“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.”Matthew 28:18-20
Today, we have a challenging question. Are you a true disciple of Jesus Christ or just a Christian? The Bible has passages that are the blueprint to those who claim that they are. By understanding what these writings mean, you will know what the Lord expects from you.
But what makes a good disciple? Jesus knew what was in men's hearts. Today, a good disciple will take the initiative to listen to those around him or her. He or she will learn their names. He or she will take a keen interest in their everyday actions.
A good disciple means to be a shepherd over the Lord's flock because discipleship goes beyond belief. It's the commitment to act, to speak, and to reach out to bring those lost back to the fold. Here are ways that one can become a true disciple in a Manassas Baptist Church.
Know the Faith by Teaching the Word
One's faith is the solid cornerstone of being a disciple. Truly knowing the faith isn't memorizing the scriptures. It's about understanding the lessons ingrained within the Bible verses. Once absorbed, then you should teach. There is a difference between teaching and training. Teaching involves the imparting of information from one person to another. On the other hand, training requires more hands-on participation. It is not enough for you to simply communicate information through preaching or to explain the doctrines of the faith to one’s flock. It is your responsibility to teach his sheep how to pray, how to worship, and how to evangelize. It is also your responsibility on how they will engage in the ministries of the Manassas Baptist Church
When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs." Again Jesus said, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me?" He answered, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Take care of my sheep." The third time he said to him, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, "Do you love me?" He said, "Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my sheep". John 21:15-17
Put the Lord First and Know How to Abandon Selfishness
How does one put God first in the modern world? Your love and attachment to Him must be greater than any other. This can really be a problem considering the busy nature of living today. And this also includes loving the Savior more. No human relationship could be more intimate, no bond more inseparable than that of disciple and Master. Yes, you are told to love your wife and she is told to do the same thing. One must have the willingness to lay aside everything. Forget all these self-seeking desires and selfishness. Your only desire is to is not satisfy yourself but to please the Lord.
“In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence” Ephesians 3:12
When you make yourself available to the Lord, you’re giving Him control of your future. He will become your most trusted guide. At Calvary Road Baptist Church, no matter where you belong in life, we are glad to meet you. It is our desire to share with you the peace and joy of knowing God. We would love to see you in our morning and evening worships. Check our website for service times.
Member Spotlight
Calvary Road Baptist Church - Alexandria, VA
6811 Beulah St, Alexandria, VA 22310, United States
+1 703-922-6700
https://www.crbc.org/
Today, we have a challenging question. Are you a true disciple of Jesus Christ or just a Christian? The Bible has passages that are the blueprint to those who claim that they are. By understanding what these writings mean, you will know what the Lord expects from you.
But what makes a good disciple? Jesus knew what was in men's hearts. Today, a good disciple will take the initiative to listen to those around him or her. He or she will learn their names. He or she will take a keen interest in their everyday actions.
A good disciple means to be a shepherd over the Lord's flock because discipleship goes beyond belief. It's the commitment to act, to speak, and to reach out to bring those lost back to the fold. Here are ways that one can become a true disciple in a Manassas Baptist Church.
Know the Faith by Teaching the Word
One's faith is the solid cornerstone of being a disciple. Truly knowing the faith isn't memorizing the scriptures. It's about understanding the lessons ingrained within the Bible verses. Once absorbed, then you should teach. There is a difference between teaching and training. Teaching involves the imparting of information from one person to another. On the other hand, training requires more hands-on participation. It is not enough for you to simply communicate information through preaching or to explain the doctrines of the faith to one’s flock. It is your responsibility to teach his sheep how to pray, how to worship, and how to evangelize. It is also your responsibility on how they will engage in the ministries of the Manassas Baptist Church
When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs." Again Jesus said, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me?" He answered, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Take care of my sheep." The third time he said to him, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, "Do you love me?" He said, "Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my sheep". John 21:15-17
Put the Lord First and Know How to Abandon Selfishness
How does one put God first in the modern world? Your love and attachment to Him must be greater than any other. This can really be a problem considering the busy nature of living today. And this also includes loving the Savior more. No human relationship could be more intimate, no bond more inseparable than that of disciple and Master. Yes, you are told to love your wife and she is told to do the same thing. One must have the willingness to lay aside everything. Forget all these self-seeking desires and selfishness. Your only desire is to is not satisfy yourself but to please the Lord.
“In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence” Ephesians 3:12
When you make yourself available to the Lord, you’re giving Him control of your future. He will become your most trusted guide. At Calvary Road Baptist Church, no matter where you belong in life, we are glad to meet you. It is our desire to share with you the peace and joy of knowing God. We would love to see you in our morning and evening worships. Check our website for service times.
Member Spotlight
Calvary Road Baptist Church - Alexandria, VA
6811 Beulah St, Alexandria, VA 22310, United States
+1 703-922-6700
https://www.crbc.org/
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