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Is It Possible to be a New Testament Christian?
Acts 2:40-42
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Luke 8:5-8, 115 A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trampled down, and the birds of the air devoured it. 6 Some fell on rock; and as soon as it sprang up, it withered away because it lacked moisture. 7 And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up with it and choked it. 8 But others fell on good ground, sprang up, and yielded a crop a hundredfold.
11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
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Luke 8:5-8, 115 A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trampled down, and the birds of the air devoured it. 6 Some fell on rock; and as soon as it sprang up, it withered away because it lacked moisture. 7 And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up with it and choked it. 8 But others fell on good ground, sprang up, and yielded a crop a hundredfold.
11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
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What is a Christian? Christian (christianos) = follower of Christ A disciple, not just a believer Jn 8:31 Only disciples were called Christians Ac 11:26
What is a disciple? Disciple (mathetes) = learner, follower, adherent Goal is to be like Jesus Lk 6:40 To be conformed to His image Ro 8:29; 2Co 3:18
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What are marks of a disciple? Abides in Jesus’ words Jn 8:31; Mt 7:21-27
Loves the brethren Jn 13:34-35; 15:12
Bears much fruit Jn 15:8; Mt 5:16
How does one become a disciple? It begins with baptism Mt 28:19; Ac 2:38; 8:35-38
It continues with learning, obeying Mt 28:20;
Acts 2:42
For we must be doers, not hearers only Ja 1:21-27
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What are benefits of being a disciple? Rest for our souls Mt 11:28-30
Freedom from sin Jn 8:31-36; Ep 1:7; 1Jn 1:9
The gift of the Spirit Jn 7:37-39; Ga 5:22-23; Ro 15:13
Peace beyond understanding Jn 14:27; Ro 5:1;
Ph 4:6-7
Joy beyond words Jn 15:11; Ph 4:4; 1Pe 1:8
Love beyond knowledge Jn 15:9; Ep 3:17-19; 1Jn 3:16
Fellowship in God’s family Mk 10:28-30; He 10:24-25 Comfort, hope for the future 2Co 1:3-5; 1Th 4:13-18
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Is It Possible to be a New Testament Christian?
Are you truly a Christian?
Have you become a disciple of Jesus?
Are you experiencing the benefits
of being a disciple?