BAND of BROTHERS
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In 1 John 2:12-14, the apostle writes to believers in various levels of Christian growth. He classifies one of those groups as “young men” (vv. 13b, 14b) and says, "I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the Word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the Evil One.”
This verse has incredible relevance for Christian young men today, who find themselves engaged daily in a spiritual struggle, wavering as to whether or not they will strive to overcome, and confronted with the decision as to whether or not they will abide in the strength of God’s Word. Yes, these are difficult days in which the onslaught of the Evil One is varied and aggressive. And, as someone has so poignantly expressed, “Lone rangers are dead rangers.” Individually we are weak and prone to wander, but by God’s grace there is strength in numbers (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12). The Band of Brothers ministry has been established to connect Christian young men to the Lord and to His Word through the context of intentional spiritual relationships with other Christian brothers. Enjoying Bible study, book reading, prayer, and accountability, our mission is to strive together for the scriptural strength to succeed in our spiritual struggle. |
THEME VERSE
1 John 2:14 — "I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the Word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the Evil One."
MISSION
Our mission is to strive together for the scriptural strength to succeed in our spiritual struggle.
ELEMENTS
• Quarterly Band of Brothers Meetings, where we will enjoy
worship, Bible study, and community and cover such topics as: Moral purity Spiritual disciplines Personal character Biblical masculinity Discipleship & mission Financial stewardship Workplace integrity Worldview & apologetics Bible themes & doctrines • Small group followup: discussion & accountability • Book reading & Christian growth resources |
2016 SCHEDULE
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JANUARY 22
Meeting 3.1 Theme: Spiritual Disciplines 6: "Work, Your Mission" Book: Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller |
APRIL 22
Meeting 3.2 Theme: Moral Purity: "Sexuality, Beauty, and the People of God" Book: The Purity Principle (Alcorn) & The Enemy Within (Lundgaard) |
AUGUST 26
Meeting 3.3 Theme: "The Gospel and Government" Book: One-To-One Bible Reading (Helm) |
OCTOBER 21
Meeting 3.4 Theme: Biblical Manhood 1: "Act Like Men" Book: Act Like Men (MacDonald) |
2017 SCHEDULE
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JANUARY 13
Meeting 4.1 Theme: Biblical Manhood 2: "Cultivating Godly Manhood" Book: Disciplines of a Godly Man (Hughes) |
APRIL 21
Meeting 4.2 Theme: "Street-Level Apologetics" Book: Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions (Koukl) Guest Speaker: Dr. Tim Miller |
JULY 14
Meeting 4.3 Theme: TBD Book: TBD |
OCTOBER 27
Meeting 4.4 Theme: TBD Book: TBD |
RESOURCES
