Vol I: A Handbook for Disciples in Spiritual Warfare

Following Christ in the Battle

A field manual on the war, the adversary, the weapons, and the posture of poverty of spirit from which every battle is fought.

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Introduction
1. Introduction: The Ground Before the Battle
Part 1
Part 1: Who Jesus Is
1. The "I AM" Statements The Name Above All Names: "I AM"
2. The Pharisees Understood Exactly What He Was Claiming
3. Why Jesus Was Strategic About Timing
4. C.S. Lewis's Trilemma: No Middle Ground Jesus IS God: The Testimony of Scripture
5. Why This Matters As You Read the "I AM" Statements Each "I AM" Statement Is a Double Revelation
6. A Warning: Don't Domesticate Jesus Now: The Individual "I AM" Statements
7. "I AM the Bread of Life" (John 6:35)
8. "I AM the Light of the World" (John 8:12)
9. "I AM the Door" (John 10:9)
10. "I AM the Good Shepherd" (John 10:11, 14)
11. "I AM the Resurrection and the Life" (John 11:25)
12. "I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life" (John 14:6)
13. "I AM the True Vine" (John 15:1, 5)
14. Summary: The "I AM" Statements Together The Inescapable Question
15. What Will You Do With Jesus? How to Become a Disciple: The New Birth; Jesus' Words: "You Must Be Born Again"
16. What Does "Born Again" Mean? What Happens When You're Born Again?
17. How Does the New Birth Happen?
18. How Can You Know If You've Been Born Again?
19. What If You're Not Sure? How to Be Born Again
20. A Prayer for Those Seeking Salvation What Happens Next?
21. Can You Lose Your Salvation?
22. What to Do Now For Those Already Born Again
23. One Final Warning
Part 2
Part 2: What Jesus Commands
1. The Way of Obedience But First: Whose Commands Are These?
2. The Foundation: The Two Great Commands
3. The Categories of Jesus' Commands
4. Category A: Love Commands
5. Category B: Prayer & Faith
6. Category C: Money & Possessions
7. Category D: Government & Authority
8. Category E: Radical Discipleship
9. Category F: Holiness & Purity
10. Category G: Mission
11. Category H: Community & Church Life
12. Category I: Sacraments
13. Summary: The Sacraments Conclusion of Part 2
Part 3
Part 3: How Jesus Teaches
1. The Parables The Teacher Is God Himself
2. Why Parables? Why Not Just Explain Directly? How to Read the Parables
3. The Parables: Three Categories
4. A. Parables of the Kingdom of God
5. B. Parables of Discipleship
6. C. Parables of Judgment and Readiness
7. Summary of Part 3: The Parables A Final Warning from the Teacher
Part 4
Part 4: The Path of Growth — The Beatitudes
1. Part 4: The Path of Growth — The Beatitudes Stage 1: Poor in Spirit (Matthew 5:3); Stage 2: Those Who Mourn (Matthew 5:4)
2. Stage 3: The Meek (Matthew 5:5) Stage 4: Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness (Matthew 5:6); Stage 5: The Merciful (Matthew 5:7)
3. Stage 6: The Pure in Heart (Matthew 5:8) Stage 7: The Peacemakers (Matthew 5:9); Stage 8: The Persecuted (Matthew 5:10–12)
4. Summary of Part 4
Part 5
Part 5: The Holy Spirit
Part 6
Part 6: The Armor of God — Your Weapons for Warfare
1. Part 6: The Armor of God — Your Weapons for Warfare The Six Pieces of Armor
2. The Missing Piece: Prayer (Ephesians 6:18) Summary of Part 6
Part 7
Part 7: The Authority of the Disciple
Part 8
Part 8: Engaging the World
Part 9
Part 9: When You Fail
1. Part 9: When You Fail The Reality of Sin in Believers; What to Do When You Sin
2. The Difference Between Stumbling and Walking Away Falling vs. Falling Away: Understanding the Difference
3. How to Know Which Kind of Falling You're In What to Do Right Now
4. What to Do When Your Kids Fail Common Questions About Failure
5. Real Examples: Failure and Restoration Action Steps: What to Do This Week
6. The Hope: Jesus Is a Better Advocate Than Your Accuser
Part 10
Part 10: You Can't Do This Alone
1. Part 10: You Can't Do This Alone Why Community Matters; The "One Another" Commands
2. Action Step
Part 11
Part 11: Making Disciples
1. The Great Commission Why Most Christians Don't Make Disciples
2. Jesus' Model: How He Made Disciples
3. Practical Models for Making Disciples Today
4. Who Do You Disciple? Start at Home
5. Common Mistakes in Discipleship (And How to Avoid Them) The Multiplication Principle
6. Practical Action Steps: How to Start This Week
7. What If You've Never Been Discipled? The Goal: A Movement, Not a Moment; Final Encouragement: You're Not Alone
Part 12
Part 12: Daily Rhythms & Practices
1. The Spiritual Disciplines What Spiritual Disciplines Are (And Aren't); The Core Disciplines; 1. Prayer: Constant Communion
2. 2. Scripture: Daily Encounter with God's Word
3. 3. Worship: Personal and Corporate
4. 4. Fasting: Denying the Flesh to Focus on God
5. 5. Sabbath: Rest as an Act of Trust
6. 6. Solitude and Silence: Being Still Before God
7. 7. Confession: Naming Sin and Receiving Grace
8. 8. Service: Using Your Gifts for Others 9. Generosity: Giving as an Act of Worship
9. Building a Rule of Life Final Encouragement: Grace, Not Law
Conclusion
Conclusion: The Goal of Sanctification
1. Conclusion: The Goal of Sanctification The Living Stones: God Is Building Through You
2. How the Kingdom Actually Advances The Sovereign God Principle
3. What Holds You: God's Grip and Your Responsibility
4. The Paralysis Problem The Answer: Occupy Till He Comes
5. Start Somewhere: Five Beginning Points
6. The Promise: He Will Complete What He Started The Goal: To See Him Face to Face
7. Your Marching Orders A Closing Benediction

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It gives you the framework for understanding what you have entered and what is now opposed to you. Follow it with Vol II: Knowing the King, which fills that foundation with the relational knowing at the center of everything.

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