Christian Discipleship 2 Timothy

The 2:2 Discipleship Training course is based on 2 Timothy 2:2 wherein is God's plan for discipleship. The "2:2 Study" is a 28 week course that covers a broad range of theological, historical, and practical topics including: The Bible, Salvation, End Times, God, Man, The Church, and more. The study was designed to train students to be ready to teach biblical truth to others so the workbook includes a number of addition resource, including: reading lists, illustrations, timelines, and more. This course is available online in both audio and video formats so order your workbook and start learning today!

The book of James asks an important question: "Can that faith save?" Clearly James was stating that a saving faith exists apart from other professing faiths. Will our faith save? The invitation from God for salvation in Jesus Christ is to come as you are. We do not clean ourselves up before we come to Christ. There is no deed that we can do to earn salvation. The Bible is clear: there is no other way, and there is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved! Yet after we commit our lives to God, Romans 8:15-16 and Romans 2:6-8 explain that we are not to remain as we are. Believing in God is not simply an acknowledgement of His existence, but a committed lifestyle to doing His will. Jesus Christ paid the price for our sins on the cross with His sacrificial blood with the expectation that we have a purpose to fulfill, which can only be accomplished through the power of the Holy Spirit working in and through us. Christian Discipleship 2 Timothy 2:2 is a discourse written to: explain the basic doctrines of the Christian faith, emphasizing our call to walk by faith, to be holy as He is holy give Scriptural examples of the lifestyle we are to live, and disciple others to do likewise introduce Christian apologetics where the reader will learn the basics of why we believe various doctrines of the Christian faith through historical evidence and how to give a defense for our beliefs. Whether in a group Bible study or in personal devotion, Christian Discipleship 2 Timothy 2:2 will challenge us to grow deeper in our understanding and commitment to the Christian faith while leading us into a steadfast relationship with our Creator. To contact the author with questions or suggestions, please email [email protected] using the subject line Christian Discipleship.

Preaching the Word Commentaries are written by pastors for pastors, as well as for all who teach or study God's word. With pastor R. Kent Hughes as the series editor, these volumes feature an experienced pastor or teacher who models expository preaching and practical application. This series is noted for its steadfast commitment to biblical authority, clear exposition of Scripture, and readability, making it widely accessible for both new and seasoned pastors, as well as men and women hungering to read the Bible in a fresh way. This volume explores 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus to help us better understand what God requires of those who lead in the local church, as well as of those who would be led.

Jesus divided the world into two groups—those who follow him and those who don't. But what happens when someone thinks he or she is a Christian, but isn't? With his witty, engaging style, Mike McKinley takes readers on a journey of what it means to be a Christian. He asserts that "manipulative evangelism techniques and a poor understanding of the gospel have resulted in an abundance of professing Christians who have no idea what it means to follow Christ." Each chapter title begins with "You're not a Christian [if/when/just because you]..." As he surveys what it means to be Christian, McKinley offers criteria for evaluating one's standing before God. Readers are guided through a series of challenges to reflect, repent, remember, and report to another person. Am I Really a Christian? ends with chapters on salvation and the local church. This unique book is written for nominal or new Christians and can be used in personal or small-group study.

The Knowing the Bible series is a resource designed to help Bible readers better understand and apply God’s Word. These 12-week studies lead participants through books of the Bible and are made up of four basic components: (1) reflection questions that help readers engage the text at a deeper level; (2) “Gospel Glimpses” that highlight the gospel of grace throughout the book; (3) “Whole-Bible Connections” that show how any given passage connects to the Bible’s overarching story of redemption, culminating in Christ; and (4) “Theological Soundings” that identify how historic orthodox doctrines are taught or reinforced throughout Scripture. With contributions from an array of influential pastors and church leaders, these gospel-centered studies will help Christians see and cherish the message of God’s grace on every page of the Bible. The letters to Timothy and Titus are among Paul's most personal and practical epistles. The apostle writes to instruct these younger men in the importance of sound doctrine and to urge them to rebuke false teaching. This accessible study shows how Paul's letters exhort all Christians to protect and pass on the true gospel of Jesus Christ, which has the power to save and transform sinners.

Every follower of Jesus Christ should be able to answer two simple questions: Who is investing in me? Who am I investing in? God desires to pour an abundance of spiritual and emotional capital into your life. And he wants to use you to pour spiritual and emotional capital into others. Along the way, you'll be changed. Others will change. You will experience God and his community in a new and personal and supernatural way. And so will others. God calls this process of spiritual investing “making disciples.” It’s the heart of the Great Commission. It’s the vision of a great local church. It’s the secret of a healthy joyful, secure, and significant life.

Passionate Discipleship is a Bible study focused on equipping women to know Christ and to make Him known. Throughout this Bible Study, we will study Second Timothy verse by verse as we immerse ourselves in Paul's last and deeply personal letter to his beloved friend and mentee, Timothy. Throughout these six weeks, we will explore the heritage of faith we have received from the Church and will dive into some of the notions of worldview we've received by osmosis from our modern culture. We will learn how to engage the world with hope, while guarding ourselves against the enticements that seek to lead us away from Christ. We will also learn how to live as disciples of Christ, living with Him as the center of our lives and entrusting this message to others who can pass it on as well.

"DON'T read this book if you want to remain comfortable! Eric challenges us to consider what Biblical discipleship looks like based on what Jesus did. Eric writes this book with the integrity of a man who is not merely theorizing about the way things ought to be, rather he is describing what is actually happening as he builds Biblical disciples in the context of the inner city. This book is soundly Biblical, challenging and practical. This book is about building disciples not programs." Roger Hershey, Campus Crusade For Christ "It is a joy to highly commend to all Discipleship Defined, for it is exactly the prescription that is needed for the Church to regain much of our lost effectiveness. "Discipleship Defined" has carefully described, yet without programming it into a rigid system, how to go about this challenging task." Walter C. Kaiser, Jr., President Emeritus Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary "Eric Russ gives us some very straight forward thinking about discipleship, a topic widely misunderstood and undervalued. Moving away from piety-driven discipleship, Russ points us toward a holistic, Christ-centered way of following Jesus." Jonathan Dodson, Lead Pastor Austin City Life, Austin, TX. "Eric has a healthy obsession about strong discipleship, and it shows in a gracious way in this guidebook for muscular commitment. Can you be obsessed and still have a gracious spirit? Eric does, and so does this book!" Knute Larson, Senior Pastor The Chapel, Akron, OH (1983-2009) Eric Russ is lead pastor of Mack Avenue Community Church in Detroit, Michigan. He is married to Sara and has four children. For more information visit www.discipleshipdefined.com or www.mackave.com.

Profound reflections on the cross that help you to meditate on and marvel at the sacrificial love of Jesus. This book can be used as a devotional, especially during Lent and Easter. These profound reflections on the cross from David Mathis, author of The Christmas We Didn’t Expect, will help you to meditate on and marvel at Jesus’ life, sacrificial death, and spectacular resurrection-enabling you to treasure anew who Jesus is and what he has done. Many of us are so familiar with the Easter story that it becomes easy to miss subtle details and difficult to really enjoy its meaning. This book will help you to pause and marvel at Jesus, whose now-glorified wounds are a sign of his unfailing love and the decisive victory that he has won: “He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5) This book can be used as a devotional. The chapters on Holy Week make it especially helpful during the Lent season and at Easter.