Formerly Family Matters, this class seeks to grow deeper in God's Word through new avenues of study including online resources. The goal is to know God personally and to be transformed to be like Him. We recognize that discipleship involves a cost and are committed to building margin in our lives for this purpose. We also recognize that spiritual growth does not occur in a vacuum, but in community and accountability with other believers.
Foundational Passages That Undergird This Class
- I want to know Christ-yes, to know the power of his resurrection and the participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. ~ Philippians 3:10-11
- All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. ~ II Timothy 3:16-17
- Then he said to them all: "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me." ~ Luke 9:23
- As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. ~ Proverbs 27:17
Key Principles
- Goal is to know Christ personally and deeply
- Primary source - God's Word
- Discipleship requires sacrifice
- Community and accountability is essential