Theme Verse :
Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel
( Philippians 1:27 NIV )
PART TWO : PUBLIC LIFE AS CHURCH LIFE
" ... And Appointed You to Go ...
REVIEW :
* As We Learn in PART ONE : PRIVATE LIFE AS DEVOTIONAL LIFE, that the GOSPEL OF CHRIST begin in the Grace of Salvation being SAVED in Obedience to Christ , attached in Jesus as the Vine toward responding to Spiritually GROW ...
Then from Our PRIVATE LIFE as Our DEVOTIONAL LIFE to Our PUBLIC LIFE as Our CHURCH LIFE, We Should Incorporate Ourselves into the Local CHURCHES, serving in Evangelism through sharing the Gospel of the Kingdom by Preaching, Partnering in Discipleship and Training Disciples by Teaching ...
FIFTENTH LESSON :
TRAINING DISCIPLES BY TEACHING
So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.
( Ephesians 4:11-16 NIV )
First,
In Integrity ...
In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.
( Titus 2:7-8 )
Second,
In Stewardship ...
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.
( 1 Peter 4:10-11 NIV )
Third,
In Servanthood ...
For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.
( 2 Corinthians 4:5-7 NIV )
NOTE :
As We Read and Meditate Our Lesson Today, Allow the Holy Spirit to Teach Us and Apply it in Our Life ...
LET US PRAY :
Heavenly Father,
Thank you that You have Chosen Us as the Body Of Christ, so that in Our Public Life You Incorporate Us into the Local CHURCHES, Serving in Evangelism, Partnering in Discipleship ..
Empower Us Holy Spirit that as We Serve in Our Local Churches in Living, Preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom to All Peoples and Train Disciples in Integrity, in Stewardship and in Servanthood ...
In Jesus' Name,
Amen !!!
