Growth in the seven characteristics of the life a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ brings excitement, strength,
change and eternal purpose to one’s life. Each of the bullet points below provides a deeper insight into each of the
seven characteristics.
You can Experiences personally God’s love and forgiveness as you:
- Know God in your heart, not just in your head
- Receive eternal life as a gift
- Approach God regularly in worship
You Pursue truth in God’s Word as One as you:
- Discover who God is and his plan for our lives
- Allow the Bible to shape daily life
- Engage with others in following God’s word
You Respond gratefully as a steward as you:
- Receive everything as a gift from God
- Give as God leads
- Seek to serve God through work and recreation
You Follow the Spirit as you:
- Depend upon Holy Spirit’s power and leading rather than self-effort
- Discover & use spiritual gifts (Romans 12, I Corinthians 12)
- Enjoy the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22)
You Connect in caring relationships as you:
- Care genuinely for believers and non-believers
- Experience mutual accountability with a friend or small group
- Embrace God’s plan for marriage and family
You “Live” others to Jesus as you:
- Pray for others to experience God’s love
- Dialog with others about spiritual journeys
- Assist others in connecting with God
You Impact the World as you:
- Serve those in need
- Preserve and care for God’s creation
- Confront oppression, discrimination and injustice
