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What does the Bible say about being a disciple of Christ?

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The Bible teaches that being a disciple of Christ involves believing in Him, following His commands, and recognizing that salvation is solely by grace.

Being a disciple of Christ means having faith in Him and choosing to follow His teachings and example. In Matthew 8, the disciples demonstrated their willingness to follow Jesus into the storm. It emphasizes that discipleship is not generated by human will or talent, but rather it is a result of God's mercy. Romans 9:16 reminds us, 'So then it is not of him that willeth or him that runneth, but God that showeth mercy.' Therefore, a disciple realizes that their salvation and ability to follow Christ come from God's grace alone, not personal merit or abilities.
Scripture References: Matthew 8:23-27, Romans 9:16, John 9:26, Matthew 13:52, Matthew 28:18-19, Luke 14:26-27, John 17:21, Luke 14:25-35, John 1:39, 1 Peter 2:5, Luke 14:26-33, John 8:30-32, Mark 8:34-38, 1 Thessalonians 1:2, Ephesians 5:1, John 8:31, John 15:8

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Luke 14:25-35
J.C. Ryle · Aug 7, 2016
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