Discipleship #4
Characteristics of a Disciple
The content of discipleship is most clearly seen in the Christian’s relationship to Jesus Christ. But this also affects a person’s relationship to God the Father, the cross, the church and the world.
Disciples and their Relationship to Jesus Christ
Coming to Christ and following him Mt 4:19 See also Mt 11:28; Mk 10:21; Lk 18:16
Receiving him Rev 3:20 See also Jn 1:12
Learning from him Mt 11:29 See also Mt 24:32 pp Mk 13:28
Lovingly obeying him Jn 14:15
Trusting him Jn 14:1
Confessing him Mt 10:38 pp Lk 14:27 See also Mk 8:38 pp Lk 9:26
Imitating him 1Co 11:1; 1Pe 2:21
Reflecting him Mt 5:16
Abiding in him Jn 15:4 See also Jn 6:66-68
Disciples and their Relationship to God the Father
True sons and daughters of God Mt 5:44-45
Discipleship and Glorifying the Father
Discipleship and glorifying God See also Mt 5:16
Discipleship and glorifying God See also Mt 5:16
Disciples and their Relationship to the Cross
Disciples and their relationship to the cross
Self-denial Mt 16:24 pp Mk 8:34 pp Lk 9:23
Self-denial Mt 16:24 pp Mk 8:34 pp Lk 9:23
Disciples and their Relationship to the Church
Treating other Christians as family Mk 3:34-35 See also Mt 18:15-17; Jn 15:12,17
Disciples and their Relationship to the World
They are to be active in the world but are to be distinct from it Mt 5:13 See also Mt 5:14-16; Jn 17:11-23
They are to make other disciples Mt 28:19 See also Ac 1:8