What Must I Do to Get Eternal Life – Matthew 19:16, 21
The young man asked Jesus, “what must I do to get eternal life.” And Jesus responded with “leave everything behind, and follow me.”
Encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)
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The young man asked Jesus, “what must I do to get eternal life.” And Jesus responded with “leave everything behind, and follow me.”
People in our world today have a variety of opinions about who Jesus is. But what really matters is who you say that he is. Is he your Lord?
Christian is a word that means so many different things to people today that it is almost meaningless as a descriptive term.
Being effective and productive in the work of the kingdom requires that we be growing in the virtues of our faith. Never be satisfied.
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.
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?
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.
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.
As followers of Jesus, we are called to discipleship. Not to sitting on the sidelines and cheering. But getting involved in the kingdom.
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.
Do the people, and evil spirits, around you know you as a disciple of Jesus? Or is your life no different than that of the rest of the world.
We don’t know much about many of Jesus’ disciples. But they included a tax collector and a zealot. Political opposites. But chosen intentionally.