The next thing in the study of A Biblical Profile of a Disciple are the three essentials of a reproductive disciple-making ministry as listed in their article. I love how this article stays in the Bible for our learning. It is important to follow what the word of God says. Father God,You are holy, righteousContinue reading “The Disciple Making Ministry”
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As disciples we have to be invested in others spiritual well-being
In the study of A Biblical Profile of a Disciple we learn about Jesus’ relationship with His disciples. I am going to quote exactly what was written. Such a plethora of information. There are five things we see as Jesus’ examples with His disciples. Father God,Help us to be good disciples to others. May ourContinue reading “As disciples we have to be invested in others spiritual well-being”
Discipleship
The study from A Biblical Profile of a Disciple goes on to show that discipleship is an Old and a New Testament concept. 18 Both you and these people who are with you will surely wear yourselves out. For this thing is too much for you; you are not able to perform it by yourself. 19 Listen now to my voice; I willContinue reading “Discipleship”
Our Love for others shows that we are Christ’s disciples
The eighth thing that we learn from the study A Biblical Profile of a Disciple is the disciple must be one whose life is characterized by love. 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all will know thatContinue reading “Our Love for others shows that we are Christ’s disciples”
Must be obedient, listen to and submit to the Lord
The seventh thing that we learn from A Biblical Profile of a Disciple is that a disciple must be teachable. 26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. John 14:26 NKJV Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge,ButContinue reading “Must be obedient, listen to and submit to the Lord”
Got Fruit?
The sixth thing that we learn from A Biblical Profile of a Disciple is the disciple must bear fruit. By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples. John 15:8 NKJV As Christians serve and obey God the fruit of the Spirit is evident in their life. 22 But theContinue reading “Got Fruit?”
Keep on keeping on
The fifth thing we learn from a Biblical Profile of Being a Disciple is that a disciple must be willing to continue in His Word. Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. John 8:31 NKJV Abide means to accept or act in accordance withContinue reading “Keep on keeping on”
The heart of following Jesus
The fourth thing we learn from the study of a Biblical Profile of a Disciple is the disciple must be willing to forsake things. Forsake definition is to abandon or give up people or things. 27 And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple. Luke 14:27 NKJV Following Jesus isContinue reading “The heart of following Jesus”
Self-sacrifice
As listed in a Biblical Profile of a disciple; the third thing a disciple must be willing to do is to lay down his life in following Jesus. Anyone who wants to be my follower must love me far more than he does his own father, mother, wife, children, brothers, or sisters—yes, more than his ownContinue reading “Self-sacrifice”
Love Jesus first
The second thing listed in the Biblcal Profile of a disciple is: The disciple must be willing to forsake earthly ties. 26 “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. 27 And whoever does not bear his cross andContinue reading “Love Jesus first”
The Fathers Feet 