Following Jesus isn’t learning a new lifestyle, it’s becoming a different person. A person who does what Jesus would do by learning to think like Him. It’s not enough to know about Jesus. We have to understand Him — because He’s the only person who understands what’s real and true. This is called discipleship. Spending time […]
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“Walk with me and work with me — watch how I do it.”
That’s Jesus Christ inviting us to follow Him (read it here). What would that look like? When you read about Jesus, you notice that people were drawn to Him. Crowds followed Him around and felt safe with Him — even the outcasts. He was kind to children. He served His followers. His words brought healing. When challenged to condemn, He […]
A “lordship salvation” exercise
Ever heard of the “lordship salvation” controversy? Here’s a simplified version: Some believe if you’ve prayed a prayer of salvation you are a Christian. Others believe if your life shows no sign of following Jesus Christ, you’re not a Christian. Wherever you fall on the lordship salvation spectrum, here are two exercises* to get your […]
Following Jesus • 3 / Who is Jesus?
Read This: John 1:1-3 There’s more to Jesus Christ than people think. He’s not just a teacher, prophet, or martyr long dead. Who is Jesus Christ? The apostle John opens his Gospel on this subject. Here’s what his first three verses say: 1. Jesus is eternal. He existed before the universe began. 2. Jesus lives […]
Following Jesus • 2 / You can trust His story
Read This: Luke 1:1-4 The story of Jesus begins with Luke’s introduction. He opens his gospel by explaining why we can trust what he’s written — because it’s carefully researched and drawn from eyewitness accounts. And since many of those eyewitnesses were still alive and reading his account, they would know whether or not he […]
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