WHAT IS A DISCIPLE?

WHAT IS A DISCIPLE?

WHAT IS A DISCIPLE?

What is a disciple?The word disciple refers to a student

Basically a disciple is one who follows

When Jesus called his disciples, they began going everywhere he went and doing everything he did.

It is IMPOSSIBLE to follow someone and not end up being like them.

What is a disciple?

Yet how many people do you know who call themselves a Christian, who aren’t like CHRIST?

Many associated with the church have only taken the name of Christ and nothing else

The concept of being a disciple isn’t difficult to understand, but it affects EVERYTHING! (Umbrella Effect)

How do I become a disciple?Matthew 4:17, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand”

Repent means to turn

How do we prepare for the King? We repent

How do I become a disciple?

Romans 3:23, “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God”

Romans 6:23, “For the wages of sin is death

Romans 5:8, “But God shows his love for us in while we were still sinners, Christ died for us

How do I become a disciple?

Romans 10:9, “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved

Turning away from sin, and towards Christ

Christ has accomplished everything, there is nothing we can do to gain salvation

The Lord of GraceSalvation is all about the grace of God

Ephesians 2:8-9, “By grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast”

Salvation means you trust Christ to be Lord

Problem: Many want to confess that Jesus is Lord, yet don’t believe that He is their Master

It all comes down to loveFollow Jesus boils down to two commands:

1.You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.2.You shall love your neighbor as yourself

Following Christ is not about following rules, but about loving God and enjoying him

If you love God, you will keep his commandments (John 14:15)