Habits of a Disciple

Growing as a Disciple

"You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit"(John 15:16)

"Discipleship is not an option. Jesus says that if anyone would come after me, he must follow me."
~ Tim Keller

When we use the word "disciple", we mean learners who are learning to follow Jesus in every aspect of our lives. We are committed to knowing and growing in Christ, and cultivating habits that facilitate that.

Disciples;

Give God time daily
Exercise faith
Commit to grow

Habits of a Disciple

Give God time daily

Spending time in the presence of God is one of the great joys of the Christian life. But what does that look like in practice?

There's no one way to answer that (and the Bible says literally nothing about having a daily "quiet time"!) but, as we read scripture and learn from other believers throughout history, we see that there are some common practices (sometimes called "spiritual disciplines") that will, if practiced daily, help you grow in your relationship with God.

Habits to cultivate;

Rooted in the Word

A great guide on what the Bible does, how to read it and how to be 'rooted' in it.

Enjoying God in Worship

Scripture is full of exhortations to worship God. Of course, we worship with our whole lives (Romans 12:1), and we worship God corporately together in our Sunday meetings. But what about worshipping in our daily devotional lives? What does that look like practically?

Prayer: Recommended Resources

Prayer. So simple, yet so difficult. We know we ought to pray, we want to pray, we’ve been exhorted to pray more times than we can remember. And yet, prayer can still sometimes feel foreign. Or at the very least, we feel like we need to grow in it.

Spiritual Disciplines?

Spiritual disciplines. Sounds fun doesn't it... 🫣 Whilst there are some people who are naturally disciplined, many of us are not, or not as much as we should be. The idea of spiritual disciplines just doesn't sound like something we would want to do. And yet...

Connecting with God on a Daily Basis: Recommended Resources

There are some people who have a rock-solid devotional routine that has served them well for many years, and they have no reason to change it. And then there’s the rest of us.

Living a healthy life

When God created man and woman, his original plan was that they would live healthy and fruitful lives; spiritually, emotionally, and physically.

Habits of a Disciple

Exercise faith

From Genesis to Revelation, the Christian experience is described using words like "believe", "trust", "rely upon", and "act upon". Without faith, it is impossible to please God and it’s clear that above all, God desires active faith in his people.

Habits to cultivate;

All That Jesus Commanded

In an increasingly self-centred and individualistic world, the words of Jesus, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me" seem pretty full on.

Giving & Generosity

For many in the world, money is often a source of anxiety and stress. Embracing biblical principles in your approach to money and generosity, is actually a path to joy.

Using Your Gifts

As the body of Christ, God has equipped each one of us with gifts to be used for the building up of the church, the extension of the kingdom, the good of others, and the glory of God. A mark of a maturing disciple is one who uses the gifts God has given them!

Habits of a Disciple

Commit to grow

The expectation of scripture is that Christians grow. 2 Peter 3:18 tells us to "...grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ". But this is not a heavy command, rather it is an invitation. An invitation to know God more, and become more like Christ.

Habits to cultivate;

Grow in Biblical & Theological Knowledge

Growing in the things of God, particularly biblically and theologically, requires intentionality and diligence. What's your plan for growing in this area?

Growing in "Life in the Spirit"

"Life in the Spirit" can perhaps best be summarised by a deep relationship with God through the Holy Spirit. It involves surrender, guidance, and empowerment by the Spirit, leading to transformed character, the use of spiritual gifts, and a commitment to living in alignment with God's will on a daily basis.

Growing in Your Thought Life

Every single day of your life you are being bombarded with thousands and thousands of messages, consciously and subconsciously, that are pretty much all contrary to the gospel. The battle for your mind might be invisible, but it's very very real. Your life is shaped by your thoughts, and growing in your thought life is central to growing as a Christian.

Growing in Your Gifting

Peter wrote "As each has received a gift, use it..." (1 Peter 4:10). The expectation is clear; we have these gifts and we are to use them and grow in them!

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