Daniel Training Network Conference Sessions

In Lk 9:23, Jesus says, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me” (NASB). The glory of the cross that leads men to inherit eternal life, also leads to a slow painful death to self in this age. As offensive as it may be to the human mind, a willingness to die to ourselves and submit to God’s purposes in bringing difficulty to our lives is necessary if the gospel is to be faithfully represented in the church and to the world. To deny the call to share in the Messiah’s sufferings in this age is to distort the gospel, and to distort the gospel is to hinder its advance. In this session Caleb will discuss one of the crucial steps we must take to ensure that our lives don’t become a stumbling block to the gospel: Coming to terms with the cost of discipleship. NOTES, VIDEO AND FEEDBACK: http://danieltrainingnetwork.org/obstacle-of-not-embracing-the-cross-putting-no-obstacles-before-the-gospel EMAIL: [email protected] FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/danieltrainingnetwork TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/dtnetworking

2 Peter 2 highlights false teachers as an ongoing obstacle to the way of Truth. False teachers exploit believers into following their example of indulging the flesh rather than crucifying it. False teachers are not going away; they will arise and deceive even to the end of the age. Each believer needs to be equipped to overcome the obstacle of falsehood, and it begins by embracing a love for the Truth in our own hearts and minds. The Spirit of Truth leads us to walk in the Truth, to deny ungodliness, to pick up our Crosses and follow Christ. There is an urgent need in in the Body of Christ for teachers and leaders who have been tried, tested and refined in the fire, who can provide an authentic example to the flock in the way of the cross. In this session Hans will discuss the vital roles that a love for the truth and a cross-centered example play in removing obstacles to the gospel. NOTES AND FEEDBACK: http://danieltrainingnetwork.org/obstacle-of-falsehood-putting-no-obstacles-before-the-gospel EMAIL: [email protected] FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/danieltrainingnetwork TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/dtnetworking

One of the striking features of Paul’s writings is the way he intentionally draws the attention of his readers to the fact that his life and ministry were driven by pure and sincere motives (see, eg, 2 Co 2:2; 1 Th 2:3-6), and to the various ways this fact was made known and put on open display (see, eg, 2 Co 6:3-10). In Paul’s mind, “secret and shameful ways” (2 Co 4:2, NIV) or “underhanded methods” (2 Co 4:2, NLT) put his ministry at risk of being “discredited” (2 Co 6:3, NIV), “blamed” (2 Co 6:3, HCSB), and found “at fault” (2 Co 6:3, ESV, NET). Sincere motives on the part of God’s servants—demonstrated in context to trial and difficulty—are themselves a powerful argument in favor of the truth and credibility of gospel. The converse, tragically, is also true: Insincere motives put the gospel’s credibility at risk of being called into question, and therefore constitute a serious stumbling block to its advance. In this session Tim will discuss how extremely important it is for us to allow God to “test our hearts” (2 Th 2:4), so that when we proclaim and represent the gospel, it is clear to all that our appeal “does not spring from error or impure motives” (2 Th 2:3, NIV). VIDEO, NOTES AND FEEDBACK: http://danieltrainingnetwork.org/obstacle-of-insincere-moties-putting-no-obstacles-before-the-gospel EMAIL: [email protected] FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/danieltrainingnetwork TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/dtnetworking

Jeremy Johnson briefly takes time at the end of the conference to discuss, "Where do we go from here?" VIDEO AND FEEDBACK: http://danieltrainingnetwork.org/where-do-we-go-from-here-unity-of-the-faith-conference EMAIL: [email protected] FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/danieltrainingnetwork TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/dtnetworking

We ended the conference with a time of prayer mixed with worship around the teaching of the day. VIDEO AND FEEDBACK: http://danieltrainingnetwork.org/solemn-assembly-2-unity-of-the-faith-conference EMAIL: [email protected] FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/danieltrainingnetwork TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/dtnetworking

We had a time of discussion for everyone to dialogue around the content that had been shared. VIDEO, NOTES AND FEEDBACK: http://danieltrainingnetwork.org/group-discussion-2-unity-of-the-faith-conference EMAIL: [email protected] FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/danieltrainingnetwork TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/dtnetworking

At the end of the age believers will face significant trials and staying unified in the faith will be critical to remaining faithful to the end. Stephen message highlights this. NOTES AND FEEDBACK: http://danieltrainingnetwork.org/end-of-age-unity-of-the-faith-conference EMAIL: [email protected] FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/danieltrainingnetwork TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/dtnetworking

Jeremy gives insight into walking mature as a believer. FOR VIDEO, NOTES AND FEEDBACK: http://danieltrainingnetwork.org/attaining-full-stature-christ-unity-of-the-faith-conference EMAIL: [email protected] FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/danieltrainingnetwork TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/dtnetworking

Spiritual gifts is and has been a controversial and divisive topic within the Body of Christ. The controversy traces back to the early Corinthian church. In Ephesians 4 we're reminded that Gods design and intention for spiritual gifts was to edify, mature, and unify His body. So what went wrong? I believe the problems stem from a simple theological shift. The early Church repudiated this age and embraced the age that would come following the return of Jesus. The modern Church has replaced the apostles' hope for a hope of glory and honor now in this life. This seeking of glory and honor in this age leads to worldliness and immaturity. Worldliness and immaturity coupled with spiritual gifts is disastrous. In this session we'll aim to recover a biblical framework in which spiritual gifts can function and flourish as intended by God. VIDEO, NOTES AND FEEDBACK: http://danieltrainingnetwork.org/spiritual-gifts-unity-of-the-faith-conference EMAIL: [email protected] FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/danieltrainingnetwork TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/dtnetworking

At the end of the age believers will face significant trials and staying unified in the faith will be critical to remaining faithful to the end. Stephen message highlights this. NOTES AND FEEDBACK: http://danieltrainingnetwork.org/end-of-age-unity-of-the-faith-conference EMAIL: [email protected] FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/danieltrainingnetwork TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/dtnetworking