Corvallis Evangelical Church
"Putting Feet to Your Faith"

LEARNING
Guided by the Holy Spirit¹, a disciple learns and practices basic habits which help him/her develop a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ.²

A disciple:

• prays.³
• learns about, reads, and begins to internalize God's truth as found in the Bible.⁴
• spends time with God daily, listening to, worshipping and praising Him.⁵
• spends time with, learns from, and is accountable to other spiritually maturing believers.⁶
• serves others by sharing his/her God-given time, talents, material wealth and spiritual gifts with others to grow the Kingdom. ⁷

KNOWLEDGE
As a disciple becomes more consistent and disciplined in these basic habits, faith increases, spiritual growth occurs,  and deeper insight is gained into what he/she believes and why.

A disciple:

• recognizes God's power and authority over the spiritual and physical realms. ⁸                       
• learns an eternal perspective concerning judgment, eternity, and the return of Christ. ⁹
• learns that following Christ will require sacrifice and change in many areas of life, but strives to obey God anyway. ¹⁰

APPLICATION
A disciple begins to apply what he/she's learning in God's absolute word and makes life choices that lead toward a life that pleases God in both attitudes and actions. 

A disciple:

• shows evidence of a changed life (including, but not limited to these areas- faith, goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, forgiveness, humility). ¹¹         
• genuinely cares about other people. ¹²
• resists evil and temptation with the help of the Holy Spirit. ¹³
• is a good steward of material resources God gives, loves God more than money, and is generous.¹⁴
• demonstrates moral purity and a commitment to marriage & family relationships.¹⁵                       
• is respectful of those in positions of authority.¹⁶

OUTREACH
A disciple learns to talk about and exemplify his/her faith in the presence of others. Because of a growing love and concern for others, there is a desire to reach out to those who don't know Him. 

A disciple:

• prays for those he/she knows who don't have a growing relationship with God. ¹⁷
• spends time with and reaches out to those who need Christ.  ¹⁸
• tells others about the Good News and how a relationship with God can change lives. ¹⁹                                                                                                                                          

1.    John 14: 25-26
       John 16:13
2.    2 Peter 3:18
       1 Peter 1:8-9
3.    Phil. 4:6-7
       Luke 11:1-4
4.    2 Tim. 3:16-17
       Luke 24:45
5.    Eph. 3:16-20
       John 10:27
6.    Heb. 10:24-25
7.    1 Peter 4:10-11
       2 Cor. 9:6-8
       1 Cor. 12:4-31
       Mk. 10:43-45
8.    Mark 2:10
       Eph. 1:18-23
9.    John 5:25-27
       2 Tim. 4:8
10.  Luke 6:46-49
       John 14:15
       James 1:22
11.  Gal. 5:22-23
       2 Peter 1:5-8
       Eph. 5:8-10
12.  John 3:17-18
       1 John 4:7
       Matt. 22:39
13.  1 Cor. 10:13
       Gal. 5:16-21
       James 4:7
14.  Luke 16:13
       1 Tim. 6:18
15.  Hebrews 13:4
       Col. 3:18
       1 Thess. 4:3-4
16.  Hebrews 13:7
       1 Peter 2:13-17
17.  1 Tim. 2:1
       Eph. 3:14-19
18.  Luke 5:29-32
       John 1:40-42
19.  1 Peter 3:15
       Luke 11:33