Why is this particular Discipleship series necessary?
I searched for Discipleship materials that started with Evidence of God, and proof that the Bible is God’s Word, but could not find a single one. So I developed this course patterned after my own path of learning. Thousands of people have found Christ through this method.
Most churches offer little if any Discipleship education and training.
Most books and online resources do not include evidence of the Bible’s Divine Inspiration.
Most books and online resources do not teach that Genesis and the Creation, Sin, and Flood accounts are all TRUE EVENTS.
Most existing resources are inadequate.
I was amazed to find that there is a wide range of ideas of what discipleship involves. I believe the main purpose is to find “The Way” from the beginning (Genesis). Just like reading any story, you must start from the beginning or you won’t understand it. Also, we should try to duplicate ourselves by teaching others the foundational truths with tools to grow.
Surveys prove that other Discipleship efforts have not been effective:
Most people don’t believe the Bible is God’s Word, Creation and the Flood were actual events, that Jesus is the ONLY WAY to salvation, or we are saved by Grace only!
This is mainly because Church leaders do not believe the Bible either! Surveys of Church leaders show similar lack of faith in foundational Christian doctrines.
Also, a 2023 survey found that 70% of Christian youth who attended a secular college abandoned their faith within one year! They obviously lacked a firm Biblical foundation!
The Goals of This Discipleship Course
• Lead people to Christ (Don’t assume they are already saved!)
• Teach basic tools needed to properly study the Bible
• Allow and encourage the student to use these tools to further understand Scripture
• Guide the student to the foundational truths of the Bible
• Help to grow a strong belief and trust in God’s Word
• Equip the student to be a Disciple and train others if they so desire
The primary method in these lessons is to provide many scriptures, and let the reader discover their meaning. Minimal commentary will be given.
Romans 10:17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.