What Is a Christian? What Does the Bible Say About it?
Christian is a word that means so many different things to people today that it is almost meaningless as a descriptive term.
The Marks of Discipleship
The posts with this tag are ones that look at discipleship and what a disciple of Jesus should be about.
How to be Effective and Productive in Christ – 2 Peter 1:5-9
Being effective and productive in the work of the kingdom requires that we be growing in the virtues of our faith. Never be satisfied.
Disciples Follow Jesus Where He Leads – Matthew 16:24
Jesus calls us to discipleship. It is not enough to be a fan on the sidelines. He expects us to deny ourselves, and to follow him.
Living Faithful to God in the Midst of a Godless World
One of the challenges facing believers today is our relationship with the world around us. How do we live faithfully to God in a pagan world?
Discipleship Starts with Being a Learner
At the foundation of being a disciple is being a learner. Learn the lessons that Jesus has to teach us in his Word and through the Holy Spirit.
Discipleship: How To Become a Disciple of Jesus
How does a person become a disciple of Jesus. It first requires a new birth. And then it requires a commitment to give up all and follow.
Discipleship: What Does It Mean to Be a Disciple of Jesus?
As followers of Jesus, we are called to discipleship. Not to sitting on the sidelines and cheering. But getting involved in the kingdom.
Is the Cross Enough for Our Salvation?
The cross is essential to our salvation. But is it enough? The cross represents forgiveness. But that is only the beginning of a new life in Christ.
Are You Known as a Disciple of Jesus? – Acts 19:15
How are you known by the people you encounter? Are you just a nameless face? One of the guys? Or a disciple of Jesus? Some Jews who went around driving out evil spirits tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those who were demon-possessed. They would say, “In the name of the Jesus whom Paul preaches, I command you to come out.” Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. One day the evil spirit answered them, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know about, but who are you?” Then the man who had …
Diversity in the Body of Christ, A Good Thing – Matthew 10:2-4
We don’t know much about many of Jesus’ disciples. But they included a tax collector and a zealot. Political opposites. But chosen intentionally.