The Essentials
The Essentials are the core biblical priorities that define every Christian's life. These actions strengthen our devotion to Jesus Christ, they deepen our love for God, and for other people, and they cause us to grow in personal holiness.
Worship
Are you devoted to truly worship our God in spirit and in truth, both individually and corporately?
Deut 6:5; Ps 95:6; John 4:23-24; Rom 12:1; Heb 10:24-25
Media Archive - The Essentials Conference 2017
Service
Are you using your spiritual giftedness in the church?
Rom 12:6-8; 1 Cor 12:4-7, 11; Eph 4:11-12; 1 Peter 4:10-11
Media Archive - The Essentials Conference 2016
Prayer
Is prayer a regular, purposeful part of each day? Do your prayers include adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication?
Ps 55:17; Dan 6:10; Matt 6:9-13; Rom 12:12; Eph 6:18; Phil 4:6-8; Col 4:2; 1 Thess 5:16-18; 1 Peter 5:7
Media Archive - The Essentials Conference 2015
Fellowship
Do you have deepening spiritual relationships with other Christians?
John 13:34; 15:12, 17; Acts 2:42; Heb 3:13; 10:24-25; 13:1; 1 John 2:7-11; 3:11-18, 23
Media Archive - The Essentials Conference 2014
Evangelism
Have you shared the gospel with someone recently? Are you praying for the salvation of others?
Matt 9:37-38; 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; 8:31; Rom 10:14; 1 Tim 2:1-4
Media Archive - The Essentials Conference 2013
Bible Study
Are you faithfully spending time in God’s Word?