Post by disciple on Jun 1, 2010 13:39:46 GMT -5
THTF questions & answers
Proverbs 29:18-
What is vision?
The perspective you see from (illustrate with penny) and the lens you see through (illustrate with glasses)
What is spiritual vision?
Seeing things from God’s point of view; having on my heart what God has on His (His glory, through people, ALL people)
Why does vision matter?
Perception>process>product; no vision = failure, limited vision = limited success, vision-plan-action = dream, vision+plan-action = guilt, vision+plan+action = spiritually productive ministry
How is vision produced, and what does vision produce?
Proper info + spiritual illumination = vision; vision>motivation>Christ-like action
To what extent does this verse describe most Christians today?
With no vision in leadership, congregation, or world, we’re as self-centered as lost people; ex. Israel’s spies (2 million saw God through giants, 2 saw giants through God). Does your vision require a miracle of God???
What are the disastrous results of having no spiritual vision?
People “para”-“cast off restraint” (moral effect), “go to pieces” (social effect), “go naked” (personal effect), “perish” (eternal effect)
Vision: having on your heart what God has on His (His full glory through all people)
Matt. 28:18-20-
Why is this passage so important for us to understand?
Final command from Jesus, our only marching orders (illus. of a friend dying & giving last wishes-would remember & value)
What is the nature & importance of Jesus’ authority?
Divine authority (“out of being” authority from God), delegated authority (given from Father to Son, then to us), deserved authority (victory over sin & death), defined authority (heaven & earth-everywhere)
Who do these instructions apply to?
All individual believers; “you” is plural, “all of you,” & is in effect “until the end of the age” (not just the disciples or church)
What is the only command given in this passage?
“Turn people into disciples”-“go” is “as you go,” “baptize” & “teach” clarify the command
What is the “field of service” in this passage?
“panta ta ethne”-all the people groups of the world
What is the importance and role of “baptizing” and “teaching” here?
Shows believer’s full enlistment & total involvement as a disciple; never a moment when I’m not teaching others to constantly “observe”
What promise is given to those who live by these instructions?
I WITH YOU always (major emphasis)-full contact & power from God IF we do this
Only command: turn people into disciples
Matt. 28:19-
How does the Bible define “disciple,” and what are some reduced definitions we have today?
Reduced definitions: saved person, church attendee, clean Christian, “Bible study person,” one who witnesses; God’s definition: a lifelong learner & follower of Jesus Christ, someone completely surrendered to imitation of Christ
What is the Jewish background of this concept?
Disciples would be chosen by & follow a Rabbi for 15ish years, learning to be like him in order to reproduce other reproducers of the same nature
How does the Bible define “disciple maker”?
Spiritual parent; maturing disciple; personally, strategically responsible for someone else
How does the Bible define “disciple making”?
Bringing people into a fully right relationship with Jesus; helping somebody else fulfill the commission to turn people of all nations into disciples (Jesus’ example)
Why are individuals so important in this process?
Done by someone, not something; men, not materials; persons, not programs; individuals, not institutions-life transference (illus. tossing water into bottles instead of pouring into one)-counting people in buildings v. building people who count
Why are “disciplines” so important in this process?
Areas of life that reveal the cost of disciple making & being a disciple
What will be the result of true disciple making?
Ministry of multiplication-mature people multiply unless there is no “marriage,” disease, or immaturity; the same with Christians.
True disciple making results in world-impacting, multiplying disciples
Ac. 1:1-
What does the title “Acts of the Apostles” tell us about the church?
About the actions of “apostello” (sent out) ones-not un-acts of coming ones, plans of theological ones, etc.
Who is the author of Acts, and what is the “former account”?
Luke; the Gospel of Luke
What was this author’s role in the church and in disciple making?
Disciple of Paul’s from Troas, traveled with him on 2 of the missionary journeys; doctor, probably converted through Paul’s poor eyesight (Gal. 4:15, 6:11, Ac. 16:10)
Who is “Theophilus,” and why is it important that Acts was written to him?
Convert & disciple of Luke’s; ¼ of the NT (Luke, Acts) was written by 1 man to 1 man! Luke to evangelize, Acts to train in world-impacting disciple making-illus. magnifying glass to start fire (focus on 1, spreads all over)
What can we learn from the author’s purpose-to explain “all Jesus began doing and teaching”?
All: total transfer of Christ’s life, Jesus: He is leader & model, Began: still doing & teaching through us, Doing & Teaching: balance of learning & action
What are some qualities of disciples that can be seen in v. 2-5?
Common people, chosen people (v. 2), convinced people (v. 3), commanded people (v. 4-illus. of Arabian horses), controlled people (by Spirit-v. 5)
Invest in one, and reach the whole world
Luke 1:1-4-
How does Jn. 1:14 (“word became flesh”) apply to this passage?
Word>flesh>Word> Jesus>12>Barnabas>Paul>Luke>Theophilus>>>you>end here?
Only way to guarantee the chain will not break: win & train someone by God’s standard
What can we learn from the personal responsibility Luke had for Theophilus?
Must take personal responsibility for somebody else (brother’s keeper, not like Cain); my fruit is others & for others (Prov.11:30; tree eating its own fruit)
What can we learn from the painstaking research Luke did for Theophilus?
Didn’t just read his Bible, studied it carefully for somebody else (Lk. 11:5-8-distribution v. intake)
What are the deeper meanings of the Greek words for “investigated,” “eyewitnesses,” “ministers”?
“Investigated” “parakolutheo,” trace carefully, following every detail
“Eyewitnesses” “autoptes,” examine from top to bottom, to “self-see”
“Ministers” “huperetes” under-rower on a ship-takes lowest place & works hard to get somebody else to their destination
What can we learn from all the research Luke did for Theophilus?
Arranges things in their proper order for disciple-doctor by profession but disciple maker by lifestyle, not just preacher’s job
Why is perpetual reproduction also very important?
Disciple making is not complete without world-impacting multiplication; no success without successors
4 keys: personal responsibility, careful research, precise resources, multiplication
2 Tim. 2-
How did the church quickly move from addition to multiplication in the early chapters of Acts?
Ac. 2:41-addition of 3,000; 2:47-daily addition; 5:14-addition of multitudes; 6:1-multiplying of disciples; 6:7-great multiplying of disciples; 9:31-multiplying of churches
Why did their Christianity work so much better than ours?
Focused on quality and sending out of people, not quantity and bringing in of people
What are the 7 descriptions Paul gives of his disciple, Timothy, in this chapter?
Son (born again), soldier (joins fight), athlete (trains to win), farmer (sows & harvests), worker (doing the work), vessel (purpose: filled from above & emptied out), bond-servant (total surrender)
How many “generations” of disciples are seen in v.2?
4: Paul>Timothy>faithful men>>OTHERS ALSO
What were some of the things Paul transferred to Timothy (3:10-11)?
Teachings, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, perseverance, persecutions, sufferings
Why is multiplication so essential to Christianity?
The only way you can potentially impact the whole wide world (penny illus.: 1c multiplied 30-35X = the whole world)
Multiplication is the only way to fulfill the Great Commission
1 Th. 3:8-
How is being a “good Christian” different from being a Christ-like Christian?
(Russian Christians quote) “good Christian” = “I live if I am motivated, faithful, studying, witnessing, attending, well-behaved, etc.;” Christ-like Christian = “we live if YOU stand fast”
What are the differences between a self-centered life and an others-centered life?
Self-centered life (satan & sinner’s life): arrows pointing towards me; Others-centered life (Savior & Sprit-filled Christian’s life): arrows pointing towards God & others
In what ways is Jesus still living the life of a disciple maker today?
Impacting the whole world by living His life out through somebody else (He lives if YOU stand fast), what it means to be Christ-like
When Jesus 1st said, “it is finished” (Jn. 17:4), what was He talking about?
Work of reproduction (just had “last words” with disciples); we can’t redeem but we can reproduce
How was Jesus strategic in training His men?
Divided into 3 groups w/ lead group & leader for each group (lists of disciples); set up so that it would continue on when He left
Being like Christ = living His life through someone else to impact the world
Eph. 4:7-13-
What is the main difference between NT Christianity and today’s Christianity?
Not: Jesus, Holy Spirit, commitment; In our advantage: Bible, technology, travel; Ans.: strategy-turned outward, not inward
Describe the 4 gifts in v. 11-in what ways should each of us perform these functions, even if we don’t hold these “positions”?
Apostle: sent-out one, “missionary”
Prophet: proclaimer of truth, “hear & repeat”
Evangelist: good-newser, sharing the gospel
Pastor-teacher: shepherd & instructor, disciple maker
Given to EACH ONE, should perform function even if it’s not your profession
In v. 12, what are the reasons these gifts are given?
Enlist, equip, employ disciples
What is the deeper meaning of the Greek word for “equip”?
Reconcile a divided city, set a dislocated limb, exercise body parts, restore person to right mind, reconcile divided friends, fully furnish for a purpose, correctly arrange things, put on path of progress
How are today’s churches different from NT churches?
(pictures) congregation depending on pastor to impact world v. pastor building congregation to impact world
How are the results of each different?
Ours: discouraged leaders, carnal members, unevangelized world; excited & fulfilled leaders, spiritual believers, evangelized world
Church: not a place, but a community of world-impacting, reproducing disciples
Ac. 1:8-
What are the 4 (or 3) areas of influence mentioned, & what do they represent to us?
Jerusalem (near people, immediate situation), Judea/Samaria (neighboring & neglected people, intermediate setting), ends of the earth (whole world)
How can the book of Acts be divided in the same way?
Jerusalem: c. 1-7, Judea/Samaria: c. 8-12, ends of the earth: c. 13-28
What does it mean for us to be “witnesses”?
“martus” (martyr-witnesses,” illus. of dog burned in forest fire); one who tells ALL seen & heard (illus. football game)
How does Matt. 16:24-25 give a similar concept?
Deny self, take up cross, follow me; self-centered v. others-centered (illus. men in snow)
Who is to be the source of the witness, and why did Jesus speak this specifically to men?
“all of you” (3x in verse); spoken to men as the leaders in the home & society
Whose witnesses are we, & why is this so important?
UNTO ME, focus is on who He is, not us
What is the importance of the grammar of this verse?
“both, and, and, and” shows equal and simultaneous responsibility for all 4 locations
Where does the power for this witness come from?
The Holy Spirit does all the work through us-power we already have, God’s power follows God’s purposes & procedure
Proverbs 29:18-
What is vision?
The perspective you see from (illustrate with penny) and the lens you see through (illustrate with glasses)
What is spiritual vision?
Seeing things from God’s point of view; having on my heart what God has on His (His glory, through people, ALL people)
Why does vision matter?
Perception>process>product; no vision = failure, limited vision = limited success, vision-plan-action = dream, vision+plan-action = guilt, vision+plan+action = spiritually productive ministry
How is vision produced, and what does vision produce?
Proper info + spiritual illumination = vision; vision>motivation>Christ-like action
To what extent does this verse describe most Christians today?
With no vision in leadership, congregation, or world, we’re as self-centered as lost people; ex. Israel’s spies (2 million saw God through giants, 2 saw giants through God). Does your vision require a miracle of God???
What are the disastrous results of having no spiritual vision?
People “para”-“cast off restraint” (moral effect), “go to pieces” (social effect), “go naked” (personal effect), “perish” (eternal effect)
Vision: having on your heart what God has on His (His full glory through all people)
Matt. 28:18-20-
Why is this passage so important for us to understand?
Final command from Jesus, our only marching orders (illus. of a friend dying & giving last wishes-would remember & value)
What is the nature & importance of Jesus’ authority?
Divine authority (“out of being” authority from God), delegated authority (given from Father to Son, then to us), deserved authority (victory over sin & death), defined authority (heaven & earth-everywhere)
Who do these instructions apply to?
All individual believers; “you” is plural, “all of you,” & is in effect “until the end of the age” (not just the disciples or church)
What is the only command given in this passage?
“Turn people into disciples”-“go” is “as you go,” “baptize” & “teach” clarify the command
What is the “field of service” in this passage?
“panta ta ethne”-all the people groups of the world
What is the importance and role of “baptizing” and “teaching” here?
Shows believer’s full enlistment & total involvement as a disciple; never a moment when I’m not teaching others to constantly “observe”
What promise is given to those who live by these instructions?
I WITH YOU always (major emphasis)-full contact & power from God IF we do this
Only command: turn people into disciples
Matt. 28:19-
How does the Bible define “disciple,” and what are some reduced definitions we have today?
Reduced definitions: saved person, church attendee, clean Christian, “Bible study person,” one who witnesses; God’s definition: a lifelong learner & follower of Jesus Christ, someone completely surrendered to imitation of Christ
What is the Jewish background of this concept?
Disciples would be chosen by & follow a Rabbi for 15ish years, learning to be like him in order to reproduce other reproducers of the same nature
How does the Bible define “disciple maker”?
Spiritual parent; maturing disciple; personally, strategically responsible for someone else
How does the Bible define “disciple making”?
Bringing people into a fully right relationship with Jesus; helping somebody else fulfill the commission to turn people of all nations into disciples (Jesus’ example)
Why are individuals so important in this process?
Done by someone, not something; men, not materials; persons, not programs; individuals, not institutions-life transference (illus. tossing water into bottles instead of pouring into one)-counting people in buildings v. building people who count
Why are “disciplines” so important in this process?
Areas of life that reveal the cost of disciple making & being a disciple
What will be the result of true disciple making?
Ministry of multiplication-mature people multiply unless there is no “marriage,” disease, or immaturity; the same with Christians.
True disciple making results in world-impacting, multiplying disciples
Ac. 1:1-
What does the title “Acts of the Apostles” tell us about the church?
About the actions of “apostello” (sent out) ones-not un-acts of coming ones, plans of theological ones, etc.
Who is the author of Acts, and what is the “former account”?
Luke; the Gospel of Luke
What was this author’s role in the church and in disciple making?
Disciple of Paul’s from Troas, traveled with him on 2 of the missionary journeys; doctor, probably converted through Paul’s poor eyesight (Gal. 4:15, 6:11, Ac. 16:10)
Who is “Theophilus,” and why is it important that Acts was written to him?
Convert & disciple of Luke’s; ¼ of the NT (Luke, Acts) was written by 1 man to 1 man! Luke to evangelize, Acts to train in world-impacting disciple making-illus. magnifying glass to start fire (focus on 1, spreads all over)
What can we learn from the author’s purpose-to explain “all Jesus began doing and teaching”?
All: total transfer of Christ’s life, Jesus: He is leader & model, Began: still doing & teaching through us, Doing & Teaching: balance of learning & action
What are some qualities of disciples that can be seen in v. 2-5?
Common people, chosen people (v. 2), convinced people (v. 3), commanded people (v. 4-illus. of Arabian horses), controlled people (by Spirit-v. 5)
Invest in one, and reach the whole world
Luke 1:1-4-
How does Jn. 1:14 (“word became flesh”) apply to this passage?
Word>flesh>Word> Jesus>12>Barnabas>Paul>Luke>Theophilus>>>you>end here?
Only way to guarantee the chain will not break: win & train someone by God’s standard
What can we learn from the personal responsibility Luke had for Theophilus?
Must take personal responsibility for somebody else (brother’s keeper, not like Cain); my fruit is others & for others (Prov.11:30; tree eating its own fruit)
What can we learn from the painstaking research Luke did for Theophilus?
Didn’t just read his Bible, studied it carefully for somebody else (Lk. 11:5-8-distribution v. intake)
What are the deeper meanings of the Greek words for “investigated,” “eyewitnesses,” “ministers”?
“Investigated” “parakolutheo,” trace carefully, following every detail
“Eyewitnesses” “autoptes,” examine from top to bottom, to “self-see”
“Ministers” “huperetes” under-rower on a ship-takes lowest place & works hard to get somebody else to their destination
What can we learn from all the research Luke did for Theophilus?
Arranges things in their proper order for disciple-doctor by profession but disciple maker by lifestyle, not just preacher’s job
Why is perpetual reproduction also very important?
Disciple making is not complete without world-impacting multiplication; no success without successors
4 keys: personal responsibility, careful research, precise resources, multiplication
2 Tim. 2-
How did the church quickly move from addition to multiplication in the early chapters of Acts?
Ac. 2:41-addition of 3,000; 2:47-daily addition; 5:14-addition of multitudes; 6:1-multiplying of disciples; 6:7-great multiplying of disciples; 9:31-multiplying of churches
Why did their Christianity work so much better than ours?
Focused on quality and sending out of people, not quantity and bringing in of people
What are the 7 descriptions Paul gives of his disciple, Timothy, in this chapter?
Son (born again), soldier (joins fight), athlete (trains to win), farmer (sows & harvests), worker (doing the work), vessel (purpose: filled from above & emptied out), bond-servant (total surrender)
How many “generations” of disciples are seen in v.2?
4: Paul>Timothy>faithful men>>OTHERS ALSO
What were some of the things Paul transferred to Timothy (3:10-11)?
Teachings, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, perseverance, persecutions, sufferings
Why is multiplication so essential to Christianity?
The only way you can potentially impact the whole wide world (penny illus.: 1c multiplied 30-35X = the whole world)
Multiplication is the only way to fulfill the Great Commission
1 Th. 3:8-
How is being a “good Christian” different from being a Christ-like Christian?
(Russian Christians quote) “good Christian” = “I live if I am motivated, faithful, studying, witnessing, attending, well-behaved, etc.;” Christ-like Christian = “we live if YOU stand fast”
What are the differences between a self-centered life and an others-centered life?
Self-centered life (satan & sinner’s life): arrows pointing towards me; Others-centered life (Savior & Sprit-filled Christian’s life): arrows pointing towards God & others
In what ways is Jesus still living the life of a disciple maker today?
Impacting the whole world by living His life out through somebody else (He lives if YOU stand fast), what it means to be Christ-like
When Jesus 1st said, “it is finished” (Jn. 17:4), what was He talking about?
Work of reproduction (just had “last words” with disciples); we can’t redeem but we can reproduce
How was Jesus strategic in training His men?
Divided into 3 groups w/ lead group & leader for each group (lists of disciples); set up so that it would continue on when He left
Being like Christ = living His life through someone else to impact the world
Eph. 4:7-13-
What is the main difference between NT Christianity and today’s Christianity?
Not: Jesus, Holy Spirit, commitment; In our advantage: Bible, technology, travel; Ans.: strategy-turned outward, not inward
Describe the 4 gifts in v. 11-in what ways should each of us perform these functions, even if we don’t hold these “positions”?
Apostle: sent-out one, “missionary”
Prophet: proclaimer of truth, “hear & repeat”
Evangelist: good-newser, sharing the gospel
Pastor-teacher: shepherd & instructor, disciple maker
Given to EACH ONE, should perform function even if it’s not your profession
In v. 12, what are the reasons these gifts are given?
Enlist, equip, employ disciples
What is the deeper meaning of the Greek word for “equip”?
Reconcile a divided city, set a dislocated limb, exercise body parts, restore person to right mind, reconcile divided friends, fully furnish for a purpose, correctly arrange things, put on path of progress
How are today’s churches different from NT churches?
(pictures) congregation depending on pastor to impact world v. pastor building congregation to impact world
How are the results of each different?
Ours: discouraged leaders, carnal members, unevangelized world; excited & fulfilled leaders, spiritual believers, evangelized world
Church: not a place, but a community of world-impacting, reproducing disciples
Ac. 1:8-
What are the 4 (or 3) areas of influence mentioned, & what do they represent to us?
Jerusalem (near people, immediate situation), Judea/Samaria (neighboring & neglected people, intermediate setting), ends of the earth (whole world)
How can the book of Acts be divided in the same way?
Jerusalem: c. 1-7, Judea/Samaria: c. 8-12, ends of the earth: c. 13-28
What does it mean for us to be “witnesses”?
“martus” (martyr-witnesses,” illus. of dog burned in forest fire); one who tells ALL seen & heard (illus. football game)
How does Matt. 16:24-25 give a similar concept?
Deny self, take up cross, follow me; self-centered v. others-centered (illus. men in snow)
Who is to be the source of the witness, and why did Jesus speak this specifically to men?
“all of you” (3x in verse); spoken to men as the leaders in the home & society
Whose witnesses are we, & why is this so important?
UNTO ME, focus is on who He is, not us
What is the importance of the grammar of this verse?
“both, and, and, and” shows equal and simultaneous responsibility for all 4 locations
Where does the power for this witness come from?
The Holy Spirit does all the work through us-power we already have, God’s power follows God’s purposes & procedure