If you missed the Intro post in this series, be sure to read it. It will provide more context around this series.
Jesus gives 6 very clear statements about being one of His followers or disciples. These are not requirements for salvation or forgiveness; rather they are conditions or evidences of being His disciple.
- Mark of Discipleship #1 Hate
- Mark of Discipleship #2 Suffer
- Mark of Discipleship #3 Forsake
- Mark of Discipleship #4 Abide
Anyone who knows me knows that I have am not a cat lover! I find them to be pretentious, self-absorbed and too good for their own fur. Do I hate cats? Well, for sure, I do not love them. Having said that, would I intentionally harm a cat? Um…well…OK, would I intentionally do something nice to or for a cat – NO! Somehow, this has something to do with Love!
MARK OF DISCIPLESHIP #5: LOVE
“By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35 NASB
In our 21st century American culture, a command to love one another is not only expected but commonplace. We have profited from over two centuries of preachers & evangelists heralding the virtues of Christianity. LOVE is always, and rightfully, among the top of the list. However, the 1st century Christians did not benefit from the same environment. Theirs was a culture of rules, regulations and legal statute. Admittedly, this religious Continue reading