Today a few of us were at a local restaurant having breakfast and a young man came in all by himself and we asked him to join us at the table. His name was Elijah. As we began casual dialog, he said he had not been in church in a long time, and when asked…
Dying to Self – Living Fully in Christ I. Introduction: The Paradox at the Heart of Discipleship At the heart of Christian discipleship lies a profound paradox: true life begins with death. Not physical death, but death to self-rule, self-glory, and self-centered desire. The Apostle Paul captures this reality in the book to the Galatians…
Week 7 is a fitting culmination to the entire study. It gathers every thread—salvation, indwelling, discernment, fruit, and maturity—and shows how Biblical Spirituality is lived, not merely understood. Below is a fully expanded Week 7 with a pastoral tone, strong biblical grounding, and interaction points that help participants move from theology to daily practice. Week…
Week 6 is where the study turns constructive and pastoral. After clarifying what spirituality is not (mere effort, gifting, experience, or counterfeit power), Scripture now answers the question every believer eventually asks: “If I am truly spiritual, what should my life actually look like?” What follows is an expanded, teachable Week 6 that defines spiritual…
Week 5 is a necessary sobering turn in the study. After establishing what true biblical spirituality is (Spirit-indwelt life flowing from salvation), Scripture now warns us that not everything supernatural, impressive, or “spiritual” comes from the Holy Spirit. This week helps men grow in discernment without fear and clarity without cynicism. Week 5 — A…
Have you heard people mention the name disciples? Or even categorized or labeled themselves as a disciple? In the Christian community it is quickly associated with the times of Jesus. Early New Testament Disciples The New Testament was originally written in Greek, and the word mathētēs (“disciple,” learner, apprentice) is used almost exclusively in the…
