Title: Let's become nurturing believers⑤
Contents
1. What is parenting?
2. Biblical example of parenting
3. Why should we nurture?
4. Method of raising children
1) Constant intercession (intercession) prayer (Ephesians 1:16-19)
① I prayed to know the hope of the calling.
②Prayed to know the riches of corporate glory.
③ I prayed to know that you have great power.
① Pray for the inner man of the saints to be strong (verse 16)
② I prayed that my faith would be rooted and solidified (verse 17)
③ Pray that the fullness of God may fill the saints (verse 19)
④Prayed to become saints who glorify God (Philippians 1:9-11)
First, he prayed that the fruit of the Spirit would be more abundant (verse 9).
Second, we prayed that the saints would discern the best and be sincere and without fault (verse 10).
Third, they prayed that they might be full of the fruit of righteousness through Christ (v. 11).
⑤ He prayed to the extent that God was called a witness and served the saints (Romans 1:9)
2) through face-to-face meetings
① We must check our spiritual state (Acts 15:36)
Young believers who have accepted Jesus must meet in person to check their spiritual condition and nurture them.
② We must examine whether there are any who do not reach God’s grace (Hebrews 12:15)
You should take care of spiritual infants by visiting in person. Continuous care is needed so that we do not forget God's grace.
First, we need to see if there are any who give up the grace of God.
This does not mean that it is difficult to obtain God's grace even if we ask for it, but it means that we give up on ourselves the grace of God that comes from the gospel because of rejection, unbelief, or light heart.
Second, you should look for bitter roots.
We warn you to be careful not to allow unbelief and apostasy to renounce faith, which are caused by stubborn temperament, from prevailing in the community of faith.
Third, we need to check if there are any ghosts.
Warn of possible difficulties within the community. It means to focus more on the temporal than the spiritual. (act at)
③ Love and good deeds should be encouraged and meetings should be encouraged (Hebrews 10:24,25)
The way to look back is to encourage each other the two virtues in the saints.
First, love and second, good deeds. The mutual encouragement and caring of the saints is a stimulus that encourages the members of the community to not lose courage, to hold fast their hopes, to live in confidence, and to encourage communion and confidence. We hope that we will meet our brothers and sisters of faith for spiritual benefit, encourage love and good deeds, and encourage them to attend worship diligently.
3) You can nurture through letters (1 Corinthians 4:14)
4) By sending a co-worker
① Timothy was sent to remind them of what was taught in each church (1 Corinthians 4:17)
Paul sent Timothy to the church in Corinth to replace him. The reason for the dispatch is “I will remind you of what each church teaches.” This is the purpose of the dispatch. He simply expects their lost memories to be restored through a way of reminding them of the teachings of the past when they ministered in the church at Corinth with Silvanus and Timothy. And to remind him of the gospel powers he enjoyed in Christ (1:18). For there is nothing more effective in teaching, rebuking, and correcting people than the power of the Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16,17).
②To strengthen and comfort the believers and not to be moved during tribulation (1 Thessalonians 3:1~3)
Believers sometimes suffer hardships while living their faith life. Paul sent Timothy in his place to comfort and encourage him.
5) By setting an example for yourself (1 Corinthians 4:6)
A true caregiver sets an example for himself first. Show it with actions, not just words. Teaching by example is far more persuasive than teaching through words alone. There is true satisfaction, joy, happiness, and growth in the Word and its precepts. Here Paul exhorts the Philippians to learn about himself and the lives of other co-workers.
Saints! I hope that you, like Paul, nurture them by example in your actions. I hope that you will become an exemplary nurturer in all aspects of your worship life, offering life, evangelism life, and life of service.