First Principles 04: Discipleship
October 13, 2006 2:03 pmPreached by Chris Broom, 10/13/2006
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First Principles 04: Discipleship – Outline
Matthew 28:18-20
- What does Jesus want everybody to become?
- Which is the more popular term: disciple or Christian?
“Christian” only appears 3 times in the New Testament. It was the name those in the world gave the disciples (Acts 11:19-26), seven years after church began.
Christian = Nickname of a disciple
The word “disciple” appears over 270 times in the New Testament.
Jesus defines the term “disciple” throughout his ministry.
SAVED = CHRISTIAN = DISCIPLE
- Jesus came to make disciples. Only disciples will be saved.
Mark 1:14-18
- Calling of the first disciples
- Come follow me (Christ).
- …make you fishers of men. Jesus gave these first disciples real purpose for living.
- Immediately
Luke 9:23-26
- If any man…
- Deny self. Notice Christ in the garden (Matthew 26:36-39, “Not my will, but your will”). Don’t give in to moods.
- Carry the cross daily.
- Gain world … forfeit soul. Lose your life for Jesus … save it.
Luke 14:25-33
- If any man…
- Count the cost (vs. 28-30).
- Consider the alternatives (vs. 31-32).
- Love Christ more than any person (vs. 26).
- Persecutions (vs. 27)
- Everything, not just anything (vs. 33)
Luke 11:1-4
- Must learn to pray. Disciples saw the strength Jesus received from the Father.
- Daily personal relationship with God (vs. 3)
John 13:34-35
- Love one another. People will know you are a disciple.
- Be an active part of the fellowship.
Matthew 28:18-20
- Command-make disciples (given to all).
- Who is a candidate for baptism? Disciples
- 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 | ||
| 32 | 11,680 | 5 billion + |
Conclusion Questions: Am I a disciple?
Am I a Christian?
Am I saved?
What do I need to do to become a disciple?
Categories: First Principles
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2 Responses to “First Principles 04: Discipleship”
Dear Chris,
I have recently lost my husband, Russ,(he was not a disciple) and I have been studing The First Principles Classes in my quite times, to renew and review why I became a disciple many years ago. It’s amazing how much you forget over the years. I’ve asked God to guide me to the path He wants me to go. I have been away from the body for many years because we do not have a church in Sacramento. (We did have a remnent a few years ago and I was restored) I go on line to church and I thank God that this is available, I also go to the Jubilees when I can and I talk to some of the sisters on occassion from Chicago, but it is not the same. I need fellowship in my life and also I need to be discipled on a regular basics.So please pray for me and keep up the good work you are doing for Jesus.
I know that there are a number of us here in Chicago that are praying daily for you, as our heart goes out to you in this difficult time. Thanks for being so open!
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