Saturday, March 21, 2015

Matthew 28:19 & 20: Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father & of the Son & of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.

Luke 9:23: If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself & take up his cross daily & follow me.

Philippians 3:3 It is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh.

What is a Christian?

What is a Christian?  In the Disciples class we have explored some patterns and ideas about Christianity in books like Not a Fan by Kyle Idleman and It Is Not about Me by Max Lucado. Some of the scriptural definitions of a Christian are here:

C hrist-like actions – be what you teach (Matthew 28:19 & 20)

H oly Spirit filled – slow to judge – quick to love (Philippians 3:3)

R eaches out to others – acceptance

 I  nfused by God’s grace – I was/am not sin free

S alvation accepted – by the grace of Christ for all (Luke 9:23)

T  ime spent in the Word – ask – seek, search

 I  nspired by the love of Jesus – follow instruction

A ctive prayer life – focus – faith

N eeds forgiveness; gives forgiveness – none of us is so right that we don’t make mistakes

Dear Heavenly Father, You have challenged us to take up our cross and follow You. Guide us as we make disciples for Your kingdom. May we continue to grow more Christ-like in our actions by putting the needs of others before our own and showing the love of Jesus each and every day. Lord, we glorify You for the opportunities You place before us. We praise You for the blessings in our lives. Amen.

Contributed by Disciples Sunday School Class