Today, we have many ways of defining success in life. Some define it as being a sports hero, others as being wealthy, others as being popular and well liked, and still others as being happy. How does God define success? He defines it as being spiritually mature! How do we become spiritually mature? There’s only one way, and it’s called discipleship. However, statistics show that discipleship is in a state of crisis today. Many Christians are not growing in Christ and are stuck in the process of reaching spiritual maturity. A Barna study reveals that almost nine out of ten senior pastors of Protestant churches assert that spiritual immaturity is one of the most serious issues facing the church. Sadly, what discipleship meant in the time of Christ and what it means today is vastly different. Moreover, the importance Christ and the Apostles gave to discipleship is also stunningly different than the importance many Christians and churches today give it. Unlike the disciples who had much of Scripture memorized, a whopping 81% of Christians today don’t read their Bibles regularly. Unlike Christ’s disciples who were “Fishers of Men,” 61% of believers today have not shared their faith in the past six months. And sadly, unlike Christ and the Apostles who made discipleship the central focus of their ministries, 81% of pastors today have no regular discipleship programs in their churches. Discipleship is being neglected today, and the consequences are crippling many Christians and churches. This book hopes to change that! Chapter 1 focuses on the state of discipleship today and exposes the sad truth that it’s in crisis mode. Chapter 2 reveals 13 key factors contributing to the lack of discipleship today. Chapter 3 defines biblical discipleship based on central phrases Christ used in His ministry. Chapter 4 brings to light 14 essential components of the discipleship-making process that must be understood and practiced in order to attain spiritual maturity. Chapter 5 provides practical, “how-to” help for growing in Christ. It includes self-assessment tests for measuring your level of spiritual maturity in each essential component of discipleship and gives hands-on, useful ideas for taking steps toward spiritual maturity. Discipleship is a command for all believers and is our highest calling. This book provides biblical help for fulfilling this calling and seeks to discover what God says about genuine growth in Christ. It’s both an informative book and a “how-to” book. It deals with the barriers that are hindering discipleship, and offers practical help for overcoming these barriers and attaining spiritual maturity. So, are you ready to grow? Would you like to be pleasing to God? Would you like to fulfill the reason for which you’ve been created? Would you like the full blessings of God in your life? Would you like to become spiritually mature? Would you like to hear Christ’s words, “Well done, good and faithful servant,” when you arrive in heaven? If so, this book is for you.

Biblical Discipleship: Essential Components for Attaining Spiritual Maturity

Religion & Spirituality

Fink, Dr. Todd M.

Christian Books & Bibles

Selah Book Press

Today, we have many ways of defining success in life. Some define it as being a sports hero, others as being wealthy, others as being popular and well liked, and still others as being happy. How does God define success? He defines it as being spiritually mature! How do we become spiritually mature? There’s only one way, and it’s called discipleship. However, statistics show that discipleship is in a state of crisis today. Many Christians are not growing in Christ and are stuck in the process of reaching spiritual maturity. A Barna study reveals that almost nine out of ten senior pastors of Protestant churches assert that spiritual immaturity is one of the most serious issues facing the church. Sadly, what discipleship meant in the time of Christ and what it means today is vastly different. Moreover, the importance Christ and the Apostles gave to discipleship is also stunningly different than the importance many Christians and churches today give it. Unlike the disciples who had much of Scripture memorized, a whopping 81% of Christians today don’t read their Bibles regularly. Unlike Christ’s disciples who were “Fishers of Men,” 61% of believers today have not shared their faith in the past six months. And sadly, unlike Christ and the Apostles who made discipleship the central focus of their ministries, 81% of pastors today have no regular discipleship programs in their churches. Discipleship is being neglected today, and the consequences are crippling many Christians and churches. This book study hopes to change that! Discipleship is a command for all believers and is our highest calling. This study guide provides biblical help for fulfilling this calling and seeks to discover what God says about genuine growth in Christ. It’s both an informative and “how-to” study guide that offers practical help for overcoming the barriers that stand in the way of attaining spiritual maturity. This study guide is taken for the book Biblical Discipleship: Essential Components for Attaining Spiritual Maturity. In order to get a larger perspective on discipleship and spiritual maturity, you are encouraged to read it as well.

Biblical Discipleship Study Guide: Essential Components for Attaining Spiritual Maturity

Can you think of a more important question than what the true riches of life are? Have you ever asked yourself this question? It’s a deep subject and deserves some serious pondering and reflection. It shouldn’t be answered lightly, as it’s the question of all questions!Discovering what the true riches of life are is the most important pursuit in life. A lot is riding on the answer. Not only does it affect our present life, but our eternity as well. Therefore, it’s paramount we get it right. We can’t afford to make any errors in this vital area!This book reveals the true riches of life and will help you discover meaning and purpose in life. Stop settling for what the majority say are the true riches of life and discover the truth instead!

Discovering the True Riches of Life

Hoy en día, tenemos muchas maneras para definir el éxito en la vida. Algunos lo definen como un héroe deportivo, otros como ser ricos, otros como ser populares y bien queridos, y aún otros, como ser felices. ¿Cómo define Dios el éxito? Él lo define como llegar a ser maduro espiritualmente. ¿Cómo llegamos a ser espiritualmente maduros? Hay sólo una forma, y se llama discipulado. Sin embargo, las estadísticas muestran que el discipulado está en un estado de crisis hoy en día. Muchos cristianos no están creciendo en Cristo y no logran alcanzar la madurez espiritual. El discipulado es un mandamiento para todos los creyentes y nuestro llamado más alto. Esta guía de estudio provee ayuda bíblica para el cumplimiento de este llamamiento, y busca descubrir lo que Dios dice acerca del crecimiento genuino en Cristo. Es una guía de estudio informativo y un libro de “Cómo hacerlo” que ofrece ayuda práctica para superar las barreras que obstaculizan el alcanzar la madurez espiritual. Esta guía de estudio está tomada del libro Discipulado Bíblico: Principios Esenciales Para Alcanzar La Madurez Espiritual.

Discipulado Biblico: Guia de Estudio (Spanish Edition)

Hoy en día, tenemos muchas maneras para definir el éxito en la vida. Algunos lo definen como un héroe deportivo, otros como ser ricos, otros como ser populares y bien queridos, y aún otros, como ser felices. ¿Cómo define Dios el éxito? Él lo define como llegar a ser maduro espiritualmente. ¿Cómo llegamos a ser espiritualmente maduros? Hay sólo una forma, y se llama discipulado. Sin embargo, las estadísticas muestran que el discipulado está en un estado de crisis hoy en día. Muchos cristianos no están creciendo en Cristo y no logran alcanzar la madurez espiritual. El discipulado es un mandamiento para todos los creyentes y nuestro llamado más alto. Esta libro provee ayuda bíblica para el cumplimiento de este llamamiento, y busca descubrir lo que Dios dice acerca del crecimiento genuino en Cristo. Es libro informativo y un libro de “Cómo hacerlo” que ofrece ayuda práctica para superar las barreras que obstaculizan el alcanzar la madurez espiritual. Tiene examines y tablas para ayudarte crecer en los 14 principios esenciales para alcanzar la madurez espiritual.

Discipulado Biblico: Principios Esenciales Para Alcanzar La Madurez Espiritual (Spanish Edition)

The Holy Land is much more than places and historical artifacts; it’s an experience . . . an experience that is spiritual in nature for those with eyes to see.This book is designed to give you eyes to see what most people don't. It uncovers the riches and treasures of the Holy Land, so you can experience and be transformed by it. At each biblical site, this book will provide you with information about the location, historical background, places of interest, Bible verses, Bible teaching, a faith lesson, and a place for journaling and note-taking.This book will bring the Holy Land to life as you understand more fully the biblical context in which it took place.

Israel Biblical Sites Travel Guide: Black and White Version

God is the one who has raised the issue and spoke about church discipline. It’s His topic, and it’s His business! Christ talked about it, the Apostle Paul spoke of it, James mentioned it, and other New Testament authors dealt with it as well. We are commanded to preach the whole counsel of God, so we shouldn’t pick and choose the topics we like and avoid the ones we dislike. However, it is clear today that this vital aspect of God’s counsel is largely being neglected and rarely practiced. Despite its biblical basis, the idea of church discipline can be controversial among Christians and churches. Even though virtually every organization or business practices it, for some reason, we think it’s wrong when done in the church. For example, a fraudulent lawyer can be debarred, an abusive player in the NBA can be fined, an employee can be dismissed, a doctor who is accused of malpractice can lose his or her medical license, a teacher can be fired, and so forth. The fact that other organizations or groups have some means of correcting or removing its members is widely accepted, however, if it’s done in the church, many negatively react.There is a lot of confusion and differing views regarding this biblical doctrine. However, when it’s carefully looked at, it’s not really that hard to understand. This book tackles this important doctrine head-on and seeks to let God say what He intended to say about church discipline.

A Biblical Analysis of Corrective Church Discipline: God's Loving Plan to Rescue and Restore Believers

The Holy Land is much more than places and historical artifacts; it’s an experience . . . an experience that is spiritual in nature for those with eyes to see. This book is designed to give you eyes to see what most people don't. It uncovers the riches and treasures of the Holy Land, so you can experience and be transformed by it. At each biblical site, this book will provide you with information about the location, historical background, places of interest, Bible verses, Bible teaching, a faith lesson, and a place for journaling and note-taking. This book will bring the Holy Land to life as you understand more fully the biblical context in which it took place.

Israel Biblical Sites Bible Companion Black & White Version

Soon after the gospel was first preached, attacks from the Jews, non-believers, Satan, and worldly forces began assaulting its essence. Nothing has changed over the past 2,000 years. The gospel always has been and always will be under attack. Why? Because it’s the vehicle through which we are saved. If Satan can twist and distort the gospel, then he can effectively wage war on the salvation of countless souls and their eternal destiny. Therefore, understanding the essence of the gospel and how to share it effectively is paramount. In this book, learn how to share the gospel in seven clear steps, how to start a conversation with the unsaved, the marks of saving faith, what we must believe to be saved, the four main excuses the unsaved use against the gospel, what to do after salvation, and more.

What Is the Gospel and How to Share It

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