Introduction:
Matthew 28:18-20
- What does Jesus want everybody to become?
- Which is the more popular term — "Disciple" or "Christian?" The word "Christian" only appears 3 times in the New Testament. It is the name those in the world gave the disciples, seven years after the church began. (Acts 11:19-26) The word "Disciple" occurs over 270 times in the New Testament.
- SAVED = CHRISTIAN = DISCIPLE
- Jesus came to make disciples. Only baptized disciples will be saved.
Jesus defines disciple, thus defining who is a true Christian.
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Mark 1:14-18
- This was the calling of the first disciples.
- Jesus said, "Come follow me."
- "Fishers of men" — Jesus gave these first disciples the real purpose for living.
- Immediately, they followed Him.
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Luke 9:23-26
- "If any man" means everyone… and anyone (v. 23).
- "Deny self" is to be like Christ in the Garden recorded in Matthew 26:36-39, "Not my will, but your will." Do not give into moods, emotions, etc.
- "Carry the cross daily." Die to ourselves every day (v. 23).
- Either gain world and forfeit your soul or lose your life for Jesus and save it (v. 25).
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Luke 14:25-33
- "If any man" means everyone… and anyone (v. 26).
- Count the cost (v. 28-30)
- Consider the alternatives (v. 31-32)
- Love Christ more than any person (v. 26)
- Persecutions (v. 27)
- Everything means everything (v. 33)
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Luke 11:1-4
- Must learn to pray. The disciples saw the strength Jesus received from the Father.
- A daily personal relationship with God will have daily prayers (v. 3).
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John 13:34-35
- Love one another.
- Be an active part of the fellowship.
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Matthew 28:18-20
- The command — "make disciples" — is given to all.
- Who is a candidate for baptism? People who make the decision to be a disciple.
- You need someone to disciple you to maturity in Christ.
- This is the only way to save the world!
Year |
Preacher |
Disciple |
1 |
365 |
2 |
2 |
730 |
4 |
3 |
1095 |
8 |
13 |
4745 |
8192 |
33 |
12045 |
the world, 8 billion plus |
Conclusion Questions: Am I a disciple? Am I a Christian? Am I saved? What do I need to do to become a disciple?