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Biblical Discipleship: Essential Components for Attaining Spiritual Maturity
Today, we have many ways of defining success in life. Some define it as being a sports hero, others as being wealthy, others as being popular and well liked, and still others as being happy. How does God define success? He defines it as being spiritually mature!
Discipleship is in a state of crisis today! Many Christians are not growing in Christ and are stuck in the process of reaching spiritual maturity. Sadly, what discipleship meant in the time of Christ is vastly different than what it means today. Moreover, the importance Christ and the apostles gave to discipleship is also stunningly different than the importance many Christians and churches today give it.
Unlike the disciples who had much of Scripture memorized, a whopping 81% of Christians today don’t read their Bible regularly. Unlike Christ’s disciples who were “Fishers of Men,” 61% of believers today haven’t shared their faith in the past six months. And sadly, unlike Christ and the apostles who made discipleship the central focus of their ministries, 81% of pastors today have no regular discipleship programs in their churches. Discipleship is being neglected today, and the consequences are crippling. This book hopes to change that!
Chapter 1 focuses on the state of discipleship in the lives of Christians and churches today and exposes the sad truth that it’s in crisis mode. Chapter 2 reveals 14 key factors contributing to the lack of discipleship today and how they’re affecting our lives. Chapter 3 defines biblical discipleship based upon central phrases Christ used in His ministry. Chapter 4 unfolds 14 essential components of the discipleship-making process that must be understood and practiced in order to attain spiritual maturity. Chapter 5 provides practical help on how to grow in each of the essential components of discipleship. It contains encouraging news and functional steps on how to grow in Christ. It also includes self-assessment tests to measure our level of spiritual maturity in each essential component of discipleship and gives hands-on, useful ideas on taking steps toward spiritual maturity. Discipleship is a command for all believers and is our highest calling.
This book provides biblical help for fulfilling this calling and seeks to discover what God says about genuine growth in Christ and provide practical help for attaining it. So, are you ready to grow? Would you like to be pleasing to God? Would you like to fulfill the reason for which you’ve been created? Would you like the full blessing of God in your life? If so, this book is for you.
Discipleship is in a state of crisis today! Many Christians are not growing in Christ and are stuck in the process of reaching spiritual maturity. Sadly, what discipleship meant in the time of Christ is vastly different than what it means today. Moreover, the importance Christ and the apostles gave to discipleship is also stunningly different than the importance many Christians and churches today give it.
Unlike the disciples who had much of Scripture memorized, a whopping 81% of Christians today don’t read their Bible regularly. Unlike Christ’s disciples who were “Fishers of Men,” 61% of believers today haven’t shared their faith in the past six months. And sadly, unlike Christ and the apostles who made discipleship the central focus of their ministries, 81% of pastors today have no regular discipleship programs in their churches. Discipleship is being neglected today, and the consequences are crippling. This book hopes to change that!
Chapter 1 focuses on the state of discipleship in the lives of Christians and churches today and exposes the sad truth that it’s in crisis mode. Chapter 2 reveals 14 key factors contributing to the lack of discipleship today and how they’re affecting our lives. Chapter 3 defines biblical discipleship based upon central phrases Christ used in His ministry. Chapter 4 unfolds 14 essential components of the discipleship-making process that must be understood and practiced in order to attain spiritual maturity. Chapter 5 provides practical help on how to grow in each of the essential components of discipleship. It contains encouraging news and functional steps on how to grow in Christ. It also includes self-assessment tests to measure our level of spiritual maturity in each essential component of discipleship and gives hands-on, useful ideas on taking steps toward spiritual maturity. Discipleship is a command for all believers and is our highest calling.
This book provides biblical help for fulfilling this calling and seeks to discover what God says about genuine growth in Christ and provide practical help for attaining it. So, are you ready to grow? Would you like to be pleasing to God? Would you like to fulfill the reason for which you’ve been created? Would you like the full blessing of God in your life? If so, this book is for you.
376 pages, Hardcover
Published April 21, 2016
About the author
Todd M. Fink
23 booksTodd M. Fink is founder and director of Go Missions to Mexico Ministries. He received a Bachelor of Theology Degree from Freelandia Bible College (1986-1990), did studies at Western Seminary (1990-1993), received a Master of Theology Degree from Freedom Bible College and Seminary (2012-2013), and received a Ph.D. degree in Theology from Trinity Theological Seminary (2015). He served as youth/associate pastor for 12 years at an Evangelical church in Oregon (1987-1998). Todd (Mike) is currently serving as pastor and missionary with Go Missions to Mexico Ministries in Mexico (1998-present) and is also an author, speaker, and teacher. He has a deep passion for God’s Word and enjoys helping people understand its eternal truths. He is married to his lovely wife, Letsy Angela, and has four grown children.
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September 14, 2022
Had to read for a class. Redundant in many places, guilt-driven, and not particularly helpful. Wouldn't recommend.
August 1, 2016
“A great Read, A Must Read, for those seeking today's truth in discipleship”
If you are looking for spiritual reality in today’s cluttered and misinformed world this book is for you. Today’s society including the Christian society has us so immersed in sensitivity, political correctness, and what you can or cannot say that may offend somebody. This book backed by tremendous research and credible resources clearly articulates that “we are offending” the wrong audience for all of the wrong reasons. Our society is walking away from not only what our country was founded upon but more importantly what God called all of man to rest their laurels on, which is Jesus Christ as our lord and savior.
This book will challenge you and your commitment and discipleship to Jesus. The word discipleship is a derivative of discipline. We think we are committed, true and disciplined in our faith and walk with Christ, but Todd hits hard, using scripture, facts, statistics and quotes from credible theologians from around the country that will truly question your commitment to discipleship and subsequently Jesus Christ.
This book is full of scripture and quotes and also includes several assessments and resources available to assist you and your quest to become “spiritually mature” in Christ.
For those Christians seeking to grow closer and live for God rather than God existing for you, this book is a valuable resource.
If you are looking for spiritual reality in today’s cluttered and misinformed world this book is for you. Today’s society including the Christian society has us so immersed in sensitivity, political correctness, and what you can or cannot say that may offend somebody. This book backed by tremendous research and credible resources clearly articulates that “we are offending” the wrong audience for all of the wrong reasons. Our society is walking away from not only what our country was founded upon but more importantly what God called all of man to rest their laurels on, which is Jesus Christ as our lord and savior.
This book will challenge you and your commitment and discipleship to Jesus. The word discipleship is a derivative of discipline. We think we are committed, true and disciplined in our faith and walk with Christ, but Todd hits hard, using scripture, facts, statistics and quotes from credible theologians from around the country that will truly question your commitment to discipleship and subsequently Jesus Christ.
This book is full of scripture and quotes and also includes several assessments and resources available to assist you and your quest to become “spiritually mature” in Christ.
For those Christians seeking to grow closer and live for God rather than God existing for you, this book is a valuable resource.
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