Band of Brothers - Why We Fight

SIAFU Mens Conference, Band of Brothers: Why We Fight Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis, p. 76

III. A Disciplined Walk – Practices fervently and regularly the personal and corporate disciplines – JESUS J – – Jesus is crowned Lord in living sacrifice every day Ro. 12.1-2; Phil. 2.5-11; Lk. 9.23; Rom. 6.1-11; Col. 3.1-4 B. E – – Experiences God’s presence daily in the fellowship of the Word and prayer Isa. 50.4; 57.15-19; 1 Jn. 5.5-10; Ex. 4.11-12; Jn. 10.1-6; Ps. 5.1-3 C. S – – Spirit’s filling is actively sought, His leadings are promptly obeyed Jn. 14.16-18; Eph. 5.18; Rom. 5.5; 14.17; 15.13; Gal. 5.15-23; Acts 9.31; 1 Thes. 5.19-21 D. U – – Uses personal discipline of body, mind, and soul to sustain spiritual vitality 1 Tim. 4.7-9; 1 Cor. 9.24-27; 2 Cor. 6.4; 11.27; Col. 3.5; 2 Tim. 2.22; 1 Pet 2.11 E. S – – Spiritual disciplines are practiced with other followers of Jesus faithfully Heb 3.12-13; 10.24-25; Jn 13.34-35 A.

IV. A Life Shared In Common – Fleshes out Jesus’ love in marriage, family, church, and friendships – CHRIST

C – – Cares for his wife as Christ loves the Church Eph. 5.22-33; 1 Pet. 3.7; Col. 3.19 H – – Honors father and mother, and kin in the Lord

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Eph. 6.1-3; Prov. 1.8; 6.21; 23.22; 30.11,17; 1 Tim. 5.8,16

C. R – – Raises children in the Lord’s nurture and admonition

Gen. 18.19; Ps. 71.17-18; Prov. 19.18; 22.6,15; 29.17; Eph. 6.4; Col. 3.21; Heb. 12.7-10

D. I – – Identifies as proud member of the people of God within a local church Rom. 12.3-8; 1 Cor. 12.12-27; 1 Pet. 4.10-11; 1 Pet. 2.8-9 E. S – – Stands up for his brothers and friends with unfailing loyalty: Siafu

Jn 13.34-35; 1 Jn 3.14-16; 4.7-8; Jn 13.13-17; Mt. 20.25-28; 2 Tim. 2.2; 1 Cor.13.1-8

F. T – – Takes every opportunity to give to, build up, and bless generously God’s people Gal. 5.1-13; 1 Pet. 2.4-5; Rom. 15.1-2; 1 Cor. 8.10-13

V. A Believing Stance – Learns, masters, and defends the apostolic faith – OUR

A. O – – Operates by the Word of the Lord , not on how things look, feel, or what others think Psa. 1; Jn 8.31-32; 2 Pet. 1.20-21; 1 Pet. 1.22-25; Jas. 1.22-25; 2 Tim. 3.16-17; Heb. 11.6; Rom. 10.17; 2 Cor. 5.7; 2 Tim. 2.15; 2 Cor. 10.3-5; 4.17-18; Jn. 8.44 B. U – – Unwilling to stand for or speak anything that compromises God’s truth 2 Cor. 4.13-18; Prov. 18.21; Rom. 3.3-4; 2 Jn. 8-11; Gal. 1.7-10; Col. 2.6-10; 2 Cor. 5.18-21; Jn. 20.21 C. R – – Ready and willing to defend the apostolic faith (the Nicene Creed) 1 Cor. 15.1-8; 2 Tim. 2.15; Jude 3-4; 1 Jn. 1.1-4; 2 Cor. 10.3-6; 1 Pet. 3.14-16