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Introduction: Matthew 28:18-20
  1. What does Jesus want everybody to become?
  2. Which is the more popular term — "Disciple" or "Christian?" The word "Christian" only appears three times in the New Testament. It is the name those in the world gave the disciples, seven years after the church began. (Acts 11:19-26). The word "Disciple" occurs over 270 times in the New Testament.
  3. SAVED = CHRISTIAN = DISCIPLE
  4. Jesus came to make disciples. Only baptized disciples will be saved.

Let's have Jesus define disciple, thus defining who is a true Christian.

  1. Mark 1:14-18
    1. Calling of the first disciples
    2. Come follow me (Christ)
    3. Fishers of men — Jesus gave these first disciples the real purpose for living
    4. Immediately
  2. Luke 9:23-26
    1. If any man...
    2. Deny self. Notice Christ in the garden (Matthew 26:36-39, "Not my will, but your will"). Do not give in to moods.
    3. Carry the cross — daily
    4. Gain the world ... forfeit soul. Lose your life for Jesus ... save it
  3. Luke 14:25-33
    1. If any man...
    2. Count the cost (v. 28-30)
    3. Consider the alternatives (v. 31-32)
    4. Love Christ more than any person (v. 26)
    5. Persecutions (v. 27)
    6. Everything, not just anything (v. 33)
  4. Luke 11:1-4
    1. Must learn to pray — disciples saw the strength Jesus received from the Father
    2. Daily personal relationship with God (v. 3); daily prayer.
  5. John 13:34-35
    1. Love one another
    2. Be an active part of the fellowship
  6. Matthew 28:18-20
    1. Command — make disciples (given to all)
    2. Who is a candidate for baptism? A person who makes the decision to be a disciple
    3. You need someone to disciple you to maturity in Christ
    4. This is the only way to save the world!
      Year Preacher Disciple
      1 365 2
      2 730 4
      3 1,095 8
      13 4,745 8,192
      33 12,045 the world, 10 billion plus

Conclusion Question: Am I a disciple? Am I a Christian? Am I saved? What do I need to do to become a disciple?


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