Introduction New converts to Christianity are not being taught properly in how to become disciples. When they come to Christ, many are left alone to learn the ways of the Lord and what God expects from his followers. The purpose of this paper is to summarize the five stages and four spheres of discipleship. IContinue reading “Spheres and Stages of Discipleship”
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Christ in Discipleship
Jesus gave several commandments. The one that has stood out the most to this student, to help advance the Gospel, was to take the Gospel to Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the utmost parts of the earth (Acts 1:8). Disciples are to preach the Gospel to everyone, (Matthew 28:19-20), thus teaching the new followers of JesusContinue reading “Christ in Discipleship”
Exactly What Is a Follower of Jesus Christ?
Exactly, what is a Follower of Jesus Christ? According to Rod Dempsey, a follower of Jesus Christ is actually a disciple of Christ. There are many characteristics of being a follower of Christ. A follower of Christ has surrendered his all to Jesus. This is called sacrificial. According to Dempsey, “He or she has made aContinue reading “Exactly What Is a Follower of Jesus Christ?”
Breaking News: Jesus of Nazareth Has Risen from the Dead! The Tomb Is Empty!
April 17, 30 AD: At about 4:30 this morning, Mary Magdalene reports that she went to the Jesus’ tomb and found it open. She peered inside and saw that Jesus was nowhere in sight. His body was gone and his burial cloth was neatly folded up. According to John, “So she ran and went toContinue reading “Breaking News: Jesus of Nazareth Has Risen from the Dead! The Tomb Is Empty!”
Breaking News: Jesus Arrested, Convicted, Beaten, and Crucified
Spring, 30 AD. Early this morning at approximately 1:30 AM, Jesus was accosted and arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane by Temple Guards of the Sanhedrin. Judas, one of his disciples betrayed him for 30 pieces of silver. During the arrest, according to an eyewitness by the name of John, “Simon Peter, having a sword,Continue reading “Breaking News: Jesus Arrested, Convicted, Beaten, and Crucified”
Do You Pray For Your Leaders?
Just this morning, I had breakfast with a group of older people at a local fast food restaurant. Everything was going well until someone started talking about the anti-Christ. An eighty-nine year old women piped up and exclaimed that President Obama was the anti-Christ. I then told her that he certainly was not the anti-Christ.Continue reading “Do You Pray For Your Leaders?”
I Can Only Imagine Movie Review
Everyone has heard, played, and sang the song made so popular by Bart Millard of Mercy Me, but no one knew the story about it until it was released in this well made film about the life of Bart Millard and his relationship with his Dad. But before I get to the reviewContinue reading “I Can Only Imagine Movie Review”
Meet Him at the Well: You Will Never Thirst Again
One of my favorite stories in the New Testament as well as the entire Bible is when Jesus encountered the Samaritan woman at the well. Look at the story from John 4.1-43. 4 Now Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that he was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John— 2 although in fact it was notContinue reading “Meet Him at the Well: You Will Never Thirst Again”
Book Review of Patrick of Ireland: His Life and Impact by Michael A.G. Haykin
Patrick of Ireland: His Life and Impact. By Michael A.G. Haykin. Fearn, Tain: Christian Focus Publications, 2014, $12.00. Patrick of Ireland can be purchased through our Affiliate Link at the top of the page through Christian Book Distributors. Patrick of Ireland: His Life and Impact was an inspirational book about a young man who was bornContinue reading “Book Review of Patrick of Ireland: His Life and Impact by Michael A.G. Haykin”
Why Didn’t I Ask the Question?
Most recently, I learned that a good client passed away suddenly. He appeared to be healthy and in better shape than I am in. And yet he died suddenly. Many people will ask why did God allow him to die as opposed to someone who has chronic health problems? The answer to that is unknownContinue reading “Why Didn’t I Ask the Question?”
