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The Law of Instruction

The measure of a great church is seen in the quality of disciples that it makes rather than the size of the crowd it attracts.

The Law of Instruction says:
A disciple-making church provides a process of Bible-based, life-centered instruction that contributes to the lifelong learning and development of believers.

Base Two Value:

Every person needs a biblical moral compass to guide and protect him throughout life.

Base Two Principles:

  • Personal growth is a lifelong process. 1 John 3:2
  • Parents are their children's first and primary teachers. Deuteronomy 6:6-9
  • Acceptance, caring, and learning occur best in small groups. Luke 6:13

Base Two Habits:
Four habits characterize the church committed to instruct people. (This outline is developed in theWe Build People Training Book.)

  • Enroll in a Discipleship Group
    • Groups best nurture and develop people.
    • Groups best care for people.
    • Groups teach.
  • Teach Spiritual Disciplines
    • Bible reading
    • Prayer
    • Community
    • Obedience
    • Stewardship
    • Family
    • Ministry
  • Establish Mentoring Relationships
  • Model A Biblical Lifestyle

Goals of Disciples Committed to Maturity

How do we know when the individual has committed to maturity and that the church is effectively practicing the Law of Instruction? These believers will commit to a process of lifelong spiritual growth and development. As a result, their whole life, awarenesses, attitudes, and actions will be elevated to a higher spiritual level.

Awareness Goals - they know:

  1. the baptism in the Holy Spirit is for all believers, bringing a supernatural power for life as a witness;
  2. that Christlikeness is the aim of the Christian life;
  3. that loving God is the primary directive of the disciple's life;
  4. that loving God is evidenced by our love for others; and
  5. the biblical principles and commands that provide guidance in matters of faith and conduct.

Attitude Goals - reflecting an attitude that:

  1. desires the baptism in the Holy Spirit;
  2. desires to live a Christlike life;
  3. desires to love God fully and completely;
  4. is concerned with the spiritual and physical needs of others; and
  5. desires to live by biblical principles and commands.

Action Goals - they take action and:

  1. enter into a Spirit-filled life by seeking and receiving the baptism in the Holy Spirit;
  2. make the principles and commands of the Bible the ruling factor in all decisions;
  3. develop a consistent pattern of corporate and personal prayer and worship;
  4. respond to the spiritual and physical needs of others; and
  5. study the Bible in a regular and systematic manner.

 

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