(Acts 2:42-47) Disciple – someone who is following Jesus, being changed by Jesus, and is committed to the mission of Jesus (Matt. 4:19). Disciple making – is entering into relationships to intentionally help people follow Jesus, be changed by Jesus, and join the mission of Jesus (Matt. 28:18-20). What to Take Home: We cannot truthfully claim the title of Christian without at the same time truly being a disciple. To be a Christian is to be a disciple. Acts 2:42-45a 42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions Acts 2:45b-47 and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved. The Attributes of a Biblical Church: Disciple Making - reference v. 42a Fellowship - reference v. 42b Prayer - reference v. 42c Ministry - reference v. 43 Worship - reference v. 47a Evangelism - reference v. 47b Our Vision (from the CBC website): Thankful people worship (Worship) Jesus people serve people (Ministry) Rescued people find people (Missions) Everyone needs others (Fellowship) Changed people grow (Discipleship) Humble people pray (Prayer) What can you do: Begin to disciple someone. Be a conduit of spiritual instruction for someone.