School of Jesus Disciples REV 2:7
2010.10.02 14:36
School of Jesus Disciples REV 2:7
743 S. Grandview St. L.A. CA. 90057 Tel. (213)928-2932 Pastor P.K.
Every Sunday 3:30 pm JD-class Email: peterkim123@sbcglobal.net Seeking to make disciples who make disciples.
“그러나 너는 모든 일에 근신하여 고난을 받으며 전도인의 일을 하며 네 직무를 다하라” But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. II Tim 4:5
Devotional to JDs,
A Disciple of Jesus
예수님의 참 제자에 관하여
"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing
them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy
Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have
commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of
the age." Mt 28:19-20
INTRODUCTION
1. The above statement was made by Jesus to His apostles shortly before
He ascended to heaven - Mt 28:18-20
2. Commonly called "The Great Commission," notice the main thought of
Jesus' command...
a. "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations..."
b. To "make disciples," therefore, is the GOAL of evangelizing the
world for Christ
3. Are you a disciple of Jesus?
a. More than likely you believe in Jesus...
b. You might even be one to attend church services regularly
-- But is that what it means to be His disciple?
4. The purpose in this study is to make clear what is involved in
being a true disciple of Jesus Christ
[To begin, let's define the word "disciple"...]
I. THE DEFINITION OF A DISCIPLE
A. THE WORD "DISCIPLE"...
1. The word "disciple" literally means A LEARNER
2. According to Vine's Expository Dictionary Of New Testament
Words, it denotes "one who follows another's teaching"
3. But a disciple was not only a learner, he was also AN ADHERENT
4. For this reason disciples were spoken of as IMITATORS of their
teachers.
B. THE GOAL IN BEING A DISCIPLE...
1. Stated by Jesus himself: to be like the teacher - Lk 6:40
2. To be Christ's disciple, then, is to strive to be like Him!
3. According to the apostle Paul, this coincides with God's goal
in the redemption of mankind, that they be conformed to the
image of His Son - Ro 8:29
[Do you have a strong desire to follow Jesus and become like Him?
Unless you do, it cannot be said that you are truly His disciple!
There are also some "identifying marks" of discipleship given by Jesus
which can help us to further identify a true disciple of Jesus...]
II. THE MARKS OF A DISCIPLE
A. A DISCIPLE IS "ONE WHO ABIDES IN JESUS' WORDS" - Jn 8:31
1. This would imply being a diligent student of the teachings of
Christ
2. It also requires one to be a "doer" of the Word - Mt 7:21-27;
Jn 1:21-25
3. In view of this, a true disciple would not...
a. Fail to study the Bible diligently
b. Willingly refrain from opportunities to study with others
(e.g., Bible classes, church services, gospel meetings).
B. A DISCIPLE IS ALSO "ONE WHO LOVES THE BRETHREN" - Jn 13:34-35
1. With a love patterned after the love of Jesus ("as I have
loved you")
2. With a love that is visible to the world ("by this all will
know")
3. Therefore, a true disciple would...
a. Make every effort to get to know his brethren
b. Take advantage of occasions to encourage and grow closer to
them (e.g., attending services on Sunday and Wednesday
nights)
4. Remember, a disciple is one who wants to become like his
teacher
a. Was Jesus willing to sacrifice time and effort for His
brethren?
b. Of course, and so will we... IF we are truly HIS disciples!
C. A DISCIPLE IS "ONE WHO BEARS MUCH FRUIT" - Jn 15:8
1. Notice the word "much" (also found in verse 5)
a. Jesus is not talking about an occasional good deed
b. But a lifestyle which prompts people to glorify God!
- Mt 5:16
2. This is so important, that failure to bear much fruit will
result in being severed from Christ - Jn 15:1-2
3. How can one be a disciple if he or she is cut off from Christ?
[The point should be clear: to be a disciple of Jesus Christ means
more that just a casual church member. It requires COMMITMENT,
especially in regards to:
The teachings of Christ
The love of brethren
Bearing fruit to the glory of God
The kind of commitment involved is seen further when we consider the
"high cost" of discipleship demanded by Jesus in Lk 14:25-33...]
III. THE COST OF BEING A DISCIPLE
A. JESUS MUST COME FIRST - Lk 14:26
1. Before anyone else, including members of our own family
- Mt 10:34-37
2. Even before one's own self - Lk 9:23-25
B. WE MUST BE WILLING TO SUFFER FOR CHRIST - Lk 14:27
1. Trying to live godly lives in an ungodly world, we may find
that following Christ sometimes involves ridicule and
persecution - 2Ti 3:12
2. Even if we are blessed to escape such things, we must still be
willing to expend time and effort in promoting the cause of
Christ in positive ways
C. PUTTING IT SIMPLY, WE MUST FORSAKE ALL TO FOLLOW CHRIST
- Lk 14:33
1. In other words, Jesus must be KING and LORD of our lives
2. Nothing can take precedent over Him and His Will for us
** [This kind of "high cost" of discipleship demanded by Jesus caused
many people to turn away from following Him. But Jesus wasn't trying
to attract large crowds, He wanted disciples!
Is the COST worth it? I believe so, for consider some of the REWARDS
of discipleship...]
IV. THE REWARDS OF BEING A DISCIPLE
A. THERE IS THE PROMISE OF "FUTURE BLESSINGS"...
1. We shall be saved from the wrath of God which is yet to come
upon the world for its sins - Ro 5:9
2. We can look forward with joyful anticipation of eternity with
God, free from sorrow, pain and death - Re 21:1-8
B. THERE ARE ALSO "PRESENT BLESSINGS"...
1. Jesus offers a PEACE the world cannot give to calm the
troubled heart - Jn 14:27
2. His words inspire JOY to lift our spirits out of any
depression - Jn 15:11
3. He also offers to those who follow Him the ABIDING LOVE OF
GOD, which can cast out fear - Jn 15:9; 1Jn 4:18
4. And he makes it possible for us to be members of THE FAMILY OF
GOD, which is able if need be to replace our physical family
- Mk 10:28-30
**[There are many other blessings we could mention that are enjoyed by
disciples of Jesus; but these suffice to demonstrate that though
discipleship is costly, the rewards far exceed the cost!
Now that we understand the nature of discipleship, its cost and
rewards, I hope that we want to be true disciples of Jesus Christ.
But how does one begin?
For the answer we return to our beginning text - Mt 28:19-20...]
V. THE BEGINNING OF A DISCIPLE
A. ACCORDING TO JESUS, IT INVOLVES BAPTISM - Mt 28:19
1. Why baptism?
a. Remember the goal of discipleship: to be like Jesus
b. He was holy and sinless, yet we are to be like Him
c. Fortunately, baptism is described as an act of faith which
puts us in contact with the cleansing blood of Jesus Christ
so we can be forgiven - Ac 2:38; 22:16; Ro 6:3-4
d. It is also the means by which one "puts on Christ"
- Ga 3:27
-- SO BAPTISM IS THE LOGICAL STARTING PLACE FOR TRUE
DISCIPLESHIP!
2. But what is baptism?
a. It is an act of submission which must be preceded by faith
in Jesus and repentance for our sins - Ac 2:36-38; 8:36-37
1) This precludes infant baptism
2) For infants are incapable of believing and repenting
b. It is also an act of submission which involves a burial in
water, in which one then rises to walk in newness of life
through the power of God - Ac 8:38; Ro 6:3-4; Col 2:12
1) This precludes sprinkling or pouring as a mode of
baptism
2) For neither of these involve a "burial" nor an immersion
(which is the meaning of the Greek word "baptidzo")
c. When done according to the Word of God, baptism then
becomes an act of faith on our part which results in a
wonderful working of God in our lives!
1) Our sins are washed away by the blood of Jesus
- Ac 22:16; Ep 5:25-27
2) We are "regenerated" and "renewed" by the Spirit of God
so we can now live for God! - Tit 3:5-6
3) It is truly a "rebirth" involving both water and the
Spirit - Jn 3:5
B. BUT BAPTISM IS ONLY THE BEGINNING, TEACHING AND OBEDIENCE
MUST FOLLOW - Mt 28:20
1. This brings us back to the very definition of discipleship
2. For Jesus clearly states:
a. We are to be TAUGHT (that is, to be LEARNERS)
b. We are to OBSERVE (that is, to be ADHERENTS or DOERS)
3. In this way we embark on a life devoted to learning and doing
all that Jesus has commanded us to do.
CONCLUSION
1. Only those scripturally baptized and demonstrating the "marks" of
discipleship, despite the "costs," can truly be called disciples of
Jesus!
2. Only they can realistically look forward to the "rewards" of
discipleship, and take consolation in the promise of Jesus:
"and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age"
- Mt 28:20
If you are a disciple of Jesus Christ, then the prospects of "A
Closer Walk With God" and more fruitful service as a disciple should
be of great interest to you. I hope the lessons to follow will help
fulfill that interest.
[요 12:23-요 12:26]
(23)예수께서 대답하여 가라사대 인자의 영광을 얻을 때가 왔도다
(23)And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.
(24)내가 진실로 진실로 너희에게 이르노니 한 알의 밀이 땅에 떨어져 죽지 아니하면 한 알 그대로 있고 죽으면 많은 열매를 맺느니라 (25)자기 생명을 사랑하는 자는 잃어버릴 것이요 이 세상에서 자기 생명을 미워하는 자는 영생하도록 보존하리라
(24)Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. (25)He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
(26)사람이 나를 섬기려면 나를 따르라 나 있는 곳에 나를 섬기는 자도 거기 있으리니 사람이 나를 섬기면 내 아버지께서 저를 귀히 여기시리라
(26)If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
John 12:23-26
"Who was the disciple whom Jesus loved?"
The Gospel of John is the only Gospel which mentions “the disciple whom Jesus loved.” John 13:23 tells us, "One of them, the disciple whom Jesus loved, was reclining next to Him." John 19:26 declares, "When Jesus saw His mother there, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, 'Dear woman, here is your son.'"
John 21:7 describes, “Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, ‘It is the Lord!’” This disciple is never specifically identified, but the identity of the disciple whom Jesus loved is clear. The disciple whom Jesus loved is John, the son of Zebedee and brother of James.
First, only the Gospel of John mentions the "disciple whom Jesus loved." Secondly, John 21:2 lets us know who was fishing with Peter "Simon Peter, Thomas (called Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together..." The Apostle John was a son of Zebedee (Matthew 4:21). Thirdly, there were three disciples whom were especially close to Jesus: Peter, James, and John (Matthew 17:1; Mark 5:37; 14:33; Luke 8:51).
The 'disciple whom Jesus loved" could not be Peter, as Peter asks Jesus a question in regards to this disciple (John 21:20-21). That leaves us with James or John. Jesus made a statement about the possible "longevity" of the life of the disciple whom He loved in John 21:22. James was the first of the apostles to die (Acts 12:2). While Jesus did not promise the disciple whom He loved long life, it would be highly unusual for Jesus to say, "If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you?" if the disciple whom He loved was going to be the first disciple to die.
Church history tells us that the Apostle John lived into the 90's A.D. and was the last surviving apostle. Early church tradition was unanimous in identifying John as the disciple whom Jesus loved. It seems that John had a closer relationship with Jesus than any of the other disciples. Jesus and John were essentially “best friends.” Jesus entrusted John with the care of His mother, gave John the vision of the transfiguration, allowed John to witness His most amazing miracles, and later gave John the Book of Revelation.
Disciple - Feed the Sheep!
1. Other than Matthew 28:19-20, what other task did Jesus give His disciples? Read John 21:15-17 and answer. - [요 21:15-요 21:17]
(15)저희가 조반 먹은 후에 예수께서 시몬 베드로에게 이르시되 요한의 아들 시몬아 네가 이 사람들보다 나를 더 사랑하느냐 하시니 가로되 주여 그러하외다 내가 주를 사랑하는 줄 주께서 아시나이다 가라사대 내 어린 양을 먹이라 하시고
(15)So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
(16)또 두번째 가라사대 요한의 아들 시몬아 네가 나를 사랑하느냐 하시니 가로되 주여 그러하외다 내가 주를 사랑하는 줄 주께서 아시나이다 가라사대 내 양을 치라 하시고 (16)He saith to him again the second time, Simon, [son] of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
(17)세번째 가라사대 요한의 아들 시몬아 네가 나를 사랑하느냐 하시니 주께서 세번째 네가 나를 사랑하느냐 하시므로 베드로가 근심하여 가로되 주여 모든 것을 아시오매 내가 주를 사랑하는 줄을 주께서 아시나이다 예수께서 가라사대 내 양을 먹이라
(17)He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. John 21:15-17
Christians - Disciples
ACTS 11:26: "…And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch."
1. What is another term for "disciples"?
2 TIMOTHY 2:19: "…Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity."
2. What is "iniquity"? Did Jesus commit any iniquity? Why can't a Christian, a disciple of Jesus Christ, live in iniquity?
3. Read Acts 5:1-10. Ananias and Sapphira met with the church. Do you think they were disciples of Christ? Why or why not?
COMMENT: Christians do sin, but not willfully so. Read 1 John 1:6 - 2:6. True disciples have the choice of continuing in that way of life or straying from it as this couple did.
Determination of Discipleship
LUKE 14:26-27,33: "If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple. (33) So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple."
MATTHEW 16:24-26: "Then Jesus said to His disciples, 'If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?'"
1. What does it cost to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? Is it a small price? Is it easy to be a disciple or is it very, very challenging?
2. Define the word "hate" in Luke's passage.
3. What does it mean to "bear his cross" in Matthew's account?
4. What was Peter's eventual cost? Read John 21:18-19 before answering.
5. Explain Christ's paradoxical statement: "For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it."
6. Why do you think Jesus demands so much from His disciples?
7. What reward does a disciple receive? Read and explain Matthew 19:27-29. Compare with Revelation 20:4 and 5:10.
[마 19:27-마 19:30]
(27)이에 베드로가 대답하여 가로되 보소서 우리가 모든 것을 버리고 주를 좇았사오니 그런즉 우리가 무엇을 얻으리이까 (28)예수께서 가라사대 내가 진실로 너희에게 이르노니 세상이 새롭게 되어 인자가 자기 영광의 보좌에 앉을 때에 나를 좇는 너희도 열 두 보좌에 앉아 이스라엘 열 두 지파를 심판하리라
(27)Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore? (28)And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
(29)또 내 이름을 위하여 집이나 형제나 자매나 부모나 자식이나 전토를 버린 자마다 여러 배를 받고 또 영생을 상속하리라 (30)그러나 먼저 된 자로서 나중 되고 나중 된 자로서 먼저 될 자가 많으니라
(29)And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life. (30)But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. Mt 19:27-30
Summary
1. List three things a disciple can do to become like Jesus Christ.
2. How does a nominal Christian differ from a true disciple?
3. Do you think being a disciple of Jesus Christ is worth the cost? Why?
What Is a True Christian-disciple?
What does it take to be a Christian? According to the Bible, there is much more to being a true follower of Jesus Christ than most people realize. How does God's Word define a true Christian-disciple ?
by Larry Neff
The term "Christian" is widely used to describe those who believe in Jesus Christ. However, there are many differing ideas as to just what this term means. Believers in Christ are generally anxious to be considered true Christians—but just what is a genuine follower of Jesus Christ? Is there any way to know for sure?
The Bible uses the word Christian only three times (Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16). However, various aspects of Christianity are mentioned abundantly. For example, the apostle Paul stated that we should imitate him just as he imitated Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1). This is a major step in defining a true Christian, but there is more.
Called, chosen and faithful
The Bible gives us additional details. For instance, an individual must be called by God to be considered a Christian. In the parable of the wedding feast, our Savior stated that "many are called, but few are chosen" (Matthew 22:14). The calling has to do with an invitation. Many are invited, but only some answer the call.
What is this calling from, and what is it a calling to? It is a calling "out of darkness into [God's] marvelous light" (1 Peter 2:9). God calls whom He will out of the spiritual darkness and deceit that smothers this world and reveals to them His wondrous truth. That calling entails an understanding of that precious truth. If we obediently respond to that calling and come out of spiritual darkness, we are also among the chosen (same verse).
[계 17:14-계 17:14]
(14)저희가 어린 양으로 더불어 싸우려니와 어린 양은 만주의 주시요 만왕의 왕이시므로 저희를 이기실터이요 또 그와 함께 있는 자들 곧 부르심을 입고 빼내심을 얻고 진실한 자들은 이기리로다
(14)These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful. Rev 17:14
Then, if we remain faithful, we can claim the promise that we will join the King of Kings in the family of God (Revelation 17:14). As this verse explains, to be eligible to receive that promise we must be "called, chosen, and faithful."
But what kind of people does God call? "For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty" (1 Corinthians 1:26-27; compare Matthew 11:25-26).
Jesus emphasized that tax collectors and harlots would enter the Kingdom of God before those who were often perceived as being righteous in His day. Typically, those looked on as righteous were in reality self-righteous. On the other hand, those of low standing are more likely to see their inadequacy and their need to repent of their sins. Generally speaking, they also will be more inclined to appreciate the forgiveness made possible through Jesus' sacrifice (Matthew 21:23, 31-32).
Therefore, God most often calls people who don't view themselves as high and mighty but who instead see problems in themselves. They are more humble and teachable because they can more readily recognize and acknowledge their human weaknesses. They are people who have made mistakes and know it.
That is part of the reason God chooses "not many wise, not many noble," but rather those that the world often views as foolish and weak. They more readily see their need for God's help. On the other hand, those who see themselves as powerful and self-sufficient usually fail to see a need for God or His help.
Who is God calling now?
Is God now calling the majority of humanity? Most people think so. But if He is, He clearly has not succeeded. After Jesus Christ's 31/2-year ministry, only 120 disciples were gathered on the day of Pentecost to become part of the Church Jesus began. Christ's true followers are described as a "little flock" (Luke 12:32), following a narrow and difficult pathway of life that very few find amidst the prevailing culture of "this present evil age" (Matthew 7:13-14; Galatians 1:4).
Even if all people who are classified as "Christian" were considered to be called of God, there still are far more who do not recognize Christ and in many cases have not even heard His name. This is difficult to reconcile with the idea that God is calling everyone now.
God has revealed in His Word, however, that He has a magnificent plan through which all will ultimately come to know His way of life. Through studying this plan of salvation, we learn that God is not attempting to call the majority now, in this present age of man, but is letting most live the lesson of human experience under Satan's sway.
After they learn hard lessons through this experience, many more eventually will want to go God's way than would have otherwise. In the future the contrast between God's way and Satan's will be abundantly evident. At that time, people who decided to determine for themselves what is right and what is wrong finally will come to realize that only the Great God can define what is right and wrong, holy and unholy, good and bad.
Tragically, this lesson extends throughout all human history. Just as Adam and Eve did, human beings have long tried to determine for themselves what is right and wrong, rejecting God's revelation. Sadly, we have reaped the painful fruit of those wrong choices (Galatians 6:7).
[갈 6:6-갈 6:10]
(6)가르침을 받는 자는 말씀을 가르치는 자와 모든 좋은 것을 함께 하라 (6)Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things
(7)스스로 속이지 말라 하나님은 만홀히 여김을 받지 아니하시나니 사람이 무엇으로 심든지 그대로 거두리라 (8)자기의 육체를 위하여 심는 자는 육체로부터 썩어진 것을 거두고 성령을 위하여 심는 자는 성령으로부터 영생을 거두리라 (9)우리가 선을 행하되 낙심하지 말지니 피곤하지 아니하면 때가 이르매 거두리라.
(7)Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. (8)For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. (9)And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
(10)그러므로 우리는 기회 있는 대로 모든 이에게 착한 일을 하되 더욱 믿음의 가정들에게 할지니라 (10)As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
Gal 6:6-10
Proper worship required
Could these wrong choices and decisions extend to the way we worship God and Jesus Christ? Jesus Himself made it clear that merely using His name does not make one a Christian. "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven" (Matthew 7:21, emphasis added throughout).
Did you catch that? It is possible to worship God and His Son, but still not be a real Christian! Christ warned of those who would institute their own practices and doctrines and wrongly expect God to honor such worship: "Hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy about you, saying: 'These people draw near to Me with their mouth, and honor Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me. And in vain they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men'" (Matthew 15:7-9).
[마 15:8-마 15:9]
(8)이 백성이 입술로는 나를 존경하되 마음은 내게서 멀도다 (9)사람의 계명으로 교훈을 삼아 가르치니 나를 헛되이 경배하는도다 하였느니라
(8)This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. (9)But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. Mt 15:8-9
Jesus noted that although God is clearly the object of their worship, since they choose to worship Him in their own way, as opposed to the way God tells us to worship Him, such worship is vain and useless.
By contrast, a true Christian will worship God according to God's instruction in His holy Word, the Bible, and not according to his own devices and imagination (Deuteronomy 12:32). The Bible emphasizes that we should strive daily to live "by every word of God" (Luke 4:4; Deuteronomy 8:3). While no one can ever earn salvation—as it is God's freely given gift (Romans 6:23)—God will not give salvation to anyone who stubbornly persists in doing things his own way.
[신 12:28-신 12:32]
(28)내가 네게 명하는 이 모든 말을 너는 듣고 지키라 네 하나님 여호와의 목전에 선과 의를 행하면 너와 네 후손에게 영영히 복이 있으리라 (28)Observe and hear all these words which I command thee, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee for ever, when thou doest that which is good and right in the sight of the LORD thy God.
(32)내가 너희에게 명하는 이 모든 말을 너희는 지켜 행하고 그것에 가감하지 말지니라 (32)What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it. Deut 12:28,32
Ever since Adam and Eve yielded to Satan's deception, most people simply have not correctly understood God's truth. They do not realize that Satan the devil has continued to deceive the overwhelming majority of humankind (see 1 John 5:19; Revelation 12:9). In so many cases, people are sincerely doing what they think is right. They simply do not understand that Satan, the real "god of this age" (2 Corinthians 4:4), has extended his deceitful, lying ways even into teachings and practices embraced by mainstream Christianity (2 Corinthians 11:13-15).
The real test begins when God opens one's mind to His truth. Once the Creator begins to reveal truth to a person, that individual bears a responsibility to act on it. If that person doesn't show a willingness to live by what he or she has learned, God will add nothing more to his or her understanding. The person has shown that he really doesn't want to do even what he has already learned.
God requires “a change”
To be a true Christian, a person must take a vital step: He or she must truly repent. After the apostle Peter's powerful sermon on the day the New Testament Church began, many were "cut to the heart" when they recognized that it was their sins for which Jesus was crucified (Acts 2:37).
Peter's striking sermon had made it clear just who Jesus was—the promised future King whom God had raised from the dead and by doing so had made Him both Lord and Christ (verses 29-32, 36). Their sins had necessitated the death of the very Son of God!
They then "said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, 'Men and brethren, what shall we do?' Then Peter said to them, 'Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call'" (verses 37-39).
We see here several crucial steps to becoming a true Christian. First, a person must be called by God. Then he or she must repent of past sins. Although repentance is a major subject requiring more explanation than is possible here, we should realize that it is far more than merely an emotional experience. It is truly a life-changing process.
To repent means to change, to turn around, to stop going the way you are going. It is to be truly sorry for your sins, as well as to have sorrow for your inclination and desire to do the wrong things.
In Biblical terms, this process of change, of surrendering yourself and turning your life over to God, is called conversion. Obviously a human being cannot change everything at once, but one can have a repentant attitude and turn in the right direction, making basic changes as he or she embarks on a new path and a new life of overcoming—bearing "fruits worthy of repentance" (Matthew 3:8).
To be repentant, it is essential to have some understanding of what to repent of. If one doesn't realize stealing is sinful, he cannot repent of it. If he isn't aware that profaning God's name or profaning God's Sabbath constitutes sin, he cannot repent of those transgressions. This is where God's calling—His revealing of truth so that we might become a true Christian—applies.
The Creator reveals His truth through His Word, the Bible, so we can understand what sin is and so we might comprehend the way of life to which He has called us. We see, then, that a person cannot truly become a Christian unless he truly repents.
Another step required - Baptism
After genuine repentance, Peter instructs that we must be baptized (Acts 2:38). The Greek word baptisma (baptism) refers to the "processes of immersion, submersion, and emergence" (Vine's Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words, 1985, "Baptism, Baptist, Baptize"). Water baptism is a physical act designed to teach us a vital spiritual lesson.
"Baptism" performed through sprinkling or pouring fails to fulfill the symbolism of this important ceremony. Baptism is described in Romans 6 as representing our death, burial and resurrection to new life through Jesus Christ. Through baptism our "old man" or self is symbolically buried in a watery grave and we rise from the water as a new person to live a new life (verses 3-13).
The experience of Noah's family in the ark during the great Flood as well as ancient Israel's passing through the Red Sea figuratively represent water baptism (1 Peter 3:20-21; 1 Corinthians 10:2).
Both events culminated in salvation—albeit only physical deliverance for those involved—and also signified the passing from an old world and sinful way of life to a completely new one where righteousness prevails. Baptism represents our salvation and deliverance from our earlier way of living that leads to death to a new way of righteous living, leaving our old self behind in a symbolic watery grave.
The gift of God's Spirit –True Disciple
Following water baptism, God offers His Holy Spirit to the repentant believer. Can a person be a Christian without God's Spirit? The Bible answers: "... You are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His" (Romans 8:9).
Notice how "Spirit of God" and "Spirit of Christ" are used interchangeably. There is only one Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:4), and one cannot be a Christian without it.
That Spirit enables the Christian to understand spiritual things—"the things of God" (1 Corinthians 2:11). Through the Holy Spirit, a Christian builds godly character and shows evidence of God at work in his or her life through proper fruit (Galatians 5:22-23). The Spirit works in a Christian to provide power, love and a sound, godly mind (2 Timothy 1:6-7).
Another element tied to repentance is what Jesus Christ called "counting the cost." He cautions those who would follow Him, "For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it ... so likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple" (Luke 14:28, 33).
This means that whoever would become a true Christian must be willing to give his or her life to God, to always put God first (Matthew 6:33). True Christianity is not cheap; the cost is to surrender your life. It requires total commitment. A Christian may stumble or falter along the way. He may even hesitate. But with God's help, he or she will work through the obstacles and put God first in all aspects of life.
Walk as Christ walked
A true Christian will have a very different perspective on life. He will have an overriding goal to live like Jesus Christ. "He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked" (1 John 2:6). A true Christian's understanding of how to live will be deeply rooted in the example of the life of the Messiah and that of His followers, the apostles.
Included in the concept of walking as He walked is the aspect emphasized in 1 Peter 2:20-21: "For what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer for it, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God. For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps."
A true Christian will look, in faith, to God, realizing his total dependence on the Creator. He or she will demonstrate the fruits of God's Holy Spirit and true Christianity through good works.
It is a fantastic privilege to be a Christian in this age, but one that requires dedication and carries heavy responsibility. The rewards are enormous for all those who choose to serve God and become true followers of Christ—Christians as defined in the Bible.
What is a Disciple?
by Bill Bright
You can be a great scientist, a famous statesman, or even a great theologian, and still fall short of God's plan for your life. If you do not understand and experience basic truths about discipleship taught by the apostle Paul and Jesus Christ, you are not his disciple, and you won't be able to disciple others.
The apostle Paul wrote to his spiritual son, his disciple Timothy, in 2 Timothy 2:1,2: "Oh, Timothy, my son, be strong with the strength Christ Jesus gives you. For you must teach others those things you and many others have heard me speak about. Teach these great truths to trustworthy men who will, in turn, pass them on to others." [Living Bible] – 4 Generation Disciple making.
A disciple is one who loves God, our Lord Jesus Christ, with all his heart, soul, and mind, and tries to become more and more like him through a life of faith and obedience. The following are some characteristics of such "trustworthy men":
1. A disciple must have assurance of salvation. He must know that he is a child of God, that Christ dwells within him.
2. A disciple walks in the fullness and power of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is responsible for everything that happens in the life of a believer-his new birth, daily walk, understanding of Scripture, and prayers. He produces the fruit of the Spirit in us, which enables us to live holy lives and witness for Christ.
3. A disciple demonstrates love for God, his neighbor, his fellow disciples, and his enemies. Jesus commands us to love God with all of our hearts, with all of our souls, with all of our minds, and he also commands us to love our neighbors as ourselves.
4. A disciple is one who knows how to read, study, memorize, and meditate upon the Word of God, to hide its truths in his heart. It is impossible to walk in the fullness of God's Holy Spirit without an understanding of God's Word. The reverse is also true-you can't understand God's Word without the Holy Spirit.
5. A true disciple of Jesus is a man or woman of prayer. The Lord Jesus Christ, who spent 40 days in prayer and fasting in the wilderness, is our great example of this.
6. The disciple is one who is obedient, who studies the Word of God, and obeys the commands of God in a lifestyle that honors the Lord Jesus Christ.
7. A disciple is one who trusts God and lives a life of faith. Scripture reminds us that "without faith it is impossible to please God."
8. A disciple understands God's grace. God loves us unconditionally, whether we obey him or not. This is the opposite of legalism, the primary heresy of the Christian life, which urges us to try to obey God's laws in our own wisdom, our own strength, and our own power.
9. A disciple is one who witnesses for Christ as a way of life. As Christians we are to bear fruit, according to John 15:8. This includes the fruit of souls brought into Christ's kingdom as well as the fruit of the Spirit.
10. A true disciple of the Lord Jesus worships God in the fellowship of his church. He is involved in his church through study, worship, prayer, witnessing, and the stewardship of his time, talent, and treasure.
If you want to become a disciple of our Savior and be a discipler of others, you can begin today. Develop the practice of spending time alone each day with God in prayer and in his Word. Pray for people who will meet weekly with you, who will commit themselves to changing the world through evangelism and discipleship. The world desperately needs such a change, but only our Lord Jesus Christ has the power and plan to change men and nations. –Amen.
[눅 9:23-눅 9:27]
(23)또 무리에게 이르시되 아무든지 나를 따라 오려거든 자기를 부인하고 날마다 제 십자가를 지고 나를 좇을 것이니라 (24)누구든지 제 목숨을 구원코자 하면 잃을 것이요 누구든지 나를 위하여 제 목숨을 잃으면 구원하리라 (23)And he said to [them] all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. (24)For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.
(25)사람이 만일 온 천하를 얻고도 자기를 잃든지 빼앗기든지 하면 무엇이 유익하리요 (26)누구든지 나와 내 말을 부끄러워하면 인자도 자기와 아버지와 거룩한 천사들의 영광으로 올 때에 그 사람을 부끄러워하리라
(25)For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? (26)For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels.
(27)내가 참으로 너희에게 이르노니 여기 섰는 사람 중에 죽기 전에 하나님의 나라를 볼 자들도 있느니라 (27)But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.
Lk 9:23-27
[딤후 1:7-딤후 1:7]
(7)하나님이 우리에게 주신 것은 두려워하는 마음이 아니요 오직 능력과 사랑과 근신하는 마음이니 (7)For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. II Tim 1:7
BE THOU MY VISION
Words: Attributed to Dallan Forgaill, 8th Century, Music: Slane, of Irish folk origin.
Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art.
Thou my best Thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.
2. Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word;
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;
Thou my great Father, I Thy true son;
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.
3. Be Thou my battle Shield, Sword for the fight;
Be Thou my Dignity, Thou my Delight;
Thou my soul’s Shelter, Thou my high Tower:
Raise Thou me heavenward, O Power of my power.
4. Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise,
Thou mine Inheritance, now and always:
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,
High King of Heaven, my Treasure Thou art.
5. High King of Heaven, my victory won,
May I reach Heaven’s joys, O bright Heaven’s Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.
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Every Sunday 3:30 pm JD-class Email: peterkim123@sbcglobal.net Seeking to make disciples who make disciples.
“그러나 너는 모든 일에 근신하여 고난을 받으며 전도인의 일을 하며 네 직무를 다하라” But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. II Tim 4:5
Devotional to JDs,
A Disciple of Jesus
예수님의 참 제자에 관하여
"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing
them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy
Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have
commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of
the age." Mt 28:19-20
INTRODUCTION
1. The above statement was made by Jesus to His apostles shortly before
He ascended to heaven - Mt 28:18-20
2. Commonly called "The Great Commission," notice the main thought of
Jesus' command...
a. "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations..."
b. To "make disciples," therefore, is the GOAL of evangelizing the
world for Christ
3. Are you a disciple of Jesus?
a. More than likely you believe in Jesus...
b. You might even be one to attend church services regularly
-- But is that what it means to be His disciple?
4. The purpose in this study is to make clear what is involved in
being a true disciple of Jesus Christ
[To begin, let's define the word "disciple"...]
I. THE DEFINITION OF A DISCIPLE
A. THE WORD "DISCIPLE"...
1. The word "disciple" literally means A LEARNER
2. According to Vine's Expository Dictionary Of New Testament
Words, it denotes "one who follows another's teaching"
3. But a disciple was not only a learner, he was also AN ADHERENT
4. For this reason disciples were spoken of as IMITATORS of their
teachers.
B. THE GOAL IN BEING A DISCIPLE...
1. Stated by Jesus himself: to be like the teacher - Lk 6:40
2. To be Christ's disciple, then, is to strive to be like Him!
3. According to the apostle Paul, this coincides with God's goal
in the redemption of mankind, that they be conformed to the
image of His Son - Ro 8:29
[Do you have a strong desire to follow Jesus and become like Him?
Unless you do, it cannot be said that you are truly His disciple!
There are also some "identifying marks" of discipleship given by Jesus
which can help us to further identify a true disciple of Jesus...]
II. THE MARKS OF A DISCIPLE
A. A DISCIPLE IS "ONE WHO ABIDES IN JESUS' WORDS" - Jn 8:31
1. This would imply being a diligent student of the teachings of
Christ
2. It also requires one to be a "doer" of the Word - Mt 7:21-27;
Jn 1:21-25
3. In view of this, a true disciple would not...
a. Fail to study the Bible diligently
b. Willingly refrain from opportunities to study with others
(e.g., Bible classes, church services, gospel meetings).
B. A DISCIPLE IS ALSO "ONE WHO LOVES THE BRETHREN" - Jn 13:34-35
1. With a love patterned after the love of Jesus ("as I have
loved you")
2. With a love that is visible to the world ("by this all will
know")
3. Therefore, a true disciple would...
a. Make every effort to get to know his brethren
b. Take advantage of occasions to encourage and grow closer to
them (e.g., attending services on Sunday and Wednesday
nights)
4. Remember, a disciple is one who wants to become like his
teacher
a. Was Jesus willing to sacrifice time and effort for His
brethren?
b. Of course, and so will we... IF we are truly HIS disciples!
C. A DISCIPLE IS "ONE WHO BEARS MUCH FRUIT" - Jn 15:8
1. Notice the word "much" (also found in verse 5)
a. Jesus is not talking about an occasional good deed
b. But a lifestyle which prompts people to glorify God!
- Mt 5:16
2. This is so important, that failure to bear much fruit will
result in being severed from Christ - Jn 15:1-2
3. How can one be a disciple if he or she is cut off from Christ?
[The point should be clear: to be a disciple of Jesus Christ means
more that just a casual church member. It requires COMMITMENT,
especially in regards to:
The teachings of Christ
The love of brethren
Bearing fruit to the glory of God
The kind of commitment involved is seen further when we consider the
"high cost" of discipleship demanded by Jesus in Lk 14:25-33...]
III. THE COST OF BEING A DISCIPLE
A. JESUS MUST COME FIRST - Lk 14:26
1. Before anyone else, including members of our own family
- Mt 10:34-37
2. Even before one's own self - Lk 9:23-25
B. WE MUST BE WILLING TO SUFFER FOR CHRIST - Lk 14:27
1. Trying to live godly lives in an ungodly world, we may find
that following Christ sometimes involves ridicule and
persecution - 2Ti 3:12
2. Even if we are blessed to escape such things, we must still be
willing to expend time and effort in promoting the cause of
Christ in positive ways
C. PUTTING IT SIMPLY, WE MUST FORSAKE ALL TO FOLLOW CHRIST
- Lk 14:33
1. In other words, Jesus must be KING and LORD of our lives
2. Nothing can take precedent over Him and His Will for us
** [This kind of "high cost" of discipleship demanded by Jesus caused
many people to turn away from following Him. But Jesus wasn't trying
to attract large crowds, He wanted disciples!
Is the COST worth it? I believe so, for consider some of the REWARDS
of discipleship...]
IV. THE REWARDS OF BEING A DISCIPLE
A. THERE IS THE PROMISE OF "FUTURE BLESSINGS"...
1. We shall be saved from the wrath of God which is yet to come
upon the world for its sins - Ro 5:9
2. We can look forward with joyful anticipation of eternity with
God, free from sorrow, pain and death - Re 21:1-8
B. THERE ARE ALSO "PRESENT BLESSINGS"...
1. Jesus offers a PEACE the world cannot give to calm the
troubled heart - Jn 14:27
2. His words inspire JOY to lift our spirits out of any
depression - Jn 15:11
3. He also offers to those who follow Him the ABIDING LOVE OF
GOD, which can cast out fear - Jn 15:9; 1Jn 4:18
4. And he makes it possible for us to be members of THE FAMILY OF
GOD, which is able if need be to replace our physical family
- Mk 10:28-30
**[There are many other blessings we could mention that are enjoyed by
disciples of Jesus; but these suffice to demonstrate that though
discipleship is costly, the rewards far exceed the cost!
Now that we understand the nature of discipleship, its cost and
rewards, I hope that we want to be true disciples of Jesus Christ.
But how does one begin?
For the answer we return to our beginning text - Mt 28:19-20...]
V. THE BEGINNING OF A DISCIPLE
A. ACCORDING TO JESUS, IT INVOLVES BAPTISM - Mt 28:19
1. Why baptism?
a. Remember the goal of discipleship: to be like Jesus
b. He was holy and sinless, yet we are to be like Him
c. Fortunately, baptism is described as an act of faith which
puts us in contact with the cleansing blood of Jesus Christ
so we can be forgiven - Ac 2:38; 22:16; Ro 6:3-4
d. It is also the means by which one "puts on Christ"
- Ga 3:27
-- SO BAPTISM IS THE LOGICAL STARTING PLACE FOR TRUE
DISCIPLESHIP!
2. But what is baptism?
a. It is an act of submission which must be preceded by faith
in Jesus and repentance for our sins - Ac 2:36-38; 8:36-37
1) This precludes infant baptism
2) For infants are incapable of believing and repenting
b. It is also an act of submission which involves a burial in
water, in which one then rises to walk in newness of life
through the power of God - Ac 8:38; Ro 6:3-4; Col 2:12
1) This precludes sprinkling or pouring as a mode of
baptism
2) For neither of these involve a "burial" nor an immersion
(which is the meaning of the Greek word "baptidzo")
c. When done according to the Word of God, baptism then
becomes an act of faith on our part which results in a
wonderful working of God in our lives!
1) Our sins are washed away by the blood of Jesus
- Ac 22:16; Ep 5:25-27
2) We are "regenerated" and "renewed" by the Spirit of God
so we can now live for God! - Tit 3:5-6
3) It is truly a "rebirth" involving both water and the
Spirit - Jn 3:5
B. BUT BAPTISM IS ONLY THE BEGINNING, TEACHING AND OBEDIENCE
MUST FOLLOW - Mt 28:20
1. This brings us back to the very definition of discipleship
2. For Jesus clearly states:
a. We are to be TAUGHT (that is, to be LEARNERS)
b. We are to OBSERVE (that is, to be ADHERENTS or DOERS)
3. In this way we embark on a life devoted to learning and doing
all that Jesus has commanded us to do.
CONCLUSION
1. Only those scripturally baptized and demonstrating the "marks" of
discipleship, despite the "costs," can truly be called disciples of
Jesus!
2. Only they can realistically look forward to the "rewards" of
discipleship, and take consolation in the promise of Jesus:
"and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age"
- Mt 28:20
If you are a disciple of Jesus Christ, then the prospects of "A
Closer Walk With God" and more fruitful service as a disciple should
be of great interest to you. I hope the lessons to follow will help
fulfill that interest.
[요 12:23-요 12:26]
(23)예수께서 대답하여 가라사대 인자의 영광을 얻을 때가 왔도다
(23)And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.
(24)내가 진실로 진실로 너희에게 이르노니 한 알의 밀이 땅에 떨어져 죽지 아니하면 한 알 그대로 있고 죽으면 많은 열매를 맺느니라 (25)자기 생명을 사랑하는 자는 잃어버릴 것이요 이 세상에서 자기 생명을 미워하는 자는 영생하도록 보존하리라
(24)Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. (25)He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
(26)사람이 나를 섬기려면 나를 따르라 나 있는 곳에 나를 섬기는 자도 거기 있으리니 사람이 나를 섬기면 내 아버지께서 저를 귀히 여기시리라
(26)If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
John 12:23-26
"Who was the disciple whom Jesus loved?"
The Gospel of John is the only Gospel which mentions “the disciple whom Jesus loved.” John 13:23 tells us, "One of them, the disciple whom Jesus loved, was reclining next to Him." John 19:26 declares, "When Jesus saw His mother there, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, 'Dear woman, here is your son.'"
John 21:7 describes, “Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, ‘It is the Lord!’” This disciple is never specifically identified, but the identity of the disciple whom Jesus loved is clear. The disciple whom Jesus loved is John, the son of Zebedee and brother of James.
First, only the Gospel of John mentions the "disciple whom Jesus loved." Secondly, John 21:2 lets us know who was fishing with Peter "Simon Peter, Thomas (called Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together..." The Apostle John was a son of Zebedee (Matthew 4:21). Thirdly, there were three disciples whom were especially close to Jesus: Peter, James, and John (Matthew 17:1; Mark 5:37; 14:33; Luke 8:51).
The 'disciple whom Jesus loved" could not be Peter, as Peter asks Jesus a question in regards to this disciple (John 21:20-21). That leaves us with James or John. Jesus made a statement about the possible "longevity" of the life of the disciple whom He loved in John 21:22. James was the first of the apostles to die (Acts 12:2). While Jesus did not promise the disciple whom He loved long life, it would be highly unusual for Jesus to say, "If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you?" if the disciple whom He loved was going to be the first disciple to die.
Church history tells us that the Apostle John lived into the 90's A.D. and was the last surviving apostle. Early church tradition was unanimous in identifying John as the disciple whom Jesus loved. It seems that John had a closer relationship with Jesus than any of the other disciples. Jesus and John were essentially “best friends.” Jesus entrusted John with the care of His mother, gave John the vision of the transfiguration, allowed John to witness His most amazing miracles, and later gave John the Book of Revelation.
Disciple - Feed the Sheep!
1. Other than Matthew 28:19-20, what other task did Jesus give His disciples? Read John 21:15-17 and answer. - [요 21:15-요 21:17]
(15)저희가 조반 먹은 후에 예수께서 시몬 베드로에게 이르시되 요한의 아들 시몬아 네가 이 사람들보다 나를 더 사랑하느냐 하시니 가로되 주여 그러하외다 내가 주를 사랑하는 줄 주께서 아시나이다 가라사대 내 어린 양을 먹이라 하시고
(15)So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
(16)또 두번째 가라사대 요한의 아들 시몬아 네가 나를 사랑하느냐 하시니 가로되 주여 그러하외다 내가 주를 사랑하는 줄 주께서 아시나이다 가라사대 내 양을 치라 하시고 (16)He saith to him again the second time, Simon, [son] of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
(17)세번째 가라사대 요한의 아들 시몬아 네가 나를 사랑하느냐 하시니 주께서 세번째 네가 나를 사랑하느냐 하시므로 베드로가 근심하여 가로되 주여 모든 것을 아시오매 내가 주를 사랑하는 줄을 주께서 아시나이다 예수께서 가라사대 내 양을 먹이라
(17)He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. John 21:15-17
Christians - Disciples
ACTS 11:26: "…And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch."
1. What is another term for "disciples"?
2 TIMOTHY 2:19: "…Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity."
2. What is "iniquity"? Did Jesus commit any iniquity? Why can't a Christian, a disciple of Jesus Christ, live in iniquity?
3. Read Acts 5:1-10. Ananias and Sapphira met with the church. Do you think they were disciples of Christ? Why or why not?
COMMENT: Christians do sin, but not willfully so. Read 1 John 1:6 - 2:6. True disciples have the choice of continuing in that way of life or straying from it as this couple did.
Determination of Discipleship
LUKE 14:26-27,33: "If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple. (33) So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple."
MATTHEW 16:24-26: "Then Jesus said to His disciples, 'If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?'"
1. What does it cost to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? Is it a small price? Is it easy to be a disciple or is it very, very challenging?
2. Define the word "hate" in Luke's passage.
3. What does it mean to "bear his cross" in Matthew's account?
4. What was Peter's eventual cost? Read John 21:18-19 before answering.
5. Explain Christ's paradoxical statement: "For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it."
6. Why do you think Jesus demands so much from His disciples?
7. What reward does a disciple receive? Read and explain Matthew 19:27-29. Compare with Revelation 20:4 and 5:10.
[마 19:27-마 19:30]
(27)이에 베드로가 대답하여 가로되 보소서 우리가 모든 것을 버리고 주를 좇았사오니 그런즉 우리가 무엇을 얻으리이까 (28)예수께서 가라사대 내가 진실로 너희에게 이르노니 세상이 새롭게 되어 인자가 자기 영광의 보좌에 앉을 때에 나를 좇는 너희도 열 두 보좌에 앉아 이스라엘 열 두 지파를 심판하리라
(27)Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore? (28)And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
(29)또 내 이름을 위하여 집이나 형제나 자매나 부모나 자식이나 전토를 버린 자마다 여러 배를 받고 또 영생을 상속하리라 (30)그러나 먼저 된 자로서 나중 되고 나중 된 자로서 먼저 될 자가 많으니라
(29)And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life. (30)But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. Mt 19:27-30
Summary
1. List three things a disciple can do to become like Jesus Christ.
2. How does a nominal Christian differ from a true disciple?
3. Do you think being a disciple of Jesus Christ is worth the cost? Why?
What Is a True Christian-disciple?
What does it take to be a Christian? According to the Bible, there is much more to being a true follower of Jesus Christ than most people realize. How does God's Word define a true Christian-disciple ?
by Larry Neff
The term "Christian" is widely used to describe those who believe in Jesus Christ. However, there are many differing ideas as to just what this term means. Believers in Christ are generally anxious to be considered true Christians—but just what is a genuine follower of Jesus Christ? Is there any way to know for sure?
The Bible uses the word Christian only three times (Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16). However, various aspects of Christianity are mentioned abundantly. For example, the apostle Paul stated that we should imitate him just as he imitated Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1). This is a major step in defining a true Christian, but there is more.
Called, chosen and faithful
The Bible gives us additional details. For instance, an individual must be called by God to be considered a Christian. In the parable of the wedding feast, our Savior stated that "many are called, but few are chosen" (Matthew 22:14). The calling has to do with an invitation. Many are invited, but only some answer the call.
What is this calling from, and what is it a calling to? It is a calling "out of darkness into [God's] marvelous light" (1 Peter 2:9). God calls whom He will out of the spiritual darkness and deceit that smothers this world and reveals to them His wondrous truth. That calling entails an understanding of that precious truth. If we obediently respond to that calling and come out of spiritual darkness, we are also among the chosen (same verse).
[계 17:14-계 17:14]
(14)저희가 어린 양으로 더불어 싸우려니와 어린 양은 만주의 주시요 만왕의 왕이시므로 저희를 이기실터이요 또 그와 함께 있는 자들 곧 부르심을 입고 빼내심을 얻고 진실한 자들은 이기리로다
(14)These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful. Rev 17:14
Then, if we remain faithful, we can claim the promise that we will join the King of Kings in the family of God (Revelation 17:14). As this verse explains, to be eligible to receive that promise we must be "called, chosen, and faithful."
But what kind of people does God call? "For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty" (1 Corinthians 1:26-27; compare Matthew 11:25-26).
Jesus emphasized that tax collectors and harlots would enter the Kingdom of God before those who were often perceived as being righteous in His day. Typically, those looked on as righteous were in reality self-righteous. On the other hand, those of low standing are more likely to see their inadequacy and their need to repent of their sins. Generally speaking, they also will be more inclined to appreciate the forgiveness made possible through Jesus' sacrifice (Matthew 21:23, 31-32).
Therefore, God most often calls people who don't view themselves as high and mighty but who instead see problems in themselves. They are more humble and teachable because they can more readily recognize and acknowledge their human weaknesses. They are people who have made mistakes and know it.
That is part of the reason God chooses "not many wise, not many noble," but rather those that the world often views as foolish and weak. They more readily see their need for God's help. On the other hand, those who see themselves as powerful and self-sufficient usually fail to see a need for God or His help.
Who is God calling now?
Is God now calling the majority of humanity? Most people think so. But if He is, He clearly has not succeeded. After Jesus Christ's 31/2-year ministry, only 120 disciples were gathered on the day of Pentecost to become part of the Church Jesus began. Christ's true followers are described as a "little flock" (Luke 12:32), following a narrow and difficult pathway of life that very few find amidst the prevailing culture of "this present evil age" (Matthew 7:13-14; Galatians 1:4).
Even if all people who are classified as "Christian" were considered to be called of God, there still are far more who do not recognize Christ and in many cases have not even heard His name. This is difficult to reconcile with the idea that God is calling everyone now.
God has revealed in His Word, however, that He has a magnificent plan through which all will ultimately come to know His way of life. Through studying this plan of salvation, we learn that God is not attempting to call the majority now, in this present age of man, but is letting most live the lesson of human experience under Satan's sway.
After they learn hard lessons through this experience, many more eventually will want to go God's way than would have otherwise. In the future the contrast between God's way and Satan's will be abundantly evident. At that time, people who decided to determine for themselves what is right and what is wrong finally will come to realize that only the Great God can define what is right and wrong, holy and unholy, good and bad.
Tragically, this lesson extends throughout all human history. Just as Adam and Eve did, human beings have long tried to determine for themselves what is right and wrong, rejecting God's revelation. Sadly, we have reaped the painful fruit of those wrong choices (Galatians 6:7).
[갈 6:6-갈 6:10]
(6)가르침을 받는 자는 말씀을 가르치는 자와 모든 좋은 것을 함께 하라 (6)Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things
(7)스스로 속이지 말라 하나님은 만홀히 여김을 받지 아니하시나니 사람이 무엇으로 심든지 그대로 거두리라 (8)자기의 육체를 위하여 심는 자는 육체로부터 썩어진 것을 거두고 성령을 위하여 심는 자는 성령으로부터 영생을 거두리라 (9)우리가 선을 행하되 낙심하지 말지니 피곤하지 아니하면 때가 이르매 거두리라.
(7)Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. (8)For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. (9)And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
(10)그러므로 우리는 기회 있는 대로 모든 이에게 착한 일을 하되 더욱 믿음의 가정들에게 할지니라 (10)As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
Gal 6:6-10
Proper worship required
Could these wrong choices and decisions extend to the way we worship God and Jesus Christ? Jesus Himself made it clear that merely using His name does not make one a Christian. "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven" (Matthew 7:21, emphasis added throughout).
Did you catch that? It is possible to worship God and His Son, but still not be a real Christian! Christ warned of those who would institute their own practices and doctrines and wrongly expect God to honor such worship: "Hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy about you, saying: 'These people draw near to Me with their mouth, and honor Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me. And in vain they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men'" (Matthew 15:7-9).
[마 15:8-마 15:9]
(8)이 백성이 입술로는 나를 존경하되 마음은 내게서 멀도다 (9)사람의 계명으로 교훈을 삼아 가르치니 나를 헛되이 경배하는도다 하였느니라
(8)This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. (9)But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. Mt 15:8-9
Jesus noted that although God is clearly the object of their worship, since they choose to worship Him in their own way, as opposed to the way God tells us to worship Him, such worship is vain and useless.
By contrast, a true Christian will worship God according to God's instruction in His holy Word, the Bible, and not according to his own devices and imagination (Deuteronomy 12:32). The Bible emphasizes that we should strive daily to live "by every word of God" (Luke 4:4; Deuteronomy 8:3). While no one can ever earn salvation—as it is God's freely given gift (Romans 6:23)—God will not give salvation to anyone who stubbornly persists in doing things his own way.
[신 12:28-신 12:32]
(28)내가 네게 명하는 이 모든 말을 너는 듣고 지키라 네 하나님 여호와의 목전에 선과 의를 행하면 너와 네 후손에게 영영히 복이 있으리라 (28)Observe and hear all these words which I command thee, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee for ever, when thou doest that which is good and right in the sight of the LORD thy God.
(32)내가 너희에게 명하는 이 모든 말을 너희는 지켜 행하고 그것에 가감하지 말지니라 (32)What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it. Deut 12:28,32
Ever since Adam and Eve yielded to Satan's deception, most people simply have not correctly understood God's truth. They do not realize that Satan the devil has continued to deceive the overwhelming majority of humankind (see 1 John 5:19; Revelation 12:9). In so many cases, people are sincerely doing what they think is right. They simply do not understand that Satan, the real "god of this age" (2 Corinthians 4:4), has extended his deceitful, lying ways even into teachings and practices embraced by mainstream Christianity (2 Corinthians 11:13-15).
The real test begins when God opens one's mind to His truth. Once the Creator begins to reveal truth to a person, that individual bears a responsibility to act on it. If that person doesn't show a willingness to live by what he or she has learned, God will add nothing more to his or her understanding. The person has shown that he really doesn't want to do even what he has already learned.
God requires “a change”
To be a true Christian, a person must take a vital step: He or she must truly repent. After the apostle Peter's powerful sermon on the day the New Testament Church began, many were "cut to the heart" when they recognized that it was their sins for which Jesus was crucified (Acts 2:37).
Peter's striking sermon had made it clear just who Jesus was—the promised future King whom God had raised from the dead and by doing so had made Him both Lord and Christ (verses 29-32, 36). Their sins had necessitated the death of the very Son of God!
They then "said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, 'Men and brethren, what shall we do?' Then Peter said to them, 'Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call'" (verses 37-39).
We see here several crucial steps to becoming a true Christian. First, a person must be called by God. Then he or she must repent of past sins. Although repentance is a major subject requiring more explanation than is possible here, we should realize that it is far more than merely an emotional experience. It is truly a life-changing process.
To repent means to change, to turn around, to stop going the way you are going. It is to be truly sorry for your sins, as well as to have sorrow for your inclination and desire to do the wrong things.
In Biblical terms, this process of change, of surrendering yourself and turning your life over to God, is called conversion. Obviously a human being cannot change everything at once, but one can have a repentant attitude and turn in the right direction, making basic changes as he or she embarks on a new path and a new life of overcoming—bearing "fruits worthy of repentance" (Matthew 3:8).
To be repentant, it is essential to have some understanding of what to repent of. If one doesn't realize stealing is sinful, he cannot repent of it. If he isn't aware that profaning God's name or profaning God's Sabbath constitutes sin, he cannot repent of those transgressions. This is where God's calling—His revealing of truth so that we might become a true Christian—applies.
The Creator reveals His truth through His Word, the Bible, so we can understand what sin is and so we might comprehend the way of life to which He has called us. We see, then, that a person cannot truly become a Christian unless he truly repents.
Another step required - Baptism
After genuine repentance, Peter instructs that we must be baptized (Acts 2:38). The Greek word baptisma (baptism) refers to the "processes of immersion, submersion, and emergence" (Vine's Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words, 1985, "Baptism, Baptist, Baptize"). Water baptism is a physical act designed to teach us a vital spiritual lesson.
"Baptism" performed through sprinkling or pouring fails to fulfill the symbolism of this important ceremony. Baptism is described in Romans 6 as representing our death, burial and resurrection to new life through Jesus Christ. Through baptism our "old man" or self is symbolically buried in a watery grave and we rise from the water as a new person to live a new life (verses 3-13).
The experience of Noah's family in the ark during the great Flood as well as ancient Israel's passing through the Red Sea figuratively represent water baptism (1 Peter 3:20-21; 1 Corinthians 10:2).
Both events culminated in salvation—albeit only physical deliverance for those involved—and also signified the passing from an old world and sinful way of life to a completely new one where righteousness prevails. Baptism represents our salvation and deliverance from our earlier way of living that leads to death to a new way of righteous living, leaving our old self behind in a symbolic watery grave.
The gift of God's Spirit –True Disciple
Following water baptism, God offers His Holy Spirit to the repentant believer. Can a person be a Christian without God's Spirit? The Bible answers: "... You are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His" (Romans 8:9).
Notice how "Spirit of God" and "Spirit of Christ" are used interchangeably. There is only one Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:4), and one cannot be a Christian without it.
That Spirit enables the Christian to understand spiritual things—"the things of God" (1 Corinthians 2:11). Through the Holy Spirit, a Christian builds godly character and shows evidence of God at work in his or her life through proper fruit (Galatians 5:22-23). The Spirit works in a Christian to provide power, love and a sound, godly mind (2 Timothy 1:6-7).
Another element tied to repentance is what Jesus Christ called "counting the cost." He cautions those who would follow Him, "For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it ... so likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple" (Luke 14:28, 33).
This means that whoever would become a true Christian must be willing to give his or her life to God, to always put God first (Matthew 6:33). True Christianity is not cheap; the cost is to surrender your life. It requires total commitment. A Christian may stumble or falter along the way. He may even hesitate. But with God's help, he or she will work through the obstacles and put God first in all aspects of life.
Walk as Christ walked
A true Christian will have a very different perspective on life. He will have an overriding goal to live like Jesus Christ. "He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked" (1 John 2:6). A true Christian's understanding of how to live will be deeply rooted in the example of the life of the Messiah and that of His followers, the apostles.
Included in the concept of walking as He walked is the aspect emphasized in 1 Peter 2:20-21: "For what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer for it, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God. For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps."
A true Christian will look, in faith, to God, realizing his total dependence on the Creator. He or she will demonstrate the fruits of God's Holy Spirit and true Christianity through good works.
It is a fantastic privilege to be a Christian in this age, but one that requires dedication and carries heavy responsibility. The rewards are enormous for all those who choose to serve God and become true followers of Christ—Christians as defined in the Bible.
What is a Disciple?
by Bill Bright
You can be a great scientist, a famous statesman, or even a great theologian, and still fall short of God's plan for your life. If you do not understand and experience basic truths about discipleship taught by the apostle Paul and Jesus Christ, you are not his disciple, and you won't be able to disciple others.
The apostle Paul wrote to his spiritual son, his disciple Timothy, in 2 Timothy 2:1,2: "Oh, Timothy, my son, be strong with the strength Christ Jesus gives you. For you must teach others those things you and many others have heard me speak about. Teach these great truths to trustworthy men who will, in turn, pass them on to others." [Living Bible] – 4 Generation Disciple making.
A disciple is one who loves God, our Lord Jesus Christ, with all his heart, soul, and mind, and tries to become more and more like him through a life of faith and obedience. The following are some characteristics of such "trustworthy men":
1. A disciple must have assurance of salvation. He must know that he is a child of God, that Christ dwells within him.
2. A disciple walks in the fullness and power of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is responsible for everything that happens in the life of a believer-his new birth, daily walk, understanding of Scripture, and prayers. He produces the fruit of the Spirit in us, which enables us to live holy lives and witness for Christ.
3. A disciple demonstrates love for God, his neighbor, his fellow disciples, and his enemies. Jesus commands us to love God with all of our hearts, with all of our souls, with all of our minds, and he also commands us to love our neighbors as ourselves.
4. A disciple is one who knows how to read, study, memorize, and meditate upon the Word of God, to hide its truths in his heart. It is impossible to walk in the fullness of God's Holy Spirit without an understanding of God's Word. The reverse is also true-you can't understand God's Word without the Holy Spirit.
5. A true disciple of Jesus is a man or woman of prayer. The Lord Jesus Christ, who spent 40 days in prayer and fasting in the wilderness, is our great example of this.
6. The disciple is one who is obedient, who studies the Word of God, and obeys the commands of God in a lifestyle that honors the Lord Jesus Christ.
7. A disciple is one who trusts God and lives a life of faith. Scripture reminds us that "without faith it is impossible to please God."
8. A disciple understands God's grace. God loves us unconditionally, whether we obey him or not. This is the opposite of legalism, the primary heresy of the Christian life, which urges us to try to obey God's laws in our own wisdom, our own strength, and our own power.
9. A disciple is one who witnesses for Christ as a way of life. As Christians we are to bear fruit, according to John 15:8. This includes the fruit of souls brought into Christ's kingdom as well as the fruit of the Spirit.
10. A true disciple of the Lord Jesus worships God in the fellowship of his church. He is involved in his church through study, worship, prayer, witnessing, and the stewardship of his time, talent, and treasure.
If you want to become a disciple of our Savior and be a discipler of others, you can begin today. Develop the practice of spending time alone each day with God in prayer and in his Word. Pray for people who will meet weekly with you, who will commit themselves to changing the world through evangelism and discipleship. The world desperately needs such a change, but only our Lord Jesus Christ has the power and plan to change men and nations. –Amen.
[눅 9:23-눅 9:27]
(23)또 무리에게 이르시되 아무든지 나를 따라 오려거든 자기를 부인하고 날마다 제 십자가를 지고 나를 좇을 것이니라 (24)누구든지 제 목숨을 구원코자 하면 잃을 것이요 누구든지 나를 위하여 제 목숨을 잃으면 구원하리라 (23)And he said to [them] all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. (24)For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.
(25)사람이 만일 온 천하를 얻고도 자기를 잃든지 빼앗기든지 하면 무엇이 유익하리요 (26)누구든지 나와 내 말을 부끄러워하면 인자도 자기와 아버지와 거룩한 천사들의 영광으로 올 때에 그 사람을 부끄러워하리라
(25)For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? (26)For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels.
(27)내가 참으로 너희에게 이르노니 여기 섰는 사람 중에 죽기 전에 하나님의 나라를 볼 자들도 있느니라 (27)But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.
Lk 9:23-27
[딤후 1:7-딤후 1:7]
(7)하나님이 우리에게 주신 것은 두려워하는 마음이 아니요 오직 능력과 사랑과 근신하는 마음이니 (7)For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. II Tim 1:7
BE THOU MY VISION
Words: Attributed to Dallan Forgaill, 8th Century, Music: Slane, of Irish folk origin.
Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art.
Thou my best Thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.
2. Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word;
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;
Thou my great Father, I Thy true son;
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.
3. Be Thou my battle Shield, Sword for the fight;
Be Thou my Dignity, Thou my Delight;
Thou my soul’s Shelter, Thou my high Tower:
Raise Thou me heavenward, O Power of my power.
4. Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise,
Thou mine Inheritance, now and always:
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,
High King of Heaven, my Treasure Thou art.
5. High King of Heaven, my victory won,
May I reach Heaven’s joys, O bright Heaven’s Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.
FORWARDS -PIC -from Pastor Kang, Thanks.
Artist Didyk Olga
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