Talk

The Essential Elements of Fire

Ben Stuart
July, 30, 2023

Ben Stuart brings a word about the elements that make up belief in Jesus: the Intellectual, Emotional, and Social. Faith in Jesus is a matter of the mind, heart, and body. When these three work in unison, we see rapid growth that is both deep and wide.

Key Takeaway

Engage your mind, heart, and relationships - the entirety of the human experience - in following Jesus and being a part of His Church, and watch as He uses you to impact the world.

The Three Elements of Faith in Jesus:

  1. The Intellectual Element

  2. The Emotional Element

  3. The Social Element

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"The intellectual message was presented, the Spirit of God began to move hearts, and communities were born around the world and the message continues to this day. The fire triangle is stable, so the fire keeps spreading."
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Ben Stuart

Discussion Questions

  1. Have you ever seen The Lion King? What was your experience like?

  2. What correlation does The Lion King have with “The Church”? Why did Ben share this illustration?

  3. Which of the three elements of faith do you sense to be strongest for you?

  4. Which of the three elements of faith do you consider to be the weakest?

  5. What word did Ben highlight from Acts 2? What does this activity teach us about studying Scripture?

  6. How do the three elements of faith apply themselves to an atheist?

  7. In light of these three elements, how would you describe the secret to Church-growth in your own words?

  8. How are discipleship and growth two sides of the same coin when it comes to the activity of the Church?

  9. In what ways is it possible to be involved in discipleship?

  10. In what ways is it possible to be involved in the growth of the Church?

Scripture References

36“Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.”
37When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”
38Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
39The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”
40With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.”
41Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.
42They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
43Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.
44All the believers were together and had everything in common.
45They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.
46Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts,
47praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
Ben Stuart
Ben Stuart
Ben Stuart is the pastor of Passion City Church D.C. Prior to joining Passion City Church, Ben served as the executive director of Breakaway Ministries on the campus of Texas A&M. He also earned a master’s degree in historical theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Donna, live to inspire and equip people to walk with God for a lifetime.