The Kingdom of God, Student Workbook, SW02

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T H E K I N G D O M O F G O D

The Profile of a 21st-Century Disciple (continued)

4. He/she maintains a faithful membership in the body, expressed in active participation in a local congregation of believers (John 13.34-35). a. Has been baptized into the faith based on their confession of faith in Jesus Christ b. Participates actively in corporate worship and celebration of the body in praise, worship, and the Lord’s Supper c. Gathers regularly with other members of the body to build up the church through fellowship, prayer, service, and celebration

d. Uses his/her gifts in ministry by serving with other members of the body

e. Communicates regularly in a building and edifying way with the body

5. He/she implements a compelling strategy to make disciples of Jesus at home and abroad (John 20.21). a. Prays consistently and fervently that the Lord would raise up laborers in his harvest wherever Christ is not yet known, worshiped, and glorified b. Gives generously of his/her time and resources toward evangelism and missions as God leads c. Looks for opportunities to share his/her personal testimony with others in order to win others to Christ d. Spends time establishing new converts in the faith by incorporating them in the body e. Asks the Spirit for opportunity to disciple faithful Christians who can become laborers together with him/her in fulfilling the Great Commission