The disciples of Jesus were first called Christians at Antioch, but since that time the term Christian has undoubtedly lost it’s original meaning. Although salvation is free, following Christ in those days could cost one everything. These new believers were radical, committed, conscientious, and passionate. According to the Book of Acts, at first people were added to their numbers and then greatly multiplied. Learning to become such a disciple is vital to the future of the church. Giving definition to discipleship is a great start. No procrastination. No apathetic complacency. No excuses. Be committed! It’s a cause worth living for. It’s a cause worth dying for.
In what is often called “the Sermon on the Mount” Jesus draws an amazing picture of what the life of a believer should look...
Choosing to side with God’s Word is a continual challenge. It’s not something you do just once. It’s a process of choosing to believe...
Mark records in chapter 4, verse 2 that: “He (Jesus), taught them (the crowd) many things by PARABLES, . . .” Does Jesus, Himself,...