The Marks of Discipleship
The posts with this tag are ones that look at discipleship and what a disciple of Jesus should be about.
Is the Cross Enough for Our Salvation?
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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
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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.
Diversity in the Body of Christ, A Good Thing – Matthew 10:2-4
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We don't know much about many of Jesus' disciples. But they included a tax collector and a zealot. Political opposites. But chosen intentionally.
The Good Fight of the Faith – 1 Timothy 6:12
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Paul calls on us to live a much more active life for Christ than we commonly do. Lace-up the gloves and fight the good fight of the faith.
Consider the Cost of Discipleship – Luke 14:33
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What is the cost of discipleship? Jesus says here that unless I give all that I have, I cannot be his disciple. It requires that I give all.
The Marks of a Disciple of Jesus – Luke 9:23
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A disciple will follow Jesus wherever he leads. He calls us, not to be fans, but to deny self, to daily take up our cross, and to follow him.
Set an Example – 1 Timothy 4:12
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Do you set a good example of the Christian lifestyle to the believers around you? Strive to make your life one that others could safely copy.
Take Up Your Cross and Follow Jesus – Mark 8:34
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Jesus invited the crowd to discipleship. But not just to hang around him. His call to discipleship is to take up our cross and follow him.
Brothers and Sisters of Jesus – Matthew 12:50
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How does one come into the family of God as a brother or sister of Jesus? By doing the will of the Father; coming to Jesus and walking with him.
Take Up the Yoke of Jesus – Matthew 11:28-30
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The yoke of this world is heavy and burdensome. Throw if off and take up Jesus' yoke instead. His burden on us is light and refreshing to our souls.
Taking Up My Cross and Following – Matthew 10:38
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Jesus' call to take up our cross and follow him is a call to self-denial, a call to die to self and to live for him. It is the only way to be worthy of him.
The Cost of Following Jesus – Matthew 8:19-20
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We do people a disservice when we call them to salvation without challenging them to count the cost of following Jesus. Following him costs us everything.
