New Hope Missionary Baptist Church
Bible Study Wednesday, April 6, 2005
Posted on Wed, Apr 6, 2005
Bible Study Wednesday, April 6, 2005 was taught by Assistant Pastor Mark Porter.
Lesson taught from Chapters 38 & 39 of the Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
Chapter 38: Becoming a World-Class Christian
Points to Ponder
What Characteristics Describe Worldly and World-Class Christians
Worldly Christians World-Class Christians
.look to God for personal fulfillment .saved to serve
.prayers focus on own needs .focus on serving others
.me-first .led by the Spirit
.saved but self centered .an honor to serve God
.driven by the flesh .joy & enthusiasm are contagious
that you are making a difference
How to Think Like a World-Class Christian
I. Shift from self-centered thinking to other-centered thinking.
II. Shift from local thinking to global thinking
III. Shift from �here and now� thinking to eternal thinking
IV. Shift from thing of excuses to thinking of creative ways to fulfill your commission
Chapter 39: Balance your Life
Points to Ponder
God�s Five Purposes For Your Life
�Love God with all your heart� You were planned for God�s Your worship
pleasure, so your purpose
is to love God
�Love your neighbor You were shaped for serving, Your ministry
as yourself� so your purpose is to show
love to others
�Go and make disciples� You were made for a mission. Evangelism
so your purpose is to share
God�s message
�baptize them into...� You were formed for God�s Fellowship
family, so your purpose is to
identify with His church
�teach them to do all things...� You were created to become like Discipleship
Christ, so your purpose is to grow
to maturity
�A great commitment to the Great commandment and the Great Commission will make you a great Christian.�
Four activities to help balance God�s 5 purposes for my life.
I. Talk it through with a spiritual partner or small group
II. Give yourself a regular spiritual check-up
III. Write down your progress in a journal
IV. Pass on what you know to others
Discussion:
Bible Study Wednesday, April 6, 2005
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