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:
Neil Cole - October 13, 2019
DNA
“DNA” This week our friend Neil Cole was with us and shared about what it takes to have a healthy Kingdom community. He has taught about this topic all over the world, and it is known by the acronym DNA: Divine Truth; Nurturing Relationships; Apostolic Mission. Each of these three aspects can be found in scripture all over the place. They refer to the “Up”, our connection with God, the “In”, our connection with other believers, and the “Out”, our connection to the world. We must balance our lives around seeking God’s truth by being in community with Him, being in nurturing relationships and invested in the lives of the people around us, and encountering the world and sharing the gospel with those who have not heard it. Partaking in any two of these three categories at once creates a community. But enacting all three enters you firmly into the full life of Jesus, showcasing who He is on a macro scale. As you enter this week, do not reduce yourself to the contentment of a safe, comfortable, uneventful lifestyle. A life consumed by Jesus expects flourishing and glory at all times. Make Him the DNA of your life every possible moment.
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