Biblical Illiteracy

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• What is a Christian?
• Christian (christianos) follower of Christ
• A disciple, not just a believer Jn 831
• Only disciples were called Christians Ac 1126
• What is a disciple?
• Disciple (mathetes) learner, follower, adherent
• Goal is to be like Jesus Lk 640
• To be conformed to His image Ro 829 2Co 318

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• What are marks of a disciple?
• Abides in Jesus words Jn 831 Mt 721-27
• Loves the brethren Jn 1334-35 1512
• Bears much fruit Jn 158 Mt 516
• How does one become a disciple?
• It begins with baptism Mt 2819 Ac 238
  835-38
• It continues with learning, obeying Mt 2820 Ac
  242
• For we must be doers, not hearers only Ja
  121-27

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• What are benefits of being a disciple?
• Rest for our souls Mt 1128-30
• Freedom from sin Jn 831-36 Ep 17 1Jn 19
• The gift of the Spirit Jn 737-39 Ga 522-23
  Ro 1513
• Peace beyond understanding Jn 1427 Ro 51 Ph
  46-7
• Joy beyond words Jn 1511 Ph 44 1Pe 18
• Love beyond knowledge Jn 159 Ep 317-19 1Jn
  316
• Fellowship in Gods family Mk 1028-30 He
  1024-25
• Comfort, hope for the future 2Co 13-5 1Th
  413-18

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Are you truly a Christian? Have you become a
disciple of Jesus? Are you experiencing the
benefits of being a disciple?