Part III

This week in GoGROW, we were reminded that exploring God isn’t just a stage we pass through — it’s a real spiritual condition. But exploration isn’t the finish line. Jesus tells us in John 3:3 that unless we are born again, we cannot see the Kingdom of God.

Being in church doesn’t mean being in Christ. Serving doesn’t equal saving. Emotion isn’t transformation. Exploring God isn’t the same as knowing Him — it’s a call to respond.

We learned that not everyone who follows Jesus around is actually a disciple. Our role isn’t just to walk with people, but to clearly share the Gospel and lead them to Jesus.

2 Corinthians 5:20 reminds us that we are Christ’s ambassadors — God is making His appeal through us. That means we must call people to salvation, inviting them into a moment of clarity, repentance, and faith.

This week, our challenge is simple: keep reaching, keep planting seeds, and don’t miss the opportunity to invite someone into a life-changing relationship with Jesus.

Week 3 GoGROW – Key Takeaways

1. Exploring God is a Real Spiritual Condition

• It’s not a placeholder or a casual label.

• Jesus said in John 3:3 that we must be born again to see the Kingdom of God — exploration should lead to transformation.

2. Proximity ≠ Discipleship

• Being in church doesn’t mean being in Christ.

• Serving doesn’t equal saving.

• Feeling something emotionally isn’t the same as experiencing real transformation.

• Exploration must become response — a decision to follow Jesus.

3. Walking vs. Leading

• Not everyone who follows Jesus around is a disciple.

• Our role as believers isn’t just to “walk with” those exploring God but to clearly share the Gospel and lead them toward Christ.

4. Share the Gospel Clearly

• Who Jesus is

• Why He died

• What He offers

• What He requires

• We are called to be Christ’s ambassadors (2 Corinthians 5:20), making His appeal to the world.

5. Call People to Respond

• Acts 3:19 – Repent, turn back, and receive forgiveness so times of refreshing may come.

• Romans 10:9 – Confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that Jesus is Lord to be saved.

• There must be a clear moment of invitation and response.

6. Salvation is a Gift

• Ephesians 2:8-9 – Salvation is by grace through faith, not by works — we cannot earn it.