Marks of a Disciple

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A fully devoted disciple is actively:
 
D epending on the Spirit - Catalog
  Description: A person who is actively depending on the Holy Spirit to transform and empower him/her to walk as Jesus walked.
  John 14:26 - “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.”
 
I nteracting in Community - Catalog
  Description: A person who is actively interacting with other believers in a small group for mutual care and spiritual formation.
  John 13:35 - “By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”
 
S ubmitting to His Lordship - Catalog
  Description: A person who is actively submitting to Christ’s Lordship in every area of his/her life.
  Luke 6:46 - “Why do you call Me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?”
 
C ommuning with the Father - Catalog
  Description: A person who is actively developing intimacy with God through the spiritual disciplines.
  John 8:31 - “…If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine”
 
I nvesting His Resources - Catalog
  Description: A person who actively sees himself/herself as a steward of his/her resources (time, treasure & talents) rather than an owner, and invests them to advance God’s work.
  Matthew 6:20,21 - “But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
 
P articipating in Service - Catalog
  Description: A person who is actively participating in acts of service toward those inside and outside the church for the glory of God.
  Matthew 20:27,28 - “and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave; just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”
 
L eading People to Christ - Catalog
  Description: A person who is actively seeking opportunities to share his/her faith with lost people through his/her personal style of evangelism.
  John 4:35 - “Do you not say, 'There are yet four months, and then comes the harvest'? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look on the fields, that they are white for harvest.”
 
E xpanding the Kingdom - Catalog
  Description: A person who is actively committed to a ministry of multiplication both here at home and abroad.
  Matthew 6:33 - “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”