Discipleship Resources | FBC Boerne

God's mission to reach all nations began with Abraham and continues through history. His promise was never meant for just one people group, but for all peoples of the earth. Through Christ, this vision expanded globally, with Christianity experiencing exponential growth across cultures and continents. The ultimate fulfillment of this divine plan is revealed in Revelation, showing a diverse mu...

God is building His church as a living temple, with Christ as the cornerstone and believers as living stones fitted together. Through Christ, we become citizens of God's kingdom and members of His household, receiving full rights and privileges as His children. The church grows through unified members using their spiritual gifts, mutual care, worship, discipleship, and evangelism. Local churc...

True happiness and spiritual fulfillment emerge from developing a deep connection with God's Word. The Hebrew concept of being blessed encompasses success, contentment, and satisfaction that come from walking with God. By approaching Scripture with eager anticipation and devoted attention and meditating on it day and night, we can experience lasting joy and inner peace. https://www.fbcboerne....

Our true identity and lasting peace are found in Christ, who broke down the dividing walls between all people through His death and resurrection. As the perfect fulfillment of Israel's purpose, Jesus created one new humanity and provides direct access to the Father. Believers are now citizens of God's kingdom, members of His family, and living stones in His temple. This new identity call...

In this engaging session of the Bible study led by Missions Pastor Chad Mason, titled "A Light to the Gentiles," participants explored God's historical calling of all nations to Himself. Key points covered include: 1. The Call of Abraham: The study begins with Genesis 12, where God calls Abraham, stating that all peoples on earth will be blessed through him. This serves as a foundat...

In this week's Bible study, we explored the theme of our "Unshakeable Identity" in Christ, centered around the profound truth that we are created as God's workmanship and brought near to God. Here are the key points discussed: Understanding Our Identity: We are reminded that our identity is not defined by our past but by our relationship with Christ. As believers, we possess ev...

God has uniquely crafted each person as His masterpiece with specific purposes and prepared works. We are His workmanship through creation, bearing His image with unique attributes like creativity and the capacity for relationships. Through salvation, we are recreated and made new in Christ, undergoing continuous transformation to become more like Him. God has prepared both everyday responsibiliti...

God's mission has always been global in scope, aiming to reach all nations with His love and salvation. This truth is powerfully illustrated through Jonah's story, where despite the prophet's resistance to preaching to Nineveh, God's grace prevailed. Through divine intervention, including a dramatic encounter with a great fish, Jonah eventually fulfilled his mission to the Assy...

Our identity in Christ goes beyond mere salvation, encompassing a complete transformation through His work. As believers, we are made alive, raised up, and seated with Christ in heavenly places. This position grants us victory over sin, authority through Christ, and the ability to rest in His finished work. Understanding this identity enables us to live from a place of victory rather than constant...

Before encountering Christ, we exist in a state of spiritual death, enslaved to sin and unable to free ourselves. Through Christ's transformative work, God brings us from death to life, making us spiritually alive and transferring us from darkness to light. This profound change gives us a new identity as God's adopted children, empowered by His Spirit. Living out this new identity requir...

God's eternal plan has always been to gather worshippers from every nation, tribe, and tongue. This vision began with Abraham and continues through believers today who serve as priests and ambassadors for God's kingdom. True worship extends beyond religious activities to encompass our entire lives, including prayer, sacrifice, obedience, and bearing witness to others. As spiritual descen...

Discover God's heart for global missions and His plan for all nations revealed through Abraham's story. Learn how God's promise to bless all peoples through Abraham finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ and continues through believers today. Explore practical ways to engage in global missions, support cross-cultural ministry, and share God's love with different culture...

God's plan for His people has always been to represent Him to all nations, starting with Adam and Eve and continuing through Israel as a kingdom of priests. This role extends to all believers today through Jesus Christ, making us a royal priesthood with the responsibility to represent God to the world. As modern-day priests, believers are called to represent Jesus in daily life, work together...

The sealing of the Holy Spirit marks believers as permanently belonging to God, providing protection, authentication, and divine ownership. This spiritual seal empowers Christians with guidance, spiritual gifts, and the ability to serve God's kingdom effectively. The Holy Spirit teaches truth, provides wisdom, and gives believers confidence in their salvation while helping them experience int...

Pastor Jason Smith and Pastor Daniel Justice continue our study on biblical identity called, "Unshakeable Identity", as we seek to understand God's glory and your true identity in Christ. This week, we learned how God's ultimate purpose shapes every aspect of life and provides deep meaning to both significant moments and daily routines. https://www.fbcboerne.org/sermons/ https:...

Our inheritance in Christ is a profound gift that shapes our identity and purpose. Unlike worldly possessions that decay and fade, this divine inheritance is imperishable, undefiled, and eternally secure in heaven. It's not earned through performance but freely given through God's love and predetermined plan. This truth frees believers from seeking identity in temporary things and enable...

This session explores the mystery of God's will as revealed in Ephesians 1:8-10. The pastor explains how God's eternal plan, hidden for ages, is now being revealed through Christ and the church. This mystery includes the Gospel message, the unity of all believers (Jews and Gentiles) in one body, and God's ultimate purpose to unite all things in Christ - both in heaven and on earth....

Biblical redemption represents our complete purchase from sin's slavery through Christ's sacrifice. This transformation grants us total forgiveness, freedom from sin's power, and a new identity as God's children. Like Ruth's redemption by Boaz, we receive a new family, purpose, and future through Christ's redemptive work. This redemption is personal, complete, and per...

Discover the transformative power of spiritual adoption and what it means to be a child of God. Learn how divine adoption differs from earthly adoption and brings profound changes to our identity, purpose, and daily living. Understand the incredible privileges of being God's child - from receiving an eternal inheritance to experiencing intimate fellowship with the Creator. This powerful messa...

God has chosen believers to be holy and blameless, declaring them righteous through Christ's sacrifice. This identity is established through justification - a one-time declaration of righteousness - and continues through sanctification - the ongoing process of becoming more like Christ. This truth gives believers confidence to approach God, motivates holy living out of gratitude rather than o...

Being chosen by God is a profound truth rooted in His grace and sovereign will, not our own merit or actions. This divine selection occurred before the world's foundation and works harmoniously with human free will. Understanding our chosen status brings assurance of salvation, genuine humility, and freedom from comparison with others. This truth transforms daily life by freeing believers fro...

Our true identity as believers is found in Christ, not in our personal achievements or circumstances. God the Father initiated our salvation before the world began, choosing us and lavishing His grace upon us. Through our union with Christ, we receive every spiritual blessing and are adopted into God's family. This profound relationship transforms our identity, purpose, and destiny, all for t...

Our natural tendency is to find our identity and worth in things like possessions, duties, relationships, future hopes, or past pain. These identity idols distract us from our true worth found in Christ alone. Understanding our identity in Christ means recognizing that our value comes not from what we do, own, or experience, but from who we are as children of God. This transformation requires exam...

Guest speaker Matt Ball delves into the Christian worldview, focusing on the concept of 'telos' or ultimate purpose, and 'paideia,' which means discipline and instruction. The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. The message emphasizes the importance of aligning our lives with God's will, integrating His commandments into daily life, and providing a Ch...

Understanding Glorification: The Final Step in the Gospel delves into the profound transformation awaiting believers. Glorification is the culmination of the Gospel process, where we will share in God's glory in our resurrected bodies. These bodies will be like Christ's—recognizable, eternal, and predominantly spiritual. This promise provides comfort in present sufferings, encourages fai...