God's Household: Core Beliefs, Discipleship, and Community

Awaken Life Church emphasizes worship that combines the freedom of the Holy Spirit with firm grounding in Scripture. The household of God exists as people—belonging to a family, not a building—and must know who it is and what it believes; these beliefs shape everyday living and guard against unhealthy authority or deception. Scripture stands as the final authority for faith and life: the Old and New Testaments form a unified, God‑breathed narrative that corrects, teaches, and equips. Central doctrines include belief in one triune God, Jesus as fully God and fully man, creation and the fall, substitutionary atonement, bodily resurrection, and the promised return of Christ. Salvation arrives by grace through faith alone; good works follow but never replace faith as the basis of justification.

Distinctives of a charismatic, Pentecostal household surface through believer’s baptism by immersion, open communion for believers, expectation of Spirit‑baptism and spiritual gifts, and the conviction that all believers are called to ministry. Holiness and sanctification appear as ongoing processes: spiritual growth requires repentance, obedience, and gospel‑shaped transformation rather than mere assent. The church functions as the pillar and foundation of truth, not a cradle for innovation that contradicts Scripture; yet it must show liberty in nonessential practices while guarding essentials for unity. Discipleship matters as obedient practice—daily cross‑bearing, practical service, teaching that forms behavior, and communal accountability—so belief moves into life.

Community arises as a necessary context for growth: regular gatherings, prayer, small groups, volunteer service, and fellowship create spaces to learn, confess, encourage, and serve. Action points press members to strengthen foundations in Scripture, commit to discipleship that produces obedience, and protect unity through love while holding firm to essential truths. The household that holds these convictions aims to live out truth in spirit, holiness, and love, prepared to stand faithfully in a culture that often opposes biblical teaching.

Key Takeaways

• 1. Scripture is final authority Scripture provides the standard for belief, practice, and correction; it unifies diverse writings into one coherent revelation that judges culture rather than being judged by it. Grounding convictions in Scripture prevents unexamined submission to charismatic personality or shifting opinion. Building life on the Bible means adapting habits and traditions to its claims, not reshaping doctrine to fit culture. [58:26]
• 2. Belief shapes daily living Doctrines about God, sin, and salvation create frameworks that carry into workplaces, families, and friendships, producing accountable choices rather than compartmentalized faith. If God’s nature, justice, and grace are true, then moral decisions and priorities follow from those truths, not from convenience or cultural approval. Clear belief informs courage to suffer for conviction or to repent when convictions fail practice. [41:32]
• 3. Discipleship requires obedient practice True discipleship moves beyond intellectual assent to tangible change: denial of self, daily cross bearing, and concrete obedience mark spiritual maturity. Repentance becomes redirected living, not mere remorse; growth appears in altered habits, consistent service, and measurable fruit. The church must teach for doing, not only for knowing, so transformation outlives Sunday memory. [52:25]
• 4. Church forms a learning family The household of God exists as a communal school for holiness: teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, prayer, and shared service forge kinship and accountability. Spiritual formation occurs among peers who correct, encourage, and model obedience across life’s settings. Selecting a local household shaped by Scripture and the Spirit protects growth and sustains witness. [86:27]

Youtube Chapters

• [00:00] - Welcome
• [36:12] - Worship in Spirit and Truth
• [37:30] - Defining God’s Household
• [41:32] - How Beliefs Shape Life
• [58:26] - Scripture as Final Authority
• [62:46] - The Triune God Explained
• [65:22] - Jesus: Fully God and Man
• [73:33] - Resurrection, Return, Salvation
• [75:21] - Baptism and Communion Practice
• [77:47] - Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts
• [86:27] - Discipleship, Community, Action Points

1. According to 1 Timothy 3:15, what two things is the church called to be in relation to the truth?
2. What are some examples given of how beliefs directly shape the way a person lives? [41:32]
3. What does it mean that discipleship requires “obedient practice” and not just intellectual agreement? [52:25]
4. How is the church described as a “learning family” in Acts 2:42–47? [01:26:27]

1. Why is it dangerous for a person or church to build their life on cultural trends or personal opinions rather than Scripture? [58:26]
2. How does understanding that Jesus is both fully God and fully man affect the way we view salvation and daily Christian living? [01:05:22]
3. In what ways can secondary issues (like worship style or methods) become divisive even though they aren’t essential to salvation? [56:25]
4. Why is love described as necessary “in all things,” even when there are disagreements among believers? [01:23:03]

1. Scripture is the final authority for faith and life. [58:26] Are there areas in your life where you’ve allowed culture or personal preference to override what God’s Word clearly says? What would it look like to submit those areas to biblical truth this week?
2. Beliefs shape daily living. [41:32] What’s one biblical truth you say you believe but struggle to live out consistently? How can you take a practical step toward obedience in that area?
3. Discipleship requires obedient practice, not just Sunday agreement. [52:25] Where is Jesus calling you to “deny yourself” daily—to lay down a desire, habit, or attitude that conflicts with His will?
4. The church is a learning family meant for growth together. [01:26:27] Are you actively involved in a smaller community of believers (like a connect group or serving team) where you can give and receive encouragement, correction, and prayer? If not, what’s holding you back?
5. We’re called to protect unity with love—holding firmly to essential truths while showing grace in secondary matters. [01:23:03] Is there a relationship in your life where disagreement has led to disunity? How can you pursue reconciliation without compromising core beliefs?
6. All believers are called to ministry. [01:18:25] How are you using your gifts, time, or resources to serve others—both inside and outside the church?
7. Holiness is a process. [01:18:54] What’s one area the Holy Spirit has been convicting you about recently? What would repentance and renewed obedience look like for you in that area?