Biblical Illiteracy

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Are You A Disciple Of Jesus?
Matthew 2819-20
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Are You A DiscipleOf Jesus?
Go therefore and make disciples of all the
nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Teaching
them to observe all things that I have commanded
you and lo, I am with you always, even to the
end of the age. Matthew 2819-20
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Are You A DiscipleOf Jesus?

• Definition Of Discipleship
• A learner, follower, adherent
• Goal is to be like Jesus Lk 640 Ro 829
• Marks Of Discipleship
• Abides in Jesus words Jn 831 Mt 721-27
• Loves the brethren Jn 1334-35
• Bears much fruit Jn 158 Mt 516 Jn 151-2

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Are You A Disciple Of Jesus?

• Cost Of Discipleship
• Jesus must come first Lk 1426 Mt 1034-36
• Must be willing to suffer for Jesus Lk 1427
• Must forsake all to follow Jesus Lk 1433
• Rewards Of Discipleship
• Future blessings Ro 59 Re 211-8
• Present blessings...
• Peace, joy, love Jn 1427 1511,9 1Jn 418
• Fellowship in the family of God Mk 1028-30

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The BeginningOf Discipleship
Go therefore and make disciples of all the
nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching
them to observe all things that I have commanded
you and lo, I am with you always, even to the
end of the age. Matthew 2819-20
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The BeginningOf Discipleship

• Involves Baptism
• Why? Ac 238 2216 Ro 63-4
• What? Ac 836-37 Co 212 Ti 35-6 Jn 35
• Includes Teaching, Obedience
• We are to be taught (learners) Ac 242
• We are to be doers (adherents) Ja 121-27

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Are You A Disciple Of Jesus?
Matthew 2819-20