[The Price of Discipleship]
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit [Matthew 28:19]
DISCIPLE: [student or trainee]. Term used to designate the followers of John the Baptist [Matthew 22:16], and especially to those of Jesus [Matthew 10:24]. The disciple is a student who sits to hear, is an apprentice who follows his master and learns at his side. Sometimes disciples particular reference to the Apostles [Matthew 10:1] [Matthew 11:1], but sometimes the believers in general [Matthew 10:42] [Acts 6:1-7].
Large crowds were traveling with him, and turned and said, 'If anyone comes to me, and hate not his father and mother, wife and children and brothers and sisters, and even his own life can not be my disciple. And whosoever doth not bear his cross and come after me, can not be my disciple. [Luke 14:25-27].
Jesus teaches that those who want to follow him and be his disciple must first decide if you are willing to pay the price. The true cost of discipleship is the delivery of all the relatives and all possessions, that is, all you have: Tangible property, your family, your desires, plans and interests and his own life. That does not mean you have to reject everything he has, but you should put at the service of Christ and led by Him, accept Jesus Christ as Lord requires not only believe the truth of the gospel but also dedicated to follow Christ so selfless; every day we must choose to deny yourself or live for their own selfish desires, so that this option will determine the eternal destiny of each person.
Verses to memorize: [Mark 8:34] [Luke 13:24] [Matthew 7:14] [2 Timothy 3:12]
In the New Testament are different names for the believer of Jesus Christ as well as various kinds of believers.
Christians: for the first time in Antioquia. [Acts 11: 26].
Witnesses: Used at the beginning of the Christian church [Acts 1: 8], [Acts 1:22] [Acts 2:32] [Acts 3:15] [Acts 5:32] .
Santos: this term is also used in [Acts 9:32 - 41]. Paul mentioned much at the beginning of his letters. [2 Corinthians 1:1] [Ephesians 1:1] [Philippians 1:1] [Colossians 1:1].
Disciples:
From these names the most commonly used in the Gospels and the Acts is "disciples." This term is most to be adjusted to what was Jesus, Teacher of Galilee because He holds all the teaching of the Doctrine of how it should be the way of man. [Luke 6: 40]. The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his teacher. And it is the role model is Jesus, and from there is a constant perfection until the day of the redemption of our bodies.
On the other hand, the Great Commission of Jesus was: [Matthew 28: 19 - 20] Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son, and Spirit Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. The goal of the Great Commission is to make disciples of God, [Romans 8: 29] For whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed the image of his Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.
The Lord took the opportunity of the crowds gathered to teach about the kingdom of God. Those who hear, receive, create and put into practice the word, which will follow the path of discipleship, while those not receiving, nor will digest the word prostrate on the road. [Matthew 7:24-29] [Juan 6:60-69].
God accomplishes his work in this world through this small group of hardcore followers, who face the way of cross and self-denial. [Mark 8: 34].
Some examples:
Gideon and 300 men. [Judges 7:1-7].
were discarded the fearful and those who failed the test.
Elijah, Elisha and the prophets. [2 Kings 2:1-15].
The Lord does the selection of these men and women by the demands of discipleship. These claims are summarized in the [Luke 14:25-33].
More important than the feelings and family ties. [Luke 14:26].
More important than my own life. [Luke 14:26] [Galatians 2:20].
The path of the cross and monitoring. [Matthew 7:13].
More important than the possessions of this world. [Philippians 3:7-10].
Material possessions, my own arguments and philosophies, my old life, my human, my human talents and all that should and must be under the lordship of Christ in my life. The life of the disciple is identified to be walking under the Lordship of Christ and his will.
"I am crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me, and I live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. "[Galatians 2:20].
look very hard demands of discipleship, but Jesus is our example in everything and in this regard.
He gave all, it was stripped [Philippians 2] and asks the same of his followers. Nothing more, nothing less. He was exalted to the utmost. The disciple will exalt you time. [1 Peter 5:6].
Consider what happened to the disciples of the Lord:
were determined men, although they had human frailties and wrong many times, Peter [Matthew 16: 21-23], John and James [Matthew 20: 20-28], all the other disciples [Matthew 16: 5-12] [Matthew 19: 13-15]. Were rebuked by the Lord.
Both emus [Luke 24:25-27]. They were reprimanded by the Lord.
They felt the fear of their own decisions to follow after the Master. When Jesus was arrested [Matthew 26: 56].
In Samaria [John 4: 3-4-8-31-34]. Walking along the dusty roads from the top down.
No rest [Mark 6:30-35].
They dared to test his faith in God and His promises. [Matthew 14: 27-33].
The disciples [Acts 4:29-31] [Mark 16:15-20].
The development of the fruit after having lived it all:
saw the glory of God. [Luke 9:28-36].
were defended by the Lord. [Matthew 12:1-8] [Mt.15 :1-20]
They were given authority to heal. [Matthew 10:1].
They were given power over demons. [Luke 9:1]
Their names were written in the Book of Life. [Luke 10:17-20]
were filled with the Holy Spirit. [Acts 2:4].
influences the entire known world. [Acts 17: 6-7] [Acts 16: 19-20].
They had the revelation of God. [Mark 4:33-34] [John 15:15] [Mark 4:10-11].
Everything went as disciples of Jesus is a living example and what it costs to follow the Master, they also took the cross, the absolute negation of their own lives, and later as a final reward of eternal life .
Those
men of the vulgar, common, with a humdrum life [fishermen, tax collectors, etc.] became part of a glorious plan for all ages. Have been an example to the world, a blessing, and are now in the joy of his Lord. All this because one day responded positively and fully to God's call.
God looks, today, that kind of men [Matthew 9:35-38], to carry out his plan today. What response do we give?
The Lord looks at his troops for battle. Will you be ready? [Isaiah 13:3-4).
[Isaiah 6:8] Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then I said, Here am I. Send me.
Here are a few areas in the life of the disciple.
1] - THE DISCIPLE AND THE CALL.
The start in life is the call of discipleship. This call is from God, never of men, or committees, or organizations, or councils, or pastors, etc.
-God takes the initiative. [John 15:16].
We choose before the foundation of the world. [Ephesians 1:4] [Romans 8:29-30] [Jeremiah 1:5].
us away from the womb.
Some examples:
-Israel [Isaiah 49:1-3].
-Moses [Exodus 2:1-10].
-Samson [Judges 13:2-5-24-25].
-Samuel [1 Sam 1:10-11-20-28].
-Isaiah [Isaiah 49:5].
-John the Baptist [Luke 1:13-15].
Then
responsibility each of us answer that call. [Matthew 4:18-22] [Matthew 9:9] [Acts 9:1-615-16] [Acts 22:6-16].
That appeal begins to run, working and serving. [Acts 9: 20].
The church confirms the call by the Holy Spirit's direction. [Acts 13:1-4].
Throughout this process, our own will is a vital part for the successful development of God's call.
Many balked and "buts" to be called.
Some examples:
- [Moses], "Lord, I stuttered" [Exodus 4:10-12].
- [Jeremiah] "Lord, do not speak, I am a child" [Jeremiah 1:6].
- [Jonas] "He got up to flee from the presence of God" [Jonah 1:3].
Others rejected the call for various reasons.
Examples:
- [The young man] "It was sad because he had great possessions" [Matthew 19:22].
- [A type] "Lord, I will follow wherever you go. Jesus said: The Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head. "[Matthew 8: 19-20] [Luke 9:57-58].
- [Mr. Late]" Lord, let me first bury my father. Jesus said, Let the dead bury the dead, and you go and proclaim the kingdom of God. "[Luke 9:59-60].
- [Sentimental]" I will follow you, Lord, but let me first say goodbye to my family. Jesus said: No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God. "[Luke 9:61-62].
and others responded immediately the Lord.
Examples:
- [Elisha] "Leaving the oxen and ran after Elijah ...
Then he rose and went after Elijah, and ministered to him." [1 Kings 19:19-21].
- [Isaiah] "Here am I. Send me" [Isaiah 6:8].
- [Peter and Andrew] "... Leaving the boat and their father and followed him" [Matthew 4:22] [Luke 5:11].
- [Matthew] "And they forsook all, got up and followed him" [Luke 5:28].
- [Paul] "Lord, what wilt thou have me do?" [Acts 9:6].
is important the beginning of conversion. A clear and radical break with the old life and habits. Although we should be called "fanatics", will be a firm foundation for the future. Then comes the balance, as we get strengthened in faith.
2] - THE DISCIPLE AND THE CROSS.
all know that this term has been greatly misunderstood. For many people carry the cross has to do with an illness, a family problem, etc.. But none of that has to do with the meaning Bible in the life of the disciple. Jesus said repeatedly that is a prerequisite for starting in discipleship. "Whoever does not bear his cross and come after me, can not be my disciple." [Luke 14: 27].
That means carrying the cross.
Someone has defined as follows: "The cross is the symbol of persecution, shame and abuse that the world laid upon the Son of God, and the world to bear on all those who choose to go against the tide. "
- The cross means telling the truth at all times, walk in the light and rebuke the works of darkness. [Ephesians 5:7-12].
- The cross means not ashamed of the Lord before men. [Luke 12:8-9].
- The cross is foolishness to many [including certain types of believers], but for us the power of God. [1 Corinthians 1:18].
- The empty cross speaks of the Lord's victory over sin and Satan. [1 John 3:5-8].
- The cross tells us that we have been redeemed from the curse of the law, that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham. [Galatians 3:13-14].
What it means to Paul.
- Persecution. [Galatians 6:12] [Galatians 5:11].
- Death to the world. [Galatians 6:14].
- A long list of sufferings. [2 Corinthians 6:3-10] [2 Corinthians 11:23-28].
How many are willing to walk this path, the cross? "Whoever does not bear his cross and come after me, can not be my disciple." [Luke 14:27]. There are those who want to be disciples not walk in the way of the cross. Seek, rather, the world's glory and man the glory of God. [John 12:42-43] [Galatians 1:10].
Razones para llevar la cruz.
- "¿A quién iremos? Tú tienes palabras de vida eterna. Y nosotros hemos creído y conocido que tu eres el Cristo, el Hijo del Dios viviente". [Juan 6:68-69].
Saber quién es Jesús.
Muchos no le conocieron y volvieron atrás.
- "Si somos muertos con Él, también viviremos con El. [2Timoteo 2: 11] [Juan 12:24-26] [Mateo 10:39] [Mateo 16:25] [Marcos 8:35].
- "Si sufrimos, también reinaremos con Él". [1Timoteo 2:12] [Luke 22:29-30] [Matthew 19:28] [Matthew 25:34] [Revelation 20:4].
- I had an eye on the prize. "[Acts 11:24-26] [Matthew 5:11-12] [Revelation 11:12] [2 Corinthians 5:10] [1 Corinthians 3:8 - 14].
- For love. [Luke 7:36-50].
There is a reason to make things in the Kingdom of God. There are results and consequences in our lives that have a range eternal. We are weaving the garment of fine linen, which are the righteousness of saints. [Revelation 19:8] [Ephesians 2:10].
3] - THE DISCIPLE AND RENEWAL OF THE MIND.
To understand the renewal of mind and how they performed, consider some other property of the human spirit awareness.
Note: The dictionary of the English language makes a distinction between mind and consciousness, although in our study we will see that go great together and it is sometimes difficult to separate. The mind is located in the soul, "intellectual power of the soul, and consciousness in the spirit," Property of the human spirit. "
The Bible in [Titus 1:15] between them. "Until his mind and conscience is defiled."
Awareness: Knowledge interior the good we do and the evil to avoid.
However, awareness needs to have a fixed rule which follow and carry out their function as accurately as possible.
Men choose their own rules of conscience according to their political ideas, philosophies, cultural, social, etc. However, God offers us an alternative and a solution for this conflict: His written Word.
"Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, rebuking [convert the argument against it does], correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God thoroughly equipped for every good work. "[2 Timothy 3:16-17].
Those who take this rule as a guide for our conscience, we will have a good close to the truth as it is based on the thought of God, thrice holy, who knows perfectly what is good and what is bad. God, the Creator, knows for sure what benefits and harms to men. As the designer of a watch, you know what is good or bad because he knows the material used.
who has a rule of conscience the Word of God, reach the wisdom and understanding. [Psalms 111:10] [Psalms 119:97-104].
Hence the importance for Christians to be nourished by the Scriptures of God. For them discern good from evil, and know God's will. [Hebrews 5:13-14] [Romans 12:2] [Colossians 3:16].
Each person who comes to the feet of Christ for salvation, brings a wealth of experiences, thoughts, and bad conscience that need to be restored, renewed and cleansed.
How to be clean conscience? [Hebrews 10:22].
- By the blood of Jesus. [Hebrews 9:13-14] [1 John 1:7].
- Day after day for word. [John 15:3] [John 13:10] [John 17:15-19] [Ephesians 5:26].
- In communion with the Lord. [2 Corinthians 3:18) [1 John 1:7].
- In the fellowship and renewal of the Holy Spirit. [2 Corinthians 13:14] [Titus 3:5].
- In the hope of the coming of the Lord. [1 John 3:1-3].
So we went into the importance of living in the renewal of the mind.
The renewed mind
is the mind of the believer [1 Corinthians 2:16], and is also a process of continuous renewal. It is mandated by God. [Romans 12:2] [Ephesians 4:23] [Philippians 4:8].
Our goal is to reach the thoughts of God. [Isaiah 55:8-9].
We have our will.
- "Be renewed" ... [Ephesians 4:23].
- "Be transformed" ... [Romans 12:2].
Goldwyn godly mind, a new creation in Christ Jesus and as a result a right confession of faith.
A constant renovation de nuestro corazón, cambiara nuestra forma de expresarnos. [Lucas 6:45] El hombre bueno, del buen tesoro de su corazón saca lo bueno; y el hombre malo, del mal tesoro de su corazón saca lo malo; porque de la abundancia del corazón habla la boca.
[Mateo 15: 18-19] Pero lo que sale de la boca, del corazón sale; y esto contamina al hombre. Porque del corazón salen los malos pensamientos, los homicidios, los adulterios, las fornicaciones, los hurtos, los falsos testimonios, las blasfemias.
Teniendo esta base, veremos la importancia de la confesión.
Continued. . .
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