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It is not through a ritual; nor it is through religion. These articles
focus on our responsibility - the things we must do, to become a
"disciple." Note that this section overlaps some of the other sections
related to being a "disciple," so articles found elsewhere may also
focus on the answer to this question.
Scripture also tells us that God is the
author of salvation. Though our primary focus here is on our responsibility as humans, we do not deny God's role - to
initiate, enable and complete our salvation. In the end, we give all the
praise, honor and glory to God, and take none of it for ourselves. (For
articles that have this focus, see the section about salvation,
and the articles about God's
sovereignty.)
How Can a Holy, Righteous
God Send People to Heaven? |
The question, "How can a God of love send people
to hell?" us an illegitimate question to ask, for
it shifts the blame from us (the ones who have sinned), to God (the
One who is sinless). It blames God for what we have
chosen to do. Instead, we should be asking how it is possible for God
to send us to heaven. Instead of blaming God for our
choices, we should be praising God for his! |
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Wanted by God - A Few Good People |
It's like a "help wanted" advertisement. Except in this case, we need
the help, before we can take the job! |
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The Challenge of the New Christianity |
I am using the word "new" in the sense that
the apostle John uses the word "new," to describe "the
old commandment" we have heard from the beginning (see 1 John
2:7-8). The Christianity of the Bible is as old as the New Testament
(and in some respects, it is as old as eternity) - yet it is still
"new," in the sense that it refreshes the heart of the
genuine disciple. Also, it becomes "new" when a person
discovers it for the first time - and rejoices in it. This article is
a challenge for us to examine the book of Matthew, in order to discover for
ourselves what Jesus says a "disciple" is. There is
no greater authority on this matter, than Jesus! |
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Jesus says ...
"If anyone would come after me, he must
deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save
his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it." (Matthew 16:24-25)
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