The Discipleship Resources podcast of First Baptist Boerne is where you can find resources to deepen your faith in Jesus and learn how to live a Gospel-centered life.
God's mission to reach all nations began with Abraham and continues through history. His promise was never meant for just one people group, but for all peoples of the earth. Through Christ, this vision expanded globally, with Christianity experiencing exponential growth across cultures and continents. The ultimate fulfillment of this divine plan is revealed in Revelation, showing a diverse multitude from every nation unified i...
God is building His church as a living temple, with Christ as the cornerstone and believers as living stones fitted together. Through Christ, we become citizens of God's kingdom and members of His household, receiving full rights and privileges as His children. The church grows through unified members using their spiritual gifts, mutual care, worship, discipleship, and evangelism. Local churches serve as living demonstrations ...
True happiness and spiritual fulfillment emerge from developing a deep connection with God's Word. The Hebrew concept of being blessed encompasses success, contentment, and satisfaction that come from walking with God. By approaching Scripture with eager anticipation and devoted attention and meditating on it day and night, we can experience lasting joy and inner peace.
Our true identity and lasting peace are found in Christ, who broke down the dividing walls between all people through His death and resurrection. As the perfect fulfillment of Israel's purpose, Jesus created one new humanity and provides direct access to the Father. Believers are now citizens of God's kingdom, members of His family, and living stones in His temple. This new identity calls us to live differently, breaking ...
In this engaging session of the Bible study led by Missions Pastor Chad Mason, titled "A Light to the Gentiles," participants explored God's historical calling of all nations to Himself. Key points covered include:
1. The Call of Abraham: The study begins with Genesis 12, where God calls Abraham, stating that all peoples on earth will be blessed through him. This serves as a foundational moment in the narrative of the...
In this week's Bible study, we explored the theme of our "Unshakeable Identity" in Christ, centered around the profound truth that we are created as God's workmanship and brought near to God. Here are the key points discussed:
God has uniquely crafted each person as His masterpiece with specific purposes and prepared works. We are His workmanship through creation, bearing His image with unique attributes like creativity and the capacity for relationships. Through salvation, we are recreated and made new in Christ, undergoing continuous transformation to become more like Him. God has prepared both everyday responsibilities and special opportunities for us...
God's mission has always been global in scope, aiming to reach all nations with His love and salvation. This truth is powerfully illustrated through Jonah's story, where despite the prophet's resistance to preaching to Nineveh, God's grace prevailed. Through divine intervention, including a dramatic encounter with a great fish, Jonah eventually fulfilled his mission to the Assyrian capital. The story reveals how...
Our identity in Christ goes beyond mere salvation, encompassing a complete transformation through His work. As believers, we are made alive, raised up, and seated with Christ in heavenly places. This position grants us victory over sin, authority through Christ, and the ability to rest in His finished work. Understanding this identity enables us to live from a place of victory rather than constantly striving for it, while fulfillin...
Before encountering Christ, we exist in a state of spiritual death, enslaved to sin and unable to free ourselves. Through Christ's transformative work, God brings us from death to life, making us spiritually alive and transferring us from darkness to light. This profound change gives us a new identity as God's adopted children, empowered by His Spirit. Living out this new identity requires daily renewal through God's...
God's eternal plan has always been to gather worshippers from every nation, tribe, and tongue. This vision began with Abraham and continues through believers today who serve as priests and ambassadors for God's kingdom. True worship extends beyond religious activities to encompass our entire lives, including prayer, sacrifice, obedience, and bearing witness to others. As spiritual descendants of Abraham, we carry the resp...
Discover God's heart for global missions and His plan for all nations revealed through Abraham's story. Learn how God's promise to bless all peoples through Abraham finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ and continues through believers today. Explore practical ways to engage in global missions, support cross-cultural ministry, and share God's love with different cultures. This is the introduction to a se...
God's plan for His people has always been to represent Him to all nations, starting with Adam and Eve and continuing through Israel as a kingdom of priests. This role extends to all believers today through Jesus Christ, making us a royal priesthood with the responsibility to represent God to the world. As modern-day priests, believers are called to represent Jesus in daily life, work together as a community, and rely on the Ho...
The sealing of the Holy Spirit marks believers as permanently belonging to God, providing protection, authentication, and divine ownership. This spiritual seal empowers Christians with guidance, spiritual gifts, and the ability to serve God's kingdom effectively. The Holy Spirit teaches truth, provides wisdom, and gives believers confidence in their salvation while helping them experience intimate fellowship with God. This per...
Pastor Jason Smith and Pastor Daniel Justice continue our study on biblical identity called, "Unshakeable Identity", as we seek to understand God's glory and your true identity in Christ. This week, we learned how God's ultimate purpose shapes every aspect of life and provides deep meaning to both significant moments and daily routines.
Our inheritance in Christ is a profound gift that shapes our identity and purpose. Unlike worldly possessions that decay and fade, this divine inheritance is imperishable, undefiled, and eternally secure in heaven. It's not earned through performance but freely given through God's love and predetermined plan. This truth frees believers from seeking identity in temporary things and enables confident living in God's pr...
This session explores the mystery of God's will as revealed in Ephesians 1:8-10. The pastor explains how God's eternal plan, hidden for ages, is now being revealed through Christ and the church. This mystery includes the Gospel message, the unity of all believers (Jews and Gentiles) in one body, and God's ultimate purpose to unite all things in Christ - both in heaven and on earth.
Biblical redemption represents our complete purchase from sin's slavery through Christ's sacrifice. This transformation grants us total forgiveness, freedom from sin's power, and a new identity as God's children. Like Ruth's redemption by Boaz, we receive a new family, purpose, and future through Christ's redemptive work. This redemption is personal, complete, and permanent, empowering us to live as tr...
Discover the transformative power of spiritual adoption and what it means to be a child of God. Learn how divine adoption differs from earthly adoption and brings profound changes to our identity, purpose, and daily living. Understand the incredible privileges of being God's child - from receiving an eternal inheritance to experiencing intimate fellowship with the Creator. This powerful message explores freedom from fear, secu...
God has chosen believers to be holy and blameless, declaring them righteous through Christ's sacrifice. This identity is established through justification - a one-time declaration of righteousness - and continues through sanctification - the ongoing process of becoming more like Christ. This truth gives believers confidence to approach God, motivates holy living out of gratitude rather than obligation, and provides freedom fro...
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