A true disciple has some identifying marks.

     

           In 1912 William Borden, a graduate of Yale University, left one of America's greatest family fortunes to be a missionary to China. He got as far as Egypt and died of cerebral meningitis. He died--and was only in his 20s--but there was "no reserve, no retreat, no regrets" in his consecration to God.

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A true disciple has some identifying marks.

          i.            Abides in Jesus’ words by meditating and fasting on God’s word (John 8:31). He       also needs to be a doer of the word (James 1:22).

        ii.            Loves others as Jesus loves us. A love that is visible and sacrificial.

      iii.            Bears much fruit.

The emphasis here is on the word “much”. Jesus is not talking about an occasional good deed but a lifestyle which prompts people to glorify God (Mattew 5:16). Failure to bear fruit will result in us being severed from Christ (John 15:1,2).

Note :- From the Sermon notes taken by Sis. Pinky Patra - Series on Discipleship by Dr. Sanjay Patra for Crossway. 

Stanley Thomas Isac

Stanley is serving as the Pastor of Crossway Church in New Delhi, he can be reached at stanleytisac@gmail.com