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grounding new believers in the truth of Jesus, guiding them into body life, and finally the importance of introducing them to pastoral care. 4. Outline the concept of spiritual parenthood, biblically defining what precisely is the definition of parenting new and growing believers in the Lord. 5. Explain the nature of spiritual parenthood in the framework of the Apostle Paul in the New Testament. 6. Lay out carefully the elements of spiritual parenthood and relate how these elements relate to the spirituality and growth of new and immature urban disciples of Christ. 1. Define the concept of biblical exhortation, and explore reasons why this ministry is so necessary for Christian leaders among God’s people. 2. Distinguish the difference between the standing and the state of a Christian’s position and discipleship, and apply that knowledge to the issue of Christian exhortation. 3. Connect the practice of exhortation to the challenge of believers remaining faithful to the Lord in their walks with God, each other, and in the world. 4. List the basic reasons why it is necessary to exhort one another to remain faithful, including the devil’s opposition, the nature of our adoption in Christ, avoiding judgment from God, maintaining our integrity, and being conformed to the model of Christ. 5. Understand the basic principles associated with the theology and practice of exhorting others in a God-honoring way. 6. Recite the basic biblical definitions of practicing discipline in the Church, and outline the nature of what it means to rebuke and restore members of God’s community. 7. Exegete Matthew 18 with an eye to discover Jesus’ instruction regarding carrying out discipline in the Church. 8. Outline the critical cautions associated with carrying out discipline in the Church, including pride, acting on uncorroborated accusations, and a neglect of genuine authority in discipline. 9. Detail the benefits of discipline, i.e., a sound faith, a strong community, a safe family, a solid testimony, and a glorified Savior.

After your reading, study, discussion, and application of the materials in this lesson, you will be able to:

Objectives for Lesson 3 Effective Church Discipline: Exhorting, Rebuking, and Restoring

Teaching Objectives for Capstone, by Module