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Spirit-filled Discipleship: How God Calls Christlike Disciples
If you’ve given your life to Jesus but don’t know what to do next ...SPIRIT-FILLED HOW GOD CALLS CHRISTLIKE DISCIPLES was written for you!Many people who give their lives to Jesus have a spiritual desire to serve Him well, but don’t know how to start. And others who start out well give up along the way ... all because they lack an understanding on what the Bible teaches about discipleship. That’s what SPIRIT-FILLED HOW GOD CALLS CHRISTLIKE DISCIPLES is all about. Authored by Dr. David Fleming, a Spirit-filled minister who has experienced the life changing dynamics of discipleship in his own life, will help you discover the principles and power of Biblical discipleship and how being a disciple of Jesus will transform your life.
HOW GOD CALLS CHRISTLIKE DISCIPLES is the first book of the SPIRIT-FILLED DISCIPLESHIP series, a set of books designed to help modern-day disciples of Jesus understand and follow God’s ways of discipleship.
This first book of the series uses the relationship between Elijah and Elisha to help you discover ...
• What’s involved in becoming a disciple of Jesus.• How Jesus uses mentors to make disciples.• What Jesus does to keep a disciple growing. (You’ll be surprised!)• What it takes to demonstrate the Gospel with supernatural power.• And so much more!Each chapter is made up of several sub-sections making it perfect for Bible studies and devotionals. There are also a series of thought-provoking questions given at the end of each sub-section for personal or group use.
SPIRIT-FILLED HOW GOD CALLS CHRISTLIKE DISCIPLES will be a powerful tool in the hands of anyone who desires to be more fruitful and effective in their own walk with Jesus, as well as those who are mentoring others.Order or download your copy of SPIRIT-FILLED HOW GOD CALLS CHRISTLIKE DISCIPLES by scrolling to the top of the page and clicking the “BUY NOW” button!
HOW GOD CALLS CHRISTLIKE DISCIPLES is the first book of the SPIRIT-FILLED DISCIPLESHIP series, a set of books designed to help modern-day disciples of Jesus understand and follow God’s ways of discipleship.
This first book of the series uses the relationship between Elijah and Elisha to help you discover ...
• What’s involved in becoming a disciple of Jesus.• How Jesus uses mentors to make disciples.• What Jesus does to keep a disciple growing. (You’ll be surprised!)• What it takes to demonstrate the Gospel with supernatural power.• And so much more!Each chapter is made up of several sub-sections making it perfect for Bible studies and devotionals. There are also a series of thought-provoking questions given at the end of each sub-section for personal or group use.
SPIRIT-FILLED HOW GOD CALLS CHRISTLIKE DISCIPLES will be a powerful tool in the hands of anyone who desires to be more fruitful and effective in their own walk with Jesus, as well as those who are mentoring others.Order or download your copy of SPIRIT-FILLED HOW GOD CALLS CHRISTLIKE DISCIPLES by scrolling to the top of the page and clicking the “BUY NOW” button!
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Published August 28, 2022
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June 14, 2025
Unconvinced
This book is mercifully free of spelling or grammatical errors, but there are some significant content gaps.
The ‘how’ of God’s call isn’t as fully explained as the signs and seals of apostolic ministry. The examples of Elijah and Elisha are on-point, except for the omission of any detail on the apostolic ministry of raising the dead or fire (Elijah brought it down twice, once to burn a sacrifice miraculously, and once to incinerate two troops sent by an arrogant idol-worshipping king). The part I did appreciate was focused on the spiritual firstborn son relationship between Elijah and Elisha, which explains the double portion of the Spirit given after Elijah is taken heavenward in a whirlwind.
The description of Balaam as a ‘disciple’, who just happened to go astray from the way, does not ring true. Nehemiah 13 and Joshua 24 indicates that God turned his hired cursing into blessing -it wasn’t much to do with Balaam (he would have sold out the Israelites in a heartbeat if he hadn’t been compelled otherwise). Jude and II Peter include him as an example of unrighteousness (“accursed children”) and madness. I appreciate the affirmation that gifts do not equate to a relationship with Christ (‘depart from me, I never knew you’), but Balaam was as much of a disciple as Judas.
The theme of a fruit-bearing life and submission to authority is strong: I appreciate the underlining of Romans 13 as an ongoing call in disciples’ lives. I take issue with the conflicting assertion that it’s fine to follow a person or tradition for a season, when not equated with the Lord’s truth….but complete submission to a leader calling himself an apostle is equatable to an irrevocable call of the Lord. Where in the Lord’s Word does He say this is a necessary step in His service? One cannot follow two masters.
Ultimately, this book inspired more questions than answers.
This book is mercifully free of spelling or grammatical errors, but there are some significant content gaps.
The ‘how’ of God’s call isn’t as fully explained as the signs and seals of apostolic ministry. The examples of Elijah and Elisha are on-point, except for the omission of any detail on the apostolic ministry of raising the dead or fire (Elijah brought it down twice, once to burn a sacrifice miraculously, and once to incinerate two troops sent by an arrogant idol-worshipping king). The part I did appreciate was focused on the spiritual firstborn son relationship between Elijah and Elisha, which explains the double portion of the Spirit given after Elijah is taken heavenward in a whirlwind.
The description of Balaam as a ‘disciple’, who just happened to go astray from the way, does not ring true. Nehemiah 13 and Joshua 24 indicates that God turned his hired cursing into blessing -it wasn’t much to do with Balaam (he would have sold out the Israelites in a heartbeat if he hadn’t been compelled otherwise). Jude and II Peter include him as an example of unrighteousness (“accursed children”) and madness. I appreciate the affirmation that gifts do not equate to a relationship with Christ (‘depart from me, I never knew you’), but Balaam was as much of a disciple as Judas.
The theme of a fruit-bearing life and submission to authority is strong: I appreciate the underlining of Romans 13 as an ongoing call in disciples’ lives. I take issue with the conflicting assertion that it’s fine to follow a person or tradition for a season, when not equated with the Lord’s truth….but complete submission to a leader calling himself an apostle is equatable to an irrevocable call of the Lord. Where in the Lord’s Word does He say this is a necessary step in His service? One cannot follow two masters.
Ultimately, this book inspired more questions than answers.
October 30, 2023
Good book
I was really glad to read this book. I had a terrible experience with church leadership many years ago. This really shook my faith, and I'm sad to say that I've kept my distance from church leaders ever since.
In this book, the author writes about the role of leaders in discipleship: "The leadership that God uses to call and train you won’t be perfect in every way. Yet, God will use them in your life to help prepare you and impart into you that which you’ll need to fulfil your calling." I was wondering how to differentiate between good and bad leaders until I read the next few pages: "Just because a person has natural charisma and is able to attract a large following doesn’t mean that he or she is a godly leader. Godly leadership is based on godly character (fruit), not charisma."
I realised that I was looking at the charisma of the church leaders, and that was why I was disappointed. It is the FRUIT of the spirit in church leaders that tells you if they are godly or not (Galatians 5:22–23). There are so many more nuggets of wisdom in this book, and I strongly encourage anyone who wants to learn more about discipleship to read it.
I was really glad to read this book. I had a terrible experience with church leadership many years ago. This really shook my faith, and I'm sad to say that I've kept my distance from church leaders ever since.
In this book, the author writes about the role of leaders in discipleship: "The leadership that God uses to call and train you won’t be perfect in every way. Yet, God will use them in your life to help prepare you and impart into you that which you’ll need to fulfil your calling." I was wondering how to differentiate between good and bad leaders until I read the next few pages: "Just because a person has natural charisma and is able to attract a large following doesn’t mean that he or she is a godly leader. Godly leadership is based on godly character (fruit), not charisma."
I realised that I was looking at the charisma of the church leaders, and that was why I was disappointed. It is the FRUIT of the spirit in church leaders that tells you if they are godly or not (Galatians 5:22–23). There are so many more nuggets of wisdom in this book, and I strongly encourage anyone who wants to learn more about discipleship to read it.
March 19, 2024
Valuable Resource!
Book 1 contains solid Biblical teaching, presented in an engaging manner. For anyone wondering what it really means to be a disciple of Christ, Dr. Fleming uses the example of Elijah and Elisha to illustrate what disciples are called to do and demonstrate.
I appreciate how scripture from both the Old and New Testament are woven together to present not just the big picture of the Gospel but also some details easily missed, such as how a miracle God provided Elisha (healing a town's water supply) pointed ahead to the life of Christ. The discussion of the concepts of old and new wine was also quite valuable.
Though I read this series out of order, each book has proven to be a great resource for those wanting to understand the Bible better, and what it means to follow Christ. I highly recommend all three!
Book 1 contains solid Biblical teaching, presented in an engaging manner. For anyone wondering what it really means to be a disciple of Christ, Dr. Fleming uses the example of Elijah and Elisha to illustrate what disciples are called to do and demonstrate.
I appreciate how scripture from both the Old and New Testament are woven together to present not just the big picture of the Gospel but also some details easily missed, such as how a miracle God provided Elisha (healing a town's water supply) pointed ahead to the life of Christ. The discussion of the concepts of old and new wine was also quite valuable.
Though I read this series out of order, each book has proven to be a great resource for those wanting to understand the Bible better, and what it means to follow Christ. I highly recommend all three!
October 8, 2023
Excellent book!
This is an excellent book on the subject of becoming a Christ-like disciple. The author does an excellent job of tackling the subject from many different angles. He reflects on many different aspects of what it means to become a true disciple of Christ I found the book to be very well written, thought out and well organized. The author offers many Biblical references and perspectives. I highly recommend this book.
This is an excellent book on the subject of becoming a Christ-like disciple. The author does an excellent job of tackling the subject from many different angles. He reflects on many different aspects of what it means to become a true disciple of Christ I found the book to be very well written, thought out and well organized. The author offers many Biblical references and perspectives. I highly recommend this book.
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