BE THE CHURCH Part 6: The Litmus Test Of A True Disciple

Matthew 28:19-20

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20. teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Mark 16:15

He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.

Luke 24:46-47

and said to them, “Thus it stands written that the Christ would suffer and would rise from the dead on the third day, 47. and repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 

Acts 1:8

…you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the farthest parts of the earth.”

John 20:21

Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”

Make Disciples. 

Solution: 

John 13:34-35 ESV

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

Love is the litmus test for if we are His disciples. 

Cause:

Self centeredness?

ignorance?

We don’t know how?

1. Complete Dedication to and Relationship with God
2. Understanding and exercising Authority in Christ
3. Servant-hood and being Others-Centered
4. Sharing your faith and and mentoring others in the Faith