by withdrawal from fellowship
&/or complaints about the church.)
(1 Jn. 1:7) . . . but if we walk in the light
as He Himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another . . .
Note the connection between close fellowship with other Christians and
responding to God's moral guidance.
Sometimes, this is what keeps Christians from ever getting involved
in Body-life. Other times, this is why we leave fellowship or distance
ourselves from close relationships. Young Christian workers seem
to rarely consider this cause when a younger Christian they are working
with begins to withdraw.
7. Rebellious attitude ("Who are you to tell me what to do/how
I should act?")
(Heb. 13:17) 17 Obey your leaders, and submit to them;
for they keep watch over your souls, as those who will give an account.
Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable
for you.
This comes to light when leadership calls for change, or when other
Christians correct us. Whether or not we are rebellious
is determined not when we agree with authority figures, but when we disagree.
If we must have things our way, we have a problem (as long as the authority
is operating within the parameters of scripture). We should realize that
authority and discipline are expressions of love (for our benefit), rather
than tools to exploit us.
(Heb. 12:6,9,10) Those whom the lord loves he disciplines,
and he scourges every son whom he receives . . .
(9) Furthermore, we had earthly fathers to discipline us . . . (10)
they disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them, but He disciplines
us for our good, that we may share His holiness.
The author acknowledges that our earthly parents did not always deal
with us properly, but this is no excuse to refuse to submit to God's
discipline. Often times, rebelliousness is a reaction against unrighteous
authority figures (e.g. unfair or abusive parents, employers, etc.).
Authority figures can be unrighteous by being too permissive or too
strict.
8. Shy or introverted ("I'm just shy and introverted."
"I'm just not a people-person.")
(2 Tim 1:7) For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of
power and love and discipline.
As we are involved in Body-life and practicing Christian love, God will eventually
reveal certain ministry strengths. These are called spiritual gifts. Scripture
teaches that all Christians have at least one spiritual gift (bestowed at
conversion). Gifts come in various combinations and degrees. (1 Cor.
12; Rom. 12; Eph 4:7-11; 1 Pet. 4:8-11).
We shouldn't become obsessed with discovering our gift(s), as though doing
this is somehow the "key" to our spiritual life. Rather, we focus
on being involved with other Christians and practicing the "one another"
imperatives. We can rest assured that God will reveal our gifts.
As we discover our spiritual gifts, we have opportunities to use these gifts
not only in the context of our closer fellowship relationships, but also with
people we do not know very well. In this way, we can build up the Body of
Christ.
Xenos facilitates the discovery and deployment of our spiritual gifts. In
Unit Four we will learn more about spiritual gifts.
Our Ministry Fair helps us find MINISTRY
TEAMS which can utilize our gifts. It is not uncommon for people to be
involved in more than one ministry team.
Discipleship
As you learn about God and begin following him, he will give you the opportunity
to help younger, hungry Christians learn how to walk with him (Col. 1:28,29;
2 Tim. 2:2). We call this ministry discipleship.
This is one of the most exciting ministries God offers us, and we believe
that God calls all Christians to this ministry.
In the context of a close (mentoring) relationship, we meet regularly (often
over several years) and practice the "one another" imperatives with
them. We are committed to helping them in their spiritual vitality, character
formation and ministry development. These folks often become some of our closest
friends, and eventually become our colleagues in ministry.
NOTE: Healthy discipleship takes place within the context of involvement
with many other Christians. God normally uses many different Christians to
disciple us in different areas over a period of years. Beware of disciplers
who want to minimize your involvement with other Christians.
Body Life (Receiving & Giving Christ's love) as it relates to the other
means of growth
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The Interaction of Body-Life (Receiving Christ's Love)
With the Other Means of Growth
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| Prayer |
The church is to be a praying community. By precept
and example, prayer plays a central role in the life of the church. Others
can stimulate us to love and good works (Heb. 10: 24,25), including by prayer.
By establishing regular times to pray with others, we can strengthen our
prayer habits, while gaining the discernment of the other members. Prayer
is the spearhead of the church's ministry; opening doors, producing conviction
in the hearts of those who hear, protecting those reached from Satan and
granting spiritual empowerment to Christian workers. |
| Scripture |
The church exists to accomplish ministry, both
to its members and to the world outside the church. Ministry carried out
by myself is never as impactful as that accomplished with others. I need
to learn to disciple (train) others so they can carry on the same kind o
ministry. I may have to be disciples myself before I can be effective at
ministry, and this is best accomplished in a healthy local church. |
| Discipline of the Holy Spirit |
When we are undergoing difficult times of spiritual
discipline from the Lord, Christian fellowship is sometimes the only thing
that keeps us from falling apart. We were never meant to undergo significant
breaking without the support of a loving community. At the same time I receive
support, I have the opportunity to give support and to coach young Christians
on how to understand God's hand in their lives during trials. |
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The Interaction of Body-Life (Giving Christ's Love)
With the Other Means of Growth
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| Prayer |
Those who are strong in ministry know how many
times their ministries have spurred them on to intense periods of prayer.
It is hard for such people to imagine what it would be like to feel the
obligation to pray, but without the natural and healthy motivation created
by ministry. As ministers, no longer are we merely praying because it's
the right thing to do, or because we hope we can feel better as a result.
Instead, there are real tasks to accomplish through prayer in the lives
of others. Those who are established in defined and personal ministry consistently
demonstrate more appreciation for prayer than those who are lacking this
vital means of growth. |
| Scripture |
When others are looking to us for guidance and
help in their Christian walks there will be a new urgency in our study of
Scripture. This is because as discussed earlier, Scripture holds the key
to successful ministry. Feeding young believers the Word of God is basic
to most kinds of ministry. Even service oriented ministry should be carried
out in light of the Bible and should include the use of Scripture. |
| Discipline of the Holy Spirit |
Spiritual discipline is largely intended to make
us more effective in ministry. At the same time being in ministry will cause
us to experience maximum benefit from discipline. We regularly find that
those who are tied into extensive ministry are prepared and able to endure
the necessary suffering to be conformed to the image of Christ for the sake
of those people who depend on their ministry. Those who are not active in
ministry find it too easy to run in the face of painful discipline. |
Charts from, Dennis McCallum, "Walking
in Victory," pp. 140, 157.
Memory Verses
Rom. 12** and 1 Cor. 12** - Christians are members of the
Body of Christ and therefore members of one another. This is the basis for
interdependent involvement with other Christians.
Phil. 2:3-5* - God calls on all Christians to practice a lifestyle of
sacrificial, self-giving love.
Acts 20:35* - Giving sacrificially to others is a key means of fulfillment
for Christians.
Assignment
Read Loving God's Way, chapters
4-5 and answer the questions at the end of each chapter.
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instructors with questions or comments
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