Discipling Another to Love JESUS

1st Session : Introduction

Date : April 22, 2017
Venue : Brgy. San Antonio
Lecturer : Jayson S. Patalinghug
Introduction
1. Why do newly converted Christians walk away from
faithfullness?

2. As an elder Christian, what can we do to maximize the

chances that new believer would reach maturity in Christ?

3. If you were to disciple a new believer, what would you teach?

Introduction
Basic Principles to maximize the chances of new believers
in reaching maturity:

 Four Fundamental Principles

 An Understanding of Similar temptation patterns
 A focus on the 1st 3 months of a believer's walk
 One-on-one relationship
Four Fundamental Principles

“ Christianity is a relationship with Jesus, and all good

relationships have discipline. Without discipline,
relationships will not grow and mature”
Four Fundamental Principles

“All other religions believe that you must work hard in order
to earn God's Love; In Christianity God already loves you
and sen Jesus to die for your sins (John 3:16)”
Four Fundamental Principles

“We do not need to prove our self worthy before God

because we are never worthy, we are saved because of
God's Grace”

“As Christians we need to repay God's grace by maintaining

a good relationship with God. We have to discipline
ourselves and grow in His love.”
Four Fundamental Principles

1) Prayer
2) Bible Study
3) Fellowship
4) Discipleship
An Understanding of Similar Temptation Patterns

“ALL new believers have the same temptations”

“You would'nt teach a 3-year old Calculus, and you would'nt

discuss potty training with a sixteen year old. The
instruction must match the development”
An Understanding of Similar Temptation Patterns

“ALL new believers experience doubts and discouragement

and it is our responsibility to guide them towards maturity”
The First 3 months
• Most believers walk away from faithfulness within 3
months of their confession.

• The 1st three months is critical for a new believers.

• As an elder Christian we need to gain their friendship and

friends do not leave eah other.
One-on-One Relationship
• The most effective discipleship is one-on-one relationship

• As a Christian and as a friend if your disciple will not

show up you will have to look and find out what happens.

• We are accountable for our Friends.

What is Expected of you as a Disciple?
 Be Committed

 Disciple Another to Love Jesus

 Be Willing to Change
What is Expected From Your Discipler?
 Prayer
 An example
 No Gain
 No Control
 Follow the Plan
 Proper Bounderies
 Lift up Jesus
Assignment Reading for next Lesson
Scripture:

Hebrews 11:1
Romans 10:9-11
Ephesians 2:8
Hebrews 11: 6
1 John 1:9
1 Corinthians 10:13
Questions to Ponder
1. If Faith is believing what we do not see, Is FAITH blind
and not based on facts?

2. What is the reason why you became a Christian?

3. Is it possible for you to earn your salvation? why? or why

not?

4. What are your doubts as a Chistian?