Disciples Church of Canyon Texas

Discipleship - What is our mission? Matthew 28:18-20

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WHAT IS A DISCIPLE?

Matthew 4:19: “He [Jesus] said to them, ‘Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men’ ” (ESV).

A DISCIPLE IS SOMEONE WHO…

  1. Follows Jesus – a disciple must follow Jesus, He leads we follow
  2. And I will make you - this is the process of transformation, Jesus is making us more like Him. A disciple of Jesus is changed by Jesus.
  3. Fishers of men – we are saved for a purpose – we join Jesus on his mission to love and reach the lost and hurting world.

    4. WHAT IS THE PATHWAY?

    Unbeliever --> Believer --> Follower of the Way --> Disciple Maker

    SO, WHAT ARE THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN DISCIPLESHIP?

    God’s roles and responsibilities.

    1. God saves souls. (Ephesians 2:1-10; Colossians 1:12-14) (Justification)
    2. God matures Saints into the image of Christ. (Romans 8:29, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20) (Sanctification)

      3. Your roles and responsibilities as a disciple maker.

      1. God uses the Church through evangelism to save souls. (2 Corinthians 5:18-20)
      2. God uses the Church through discipleship to mature the saints into the image of Christ. (Matthew 28:18-20, Ephesians 4:11-15) (Progressive Sanctification)
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        Disciples Church of Canyon TexasBy Kristopher Hogue