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After performing this miracle, Jesus called Peter and other fishermen to be His disciples.
What is a miraculous catch of fish?
Jesus commands believers to remain in deep relationship with Him.
What is abide?
Moving from Duty to Devotion
What is first love?
Core concept: God's sacrificial, unconditional love
What is Agape
The Great Commission commands believers to "go and make disciples of all" these.
What are nations?
True discipleship stems from recognizing Jesus' true identity as this.
What is Lord and Messiah?
In the vineyard analogy, Who are the three key players mentioned?
What are the Vine (Christ), the Gardener (Father), and the Branches (Us)?
When someone becomes a believer, they receive this...
What is a new nature/identity?
Core concept: Perseverance through all circumstances
What is steadfastness/endurance?
Three components of the Great Commission.
What are Go, Baptize, and Teach?
This event transformed Peter's view of Jesus from just a respected teacher to "Lord and Messiah"
What is the miraculous catch of fish?
What is one Purpose of Pruning
What is:
- Removes dead growth
- Encourages new life
- Increases productivity
- Ensures health
According to Ephesians 1, believers are chosen before this event.
What is the foundation of the world?
Core concept: Living with constant awareness of God's presence
What is godliness?
This type of suffering is specific to Christians.
What is persecution?
Michelle's story demonstrates how losing this enhanced her spiritual vision.
What is physical vision/eyesight?
This illustration contrasts "dippers" with "abiders." The author uses...
What is the tea bag illustration?
Describe the Core Identity Shift in Christianity
What is the The "old self" dies with Christ and a new self is born
Core concept: this fruit of the Spirit involves bringing desires under the umbrella of desiring Jesus.
What is self-control?
Rather than just a destination, this component of the Great Commission is described as...
What is a lifestyle?
Discipleship is costly and requires these three actions.
What are denying oneself, taking up one's cross daily, and following Jesus?
The Father does to every branch that produces fruit.
What is prune it?
The Distinction Between Salvation and Discipleship.
What is a “free gift” and “a choice to live according to the new identity”?
The primary identifier of discipleship is (.....) and not keeping a record of wrongs.
What is love (agape)?
Baptism symbolizes this transformation in a believer's life.
What is death to old life/birth to new life?