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Christian Fundamentals
The following twelve topics are issues that we believe should be addressed with someone who has recently put their faith in Jesus Christ as their Savior. When they understand and "own" these fundamentals, they will have a strong foundation on which to stand and to continue to grow.
Resources for helping Christians in these areas are available in the book Personal Disciplemaking and in the workbook Connecting With God. You can check these out in our catalog.
A tool, in the form of a Self-Assessment Questionnaire is available to help you assess where a believer may be in relation to these topics. The "disciple" fills out the questionnaire and then you discuss it with him or her. Based on their answers, you (the "disciplemaker") can then target and focus on the specific area of need. Sample Questions Check out the Personal Disciplemaking Tool Kit in the catalog.
You can view or download the whole Mini-Kit
online.
Topics:
The Disciple is sure that if he has honestly asked Christ to enter his life:
a: Christ has indeed come into his life;
b: He has been reborn as a whole new creation;
c: His sins - past, present and future - have been forgiven;
d: A new relationship has been established between him and God;
e: He will never again be separated from God.
2. Scope and Significance of Salvation
The Disciple understands in greater detail the scope and significance of what occurred when he invited Christ into his life, producing a deeper commitment and greater motivation to grow in Christ.
The Disciple has a basic understanding and avails himself of the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
The Disciple has a basic understanding of his new identity in Christ and the struggle that exists between his old nature and his new nature.
The Disciple has a basic understanding of spiritual growth principles and is aware of the beneficial influences of time, adversity, and the sovereignty of God.
The Disciple has a basic understanding of the importance of Christian fellowship and is beginning to attend Christian functions.
The Disciple has a basic understanding of the importance of Biblical input, the physical layout of the Bible, and has begun to read it on his own.
The Disciple has a basic understanding of prayer, knows the fundamentals of prayer, and is beginning to pray on his own.
The Disciple has a basic understanding of witnessing, knows the primary elements of the Gospel and can tell another how to become a Christian.
The Disciple has a basic understanding of fundamental facts concerning adversity, Satan, temptation and sin.
11. Time Management/Stewardship
The Disciple has a basic understanding of the principles of Biblical stewardship, encompassing his time, talent and treasure.
The Disciple understands how significant he is to the advance of the Kingdom of God, has a clear picture of some of the broad plans God has in mind for him, and is motivated to actively pursue his spiritual development and his relationship with God.
We are looking at adding 5 additional topics to this list. They are:
- Making Room for Jesus - quick introduction to Quiet Times and to fellowship in a local church.
- Who Is God? - Basic Theology - Who is this God I've entrusted my life and soul to?
- Cleaning Out The Basement - Beginning to deal with old baggage, particularly through learning to forgive and be forgiven.
- Basic Apologetics - Learning to defend the faith.
- Stewardship - Expansion of #11, which is mainly "Time
Management". This will get into "talent and treasure"
issue.
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