Kingdom Speak with Pastor Daniel McKillop

📚Bible Study Prep

·1 hr 5 min·5 clips

Pastor McKillop explains why being born again doesn't automatically make you a disciple of Jesus.

The episode begins with casual banter between the host and co-host about audience feedback and upcoming events. They then introduce the topic of Bible study preparation. The discussion grounds Bible studies in scripture, citing Acts 5:42 and Acts 20:20 to show the early church taught in homes and publicly. A key theme is the difference between justification (being born again) and sanctification (becoming a disciple). The hosts debate whether a disciple can be lost, suggesting that ceasing to follow means ceasing to be a disciple. They connect church growth to the growth of its core members, arguing that the nucleus must expand to support increase. Practical advice for Bible studies includes defining them as conversations guided by God's word, starting with where the listener is reading or hurting, and not teaching personal opinions. They stress the importance of a gentle spirit, referencing 2 Timothy 2:24 and 1 Peter 3:15 about giving a defense with courtesy. A major point is the power of personal testimony, as seen with the demoniac of Gadara and the blind man healed by Jesus, since experience cannot be debated. The episode concludes by encouraging listeners to overcome insecurity, possibly by partnering with someone, and to become part of their church's core to facilitate growth.

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A practical Kingdom Speak conversation on Bible studies, discipleship, and the patient work behind a growing church.

Bible studies frame a wider conversation about discipleship, participation, and the future shape of a local church in this Kingdom Speak episode with Pastor Daniel McKillop.

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