how a disciple grows
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HOW A DISCIPLE GROWS
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Normally, every living thing grows and matures. It is abnormal, even unhealthy, when
growth fails to occur.
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We divide human growth into identifiable stages that
normally are associated with a corresponding chronological age that allows us to define normal, healthy growth and identify abnormal growth or
development.
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In a similar way stages of growth for a disciple of Jesus Christ have been identified and described to help us know how healthy Christian growth is described in the Bible. We will look at 5 stages.
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Stage 1: Spiritually Dead (Ephesians 2:1-5)
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Characteristics
•Unbelief•Rebellion against God•Rejection of God’s will
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What they say
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What they need1. The Gospel explained clearly2. The Gospel lived out3. Answers to their questions4. A challenge to believe in Christ
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D. EVERYONE starts out spiritually
dead.
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5. Stage 2: Spiritual Infant
(John 3:3;1 Pet. 2:2)
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A. Characteristics1. Ignorance of the Bible
and spiritual things2. Confusion about how
to live the new life3. Dependence on others
for growth
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B. What they say
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C. What they need (1 Peter 2:2-3)
1. Personal attention of a disciple-maker (1 Thess
2:6-8)2. Care and protection
3. Teaching and modeling of truths and values
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C. What they need (1 Peter 2:2-3)
4. To develop new habits for life as disciples
5. Solid Bible teaching and preaching
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6. Stage 3: Spiritual Child (1 Tim. 1:1-2)
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A. Characteristics1. Self-centeredness;
selfishness2. Idealism
3. Over/Under-confidence- pride/defeat
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B. What they say
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C. What they need1. Relational connection to church and small group2. Teaching how to ‘feed themselves’ spiritually
3. To learn who they are in Christ
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C. What they need4. How to maintain their relationship with Christ
5. How to relate to believers and others
6. Realistic expectations about others
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7. Stage 4: Spiritual Young
Adult (1 John 2:12-13)
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A. Characteristics Rom. 12:10-13; Phil. 2:3-4; 1 Jn. 3:16-18
1. Move to a God- and others- centered spiritual outlook
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B. What they say
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C. What they need1. A place to learn how to
serve2. A spiritual parent to
debrief ministry experiences3. Relationships that offer
encouragement and accountability
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C. What they need4. Help establishing boundaries5. Help identifying their spiritual gifts6. Skills training
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8. Stage 5: Spiritual Parent (a disciple who
makes disciples)
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A. Characteristics1. Intentionally cooperates with God to reproduce disciples2. Able to reproduce the process they learned
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A. Characteristics3. Able to work with a team of other disciples4. Able to feed themselves; know how to find answers
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B. What they say
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C. What they need1. Relationships with other disciple-makers2. A church family- their team3. Peer accountability and encouragement
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Don’t mistake physical age for spiritual maturity!
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In which stageare you?
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How long have you been there?
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What are you doing to grow?
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How can Ibe of help?