Becoming an FDFC

Below is an excerpt from ‘Becoming a Fully Devoted Follower of Christ’ from McLean Bible Church in Vienna, Virginia. This excerpt is an overview from the Introduction. There is much more to the document including an explanation of each of the four disciplines identified below. I have provided the MBC link below. It is worth taking the time to read the entire document and discuss.

 

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‘Just how are people transformed into fully devoted followers of Christ? Transformation starts with God, who made it possible for us to be reconciled to Him through Christ’s death on the cross. When we receive His gift, not only do we become a new creation, but we also have the opportunity to become a vital part of the ministry of reconciling the world to God (see 2 Corinthians 5:17-20).

After accepting Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, a person begins an amazing adventure with God, a lifelong process of transformation from  q believer to fully devoted follower. The transformation is the result of the Holy Spirit’s work in our lives. The transformation is also partly our responsibility (see Philippians 2:12-13). We must learn to identify the leading of the Holy Spirit and respond in obedience. It is only as we are filled with the Holy Spirit that we can follow Christ, surrender to His Lordship, be conformed to His likeness, and become fully devoted followers.

At McLean Bible Church, we believe that learning to identify the leading of the Holy Spirit, yielding our will to His, and responding in obedience requires discipline. Specifically, we believe that four spiritual disciplines are essential to becoming a fully devoted follower of Christ. Therefore, we encourage and challenge every believer to practice these four disciplines:

• Grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ

• Connect in Biblical community

• Serve in your God-given ministry

• Share the message of Jesus Christ

As we develop and exercise these disciplines in our daily lives, we experience both personal fulfillment as well as fruitfulness for His kingdom! The four disciplines are interconnected components of the growth process, not independent activities. They work together to prepare you to successfully navigate your spiritual journey, make wise decisions, and

withstand the hardships along the way.’

‘Becoming a Fully Devoted Follower of Christ’ from McLean Bible Church,

http://www.mcleanbible.org/uploads/FullyDevotedBooklet.pdf