Practical, Biblical Advice for Encouraging Fellow Believers and Helping Them Grow in Spiritual Maturity If you are a believer in Christ, you are a disciple. Now, it's time to disciple others. The thought of leading someone else on their faith journey may seem daunting—after all, no one can be a perfect example. But God uses the imperfect faith of faithful believers to help others become more like Jesus. In this addition to the Church Questions series, J. Garrett Kell equips readers to intentionally invest in the lives of fellow church members and family. Through Scripture and personal examples, he emphasizes why biblical discipleship is essential and challenges the obstacles that may discourage Christians from initiating these relationships. This concise and engaging guide also explains how to find someone to disciple, healthy discipleship practices and posture, and pitfalls to avoid—empowering church members to cultivate spiritual growth in their communities. For Individual or Small-Group Study: An excellent resource for churches, this brief guide equips readers to intentionally invest in the spiritual lives of fellow believers Accessible: Written for laypeople, students, and church leaders of all levels Part of the 9Marks Church Questions Series: Other titles include How Can I Find Someone to Disciple Me?; How Can I Be Sure I'm Saved?; and How Do I Fight Sin and Temptation?

Experience Freedom from Sexual Sin through the Power of the Savior Many women and men trapped in sexual sin believe willpower is the key to overcoming temptation, but your shaky self-discipline doesn't have to be the source of your strength. Sharing from his personal struggles, J. Garrett Kell explains that life-long transformation rests in the supernatural power of the Savior and the support of a local church. He offers profound insights into Jesus's teachings on purity and provides you with long-term strategies for your own pathway to freedom. Written for both men and women struggling with temptation, this book is a vital resource for the church, encouraging a healthy, empathetic community to help brothers and sisters in Christ resist sin. The goal isn't purity for purity's sake, but delighting in God and trusting him for ultimate victory.

"I eagerly commend this series." — R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Many new believers have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church, and pastors are looking for resources to pass along to their congregations to help them think biblically about the Christian life. Church Questions is a series by 9Marks that seeks to provide Christians with sound and accessible biblical teaching by answering common questions about church life. Each booklet offers biblical answers and practical applications with the goal of nurturing healthy church practice and commitment. Discipleship is an important part of the Christian life. As we follow Jesus, we learn the importance of pointing unbelievers to Jesus and helping believers grow in their relationship with him. But how do you know where to start? In this addition to the Church Questions series, Garrett Kell explores the Bible's teaching on discipleship and how that plays out practically in the context of the local church.

Biblical Encouragement for the Lifelong Pursuit of Freedom from Sin Temptation is unrelenting. Whether it sneaks up in a social-media post, a relationship, or a bout of anger, there will always be an invitation to sin. But sin isn't just an inevitable misstep; it's a personal rejection of God and his commands. And it's a battle every Christian must fight. Through biblical wisdom and engaging stories, Garrett Kell confronts the spiritual weight and consequences of rebellion and offers 7 gospel-centered ways to fight sin. Reminding believers that God always provides a way out of temptation, Kell highlights several steps to fight sin—including grace, community, and confession—guiding readers away from destruction and toward freedom in Christ. A Great Resource for Church Leadership Teams: Concise, biblical guidance on sin, temptation, and God's grace 7 Keys to Fighting Sin: Explains why it's important to avoid temptation and offers helpful, gospel-centered advice on confessing sin, avoiding temptation, prayer and fasting, and more Short, Accessible Format: A convenient, valuable discussion tool for groups Written by Garrett Kell: Author of Pure in Heart: Sexual Sin and the Promises of God

En ocasiones, la iglesia puede ser algo intimidante. Puede parecer un edificio lleno de personas perfectas que tienen vidas perfectas, no un lugar al que pertenece alguien que se ha equivocado. No hay nada más lejos de la verdad. La iglesia es el pueblo de Dios que se reúne porque ama y necesita a Dios, y se aman y se necesitan unos a otros. Garrett Kell explica qué es la iglesia y por qué es importante si acudimos o no. There are times where the church can seem rather intimidating. It can look like a building full of perfect people with perfect lives, not a place where someone who has sinned would belong. There is nothing further from the truth. The church is the people of God that gathers because they love and need God, and they love and need each other. Garrett Kell explains what is the church and why it is important if we attend or not.

Many new believers have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church, and pastors are looking for resources to pass along to their congregations to help them think biblically about the Christian life. Church Questions is a series by 9Marks that seeks to provide Christians with sound and accessible biblical teaching by answering common questions about church life. Each booklet offers biblical answers and practical applications with the goal of nurturing healthy church practice and commitment. Discipleship is an important part of the Christian life. As we follow Jesus, we learn the importance of pointing unbelievers to Jesus and helping believers grow in their relationship with him. But how do you know where to start? In this addition to the Church Questions series, Garrett Kell explores the Bible's teaching on discipleship and how that plays out practically in the context of the local church.

Ucenicizarea este o parte importantă a vieții creștine. Pe măsură ce Îl urmăm pe Isus, învățăm importanța îndreptării necredincișilor către Isus și a ajutării credincioșilor să crească în relația lor cu El. Dar de unde să începem? În această carte, Garrett Kell explorează învățătura Bibliei pe tema ucenicizării și arată cum se aplică ea la nivel practic în contextul bisericii locale.

Dacă ești credincios în Hristos, ești un ucenic. Dar acum este vremea să îi ucenicizezi pe alții. Ideea de a însoți pe cineva în călătoria credinței poate părea descurajantă – la urma urmei, nimeni nu poate fi un exemplu perfect. Dar Dumnezeu folosește credința imperfectă a unor ucenici credincioși ca să îi ajute pe alții să devină mai asemănători cu Isus. În acest ghid, J. Garrett Kell îi echipează pe cititori să investească intențional în viețile altor membri ai bisericii sau din familie. Prin exemple personale și din Scriptură, el arată de ce ucenicizarea biblică este esențială și trece peste obstacolele care i-ar putea descuraja pe creștini în a iniția astfel de relații.

Ispita ne atacă din abundență. Fie că se furișează într-o postare pe social media, într-o relație sau o pornire de mânie, noi trebuie să fim mereu veghetori. Isus ne asigură că a-L urma este ceva mai bun decât orice ne-ar putea oferi păcatul. De aceea, trebuie să învățăm să ne împotrivim ispitei și să umblăm după sfințenie. În această carte, J. Garrett Kell confruntă greutatea spirituală și consecințele răzvrătirii, împărtășindu-ne nădejea și ajutorul pe care Dumnezeu ni le oferă. Oferindu-ne pași practici prin care să luptăm cu păcatul și cum să Îl urmăm pe Isus, el îi ghidează pe cititori departe de pierzare, îndreptându-i către libertatea în Hristos.