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Welcome to Teaching with Truth
Living for Jesus Christ and Teaching Disciples the Truth of God's Word
At Teaching with Truth, we believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and the power of God's Word to transform lives. In a world flooded with opinions, philosophies, and distractions, the unshakable truth of Scripture remains our firm foundation. Our purpose is to point people to Jesus Christ, the truth of God's Word, and the body of Christ, the Church. We hope and pray the publications, blogs, and content found in this website will bless you and strengthen your walk with the Lord.
Discipling in Prison
Christians are to proclaim the light of Jesus Christ in the darkness of this world, and prisons are one of the darkest and loneliest places. Many prisoners yearn to be discipled with the truth of God’s Word.
“I was naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you visited; I was in prison and you came to Me.” (Matthew 25:36)
Discipling in Counseling
For believers, biblical counseling is a part of discipleship when believers who have problems are discipled and counseled by biblical counselors using God's Word led by the Holy Spirit. True change is possible for the believer's life when they trust Christ and obey God's Word.
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, convicting, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."
(2 Timothy 3:16-17)
WHAT IS TRUTH?
Jesus said in John 18:37 “I have come into this world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.” Pilate, hearing these words, said to Jesus, “What is truth?” (John 18:38) In the past two thousand years since Jesus Christ stood before Pilate, nothing has changed. People still ask every day, “What is truth?” Many people today don’t even believe there is a truth. Many schools and universities teach the godless ideology that there is no exact truth, but that everyone has his or her own truth. But throughout history, truth is what is factual and real; it is reality. A person who does not believe in the truth, believes in what is false, or a distortion of the truth and reality. God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, into this world to testify to the truth. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6).
When we believe the truth of Jesus Christ and His Word, we come to God the Father through Christ the Son to have a living and loving relationship with Him. There is no other way to God. A person may not believe the message of Christ, but it is still the truth. God reveals Himself in His Word, the Bible, so that we may know the truth of the gospel (good news) of Jesus Christ and obtain salvation through faith in Him and eternal life (John 3:16).
Then, once we are Christians, we grow in Christ by following the truth of God’s Word. Jesus prayed to God the Father for His disciples who would believe in Him throughout history, saying, “Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth” (John 17:17).
"The entirety of Your word is truth, and every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever."
(Psalm 119:160)
WHAT IS DISCIPLESHIP?
In Matthew 28:18-20, the resurrected Jesus Christ gave to His disciples what is known as the “Great Commission,” when He said: "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
As disciples of Jesus Christ, who are born again and believe in Christ as Lord and Savior, we are to go and make more disciples of Christ, baptizing these new disciples, and teaching them to observe (know, obey, keep) all that God has given to us in His Word, the Bible. This is a life-long endeavor. As Christians, we are always to be discipled and to disciple others in the truth of God’s Word as we grow in the grace, knowledge and love of Christ (2 Peter 3:18). As we grow in Christ we will grow in the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). Jesus is the vine and as disciples, we are the branches. As we abide in Him and He in us, we will bear much fruit (John 15:5). Jesus said, “By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples” (John 15:8).
Discipleship is the act of following Jesus Christ through the spiritual disciplines that God has graciously given to us in His Word. God loves us and desires for us to grow closer to Him as we read, study, memorize, and meditate on His Word; as we speak to Him through prayer; as we hear the preaching and teaching of God’s Word, and worship and fellowship with other believers in church; as we serve others in the church and in our communities; and as we proclaim the gospel to others when God gives us the opportunity. Discipleship through the truth of God’s Word by the power of the Holy Spirit is the lifeblood of the church.
"If you abide in My word, you are truly My disciples. And you will
know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." (John 8:31-32)
PUBLICATIONS
FOUNDATIONS OF CHRISTIAN FAITH
Foundations of Christian Faith: To Help Believers Grow in the Knowledge and Love of Jesus Christ is a systematic theology and discipleship book to help believers grow stronger in their faith in Christ through the systematic reading and studying of God’s Word. Our faith and love of Christ grow when we know, trust and obey Him through the truth of His Word guided by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Foundations of Christian Faith has fifty-two chapters that can be read at your own pace and used as an individual weekly study, discipleship guide for one or more, or as a teaching guide for Sunday school or Bible classes. Whatever way you read this book, its primary purpose is to be read alongside the Bible to help believers read, study, and better understand God’s Holy Word.
This book was written to help believers in the body of Christ, the church, grow in the truth of God’s Word and the love of Jesus Christ.
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, convicting, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."
(2 Timothy 3:16-17)
THE DISCIPLE'S BLOG
Trusting Christ. Biblical Truth. Real Growth.
The Disciples Blog is more than just words—it’s a place to wrestle with real questions, dive deeper into Scripture, and grow in the daily walk of discipleship. Steve's blog shares insights from the Word, reflections on the Church, and practical wisdom for living as a follower of Jesus Christ in today’s world. Whether you're a new believer or a seasoned disciple, these posts are meant to challenge, encourage, and equip you to live with purpose, stay rooted in truth, and walk boldly in obedience. We’re not here to entertain—we’re here to edify. So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s grow together.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Steve Kitchens received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Berry College (Rome, GA), and Master of Divinity and Doctorate of Ministry degrees from Knox Theological Seminary (Ft. Lauderdale, FL). He was a high school teacher and varsity basketball coach for six years, spent twenty years as a sales & marketing executive, then God called him into full-time ministry for Christian school leadership and pastoral ministry. Steve was Head of School for Weston Christian Academy, a national blue-ribbon school, served as Associate Pastor for First Baptist Church at Weston, and also served on the board of Knox Theological Seminary. Steve has a passion for teaching the truth of God’s Word and discipling believers in the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ.
Steve and his wife Elizabeth live in south Florida, where he serves as an elder in the church, teaches Sunday school, serves as a biblical counselor, and teaches a Bible class in the state prison. Steve recently published his first book, Foundations of Christian Faith: To Help Believers Grow in the Knowledge and Love of Jesus Christ.
"I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me."
(Galatians 2:20)
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