From: Discipleship Tools http://www.discipleshiptools.org How do you feel about your relationship to God at this moment? If you are doing well, or if you are feeling "down," knowing about Holiness will greatly help you! http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=47365&view=post&blogid= Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Be aware of the CONTEXT!The Bible cannot mean something else from what it does say. The Bible cannot mean what it never meant! http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=39926&view=post&blogid= Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0400 You can also Worship God through Prayer!Here is an teaching outline you can use for your lessons or personal learning on how you can be inspired to worship God through prayer. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=38867&view=post&blogid= Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Remember this important fact; the Prime Directive for Spiritual Gifts is for service to God's family! As you grow in the understanding and use of your Spiritual Gifts, you will realize that you are in a relationship of dependence upon Christ. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37245&view=post&blogid= Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Beware of deceptions and misleading choices! We need to focus on the source; especially those of us who are not experienced in letting God lead us and are easily turned off the path from what seems to be common sense and good opportunities. But these in fact are sometimes tricks of Satan to mislead us and confuse us. Sometimes we misinterpret our own will as being what God's will is. What we think might be the leading of the Holy Spirit may not be from Him at all but just our own selfish inclinations. Our focus needs to be on what God has revealed to us through... http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37196&view=post&blogid= Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Will produce honor, truth, and reliability. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37100&view=post&blogid= Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 God's Sovereignty does not contradict our freedom of will and responsibility. God is not the ""master puppeteer""with us as the marionettes! Even though He is in absolute control over every subatomic particle of energy in the cosmos and how ever many... http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=47362&view=post&blogid= Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 OBSERVE IT. ASK WHAT DOES IT MEAN?When observing, we first ask what it says, then and only then can we observe what it means. Too many people like to get into a hurry and "cut to the chase" for the meaning, and miss a lot and even get the meaning wrong! http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=39925&view=post&blogid= Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Impacting Worship Part VYou can also start to educate your church about true worship by simply being in prayer, then sing some hymns or praise songs without compliment of instruments or just with a guitar or piano. After the first song, stop for a... http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=38862&view=post&blogid= Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Here is a tool to help the People in your church find out what there Spiritual Gifts are. This is an "inventory" format; it is not as accurate as our other assessment, but this makes a good tool to start out with. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37249&view=post&blogid= Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 When our relationship with Christ is what it should be-THEN we will be in HIS WILL!!! Then we will be able to make good decisions. Then we will understand the road bumps of life, how to learn and grow from them. To be a better servant by being a better child of His. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37195&view=post&blogid= Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 The pursuit of the maximum utilization of our gifts, abilities, and talents. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37165&view=post&blogid= Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 What comes into our minds when we think about God? No religion or theological system is greater than its idea of God! Who God is rates as the utmost of importance not only to our understanding of Him, but our understanding of life as well. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=47361&view=post&blogid= Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 "OBSERVE IT."(II TIM 2:15) ASK WHAT DOES IT SAY? Now Begin a detailed study of the passage. You thought you already did? Actually you have just begun! http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=39924&view=post&blogid= Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Impacting Worship Part IVThe key to worship is not how or where we do it, as long as we come as humble, contrite people poured out before His Majesty. Impacting worship is our aptitude and attitude from what He gives that seeks His glory as the reason for our worship. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=38861&view=post&blogid= Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Biblical definitions of Spiritual Gifts, as defined by the Bible, presented in no particular order. The definitions and supporting Scriptures do correspond to the characteristics of the Gifts as also expressed in most Evangelical and Reformed thinking. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37244&view=post&blogid= Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 We must have the firm desire to surrender ourselves to the will of the Father! However this surrendering we do is not giving up our distinction and personality. It does not make us eunuchs and robots who serve a master out of obligation and employment or out of a predetermined program. It is the refusal to surrender our will that leads us astray and away from His perfect will. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37193&view=post&blogid= Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Is our social conscientiousness in action. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37163&view=post&blogid= Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 So, is it true all we have to do is love Jesus? Who is Jesus? Once you ask the question, "who is God," you have ventured into theology. Many Christians today are proclaiming that theology is not important or needed; all we need to do is to love Jesus. All that will accomplish is... http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=47360&view=post&blogid= Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Here you can record your Bible reading progress! http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=39784&view=post&blogid= Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Impacting Worship Part IIIThe key to this is not to be rushed or coerced. It is not reciting empty platitudes, nor is it manipulating or a chore. What I mean by impacting is not style; it is our involvement in and with The Substance behind it. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=38860&view=post&blogid= Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 How to Determine your Spiritual Gift(s! This procedure is much more accurate and honest than just using an "inventory." We have a tendency to read into these "tests" our desires, not those of the Lord's leading. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37243&view=post&blogid= Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Surrendering Ourselves to Who God Calls Us To Be. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37192&view=post&blogid= Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Is defined as conformity to God's Law. http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=37162&view=post&blogid= Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Developing an Evangelism Program PII Have you ever wondered why people do not have the willingness to come to faith in Christ? Why will they not listen to a passionate plea from a loving and caring friend or family member who wants to see them saved? Why would they choose not to see their need for such a fantastic gift from God? Why, after all your efforts and hard adoring work, it seems to have been... http://www.discipleshiptools.org?articleid=43716&view=post&blogid= Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0400