The first message in our Summer Series of Walking With Jesus: Learning to Be a Disciple was about the DNA of being a Disciple.
That DNA of being a Disciple was described as:
• Divine Truth. Truth comes from God. It is the revelation of God to humankind. This comes from the Son, the Spirit, and the Scriptures. The Son (Jesus) is both God and human and came to reveal to us in his person what God is like and what God requires. The Scriptures were authored by God and reveal God’s unfolding plan for humanity. The Spirit of God is also Divine Truth, since he brings revelation and direction to believers.
• Nurturing Relationships. Humans were never created to be alone. We are social creatures and have an intrinsic need for relationships. Our relational orientation is a reflection of the image of God in us. God Himself is relational and exists in a community—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God is love because God is relational. To the Christian, God is love because he has always existed in relationship. Is love possible without someone to love? This should be the defining characteristic of our faith. All men should know that we are Christ’s disciples by the love that we have for one another.
• Apostolic Mission. Apostolic means that someone is sent as a representative with a message. We are here for a purpose. We have been given a prime directive to fulfill—to make disciples of all the nations. This part of us also comes from the nature of God. Jesus is an Apostle. He is the Chief Cornerstone of the apostolic foundation. Before he left this planet, he sent his disciples into the world with a mission.
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Below is the full Sunday Morning message by Phil Helfer:
Phil Helfer - September 1, 2019
Declaring The Kingdom-Acts 28
Acts 28 Pastor Phil concluded our journey through Acts by describing the final steps of Paul reaching Rome. After getting shipwrecked on the island of Malta, Paul, Luke and Aristarchus interact with Publius and heal his father. Other islanders hear of this, leading many people come to visit Paul to be cured. Once his time on Malta is over, Paul sets sail first to Syracuse, then arrives at Rome. Upon arrival, Paul finds the Jewish leaders and discusses the truth of Jesus with them. Verse 24 tells us, “Some were being persuaded by the things spoken, but others would not believe.” Paul spent two years receiving anyone who would come to him, teaching them about Jesus. Having completed 28 chapters in the book of Acts, reading and learning about all of the incredible things the early apostles did and the extended journeys and teachings of Paul, it is a good practice to reflect on that time. Where are you? Have your ears, your heart, your eyes been opened? Are you looking to embrace God every day, and not just on Sundays? Are you willing to seek Him and have Him direct and guide your life? God has a glorious plan designed just for you to fulfill. Are you ready for it?
Scripture References: Acts 1:1-31
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