Is It Possible to be a New Testament Christian? Acts 2:40-42.

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Is It Possible to be a New Testament Christian? Acts 2:40-42

Luke 8:5-8, 11 5 A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trampled down, and the birds of the air devoured it. 6 Some fell on rock; and as soon as it sprang up, it withered away because it lacked moisture. 7 And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up with it and choked it. 8 But others fell on good ground, sprang up, and yielded a crop a hundredfold. 11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. Is It Possible to be a New Testament Christian?

Luke 8:5-8, 11 5 A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trampled down, and the birds of the air devoured it. 6 Some fell on rock; and as soon as it sprang up, it withered away because it lacked moisture. 7 And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up with it and choked it. 8 But others fell on good ground, sprang up, and yielded a crop a hundredfold. 11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. Is It Possible to be a New Testament Christian?

What is a Christian?  Christian (christianos) = follower of Christ  A disciple, not just a believer Jn 8:31  Only disciples were called Christians Ac 11:26 What is a disciple?  Disciple (mathetes) = learner, follower, adherent  Goal is to be like Jesus Lk 6:40  To be conformed to His image Ro 8:29; 2Co 3:18 Is It Possible to be a New Testament Christian?

What are marks of a disciple?  Abides in Jesus’ words Jn 8:31; Mt 7:21-27  Loves the brethren Jn 13:34-35; 15:12  Bears much fruit Jn 15:8; Mt 5:16 How does one become a disciple?  It begins with baptism Mt 28:19; Ac 2:38; 8:35-38  It continues with learning, obeying Mt 28:20; Acts 2:42  For we must be doers, not hearers only Ja 1:21-27

Is It Possible to be a New Testament Christian? What are benefits of being a disciple?  Rest for our souls Mt 11:28-30  Freedom from sin Jn 8:31-36; Ep 1:7; 1Jn 1:9  The gift of the Spirit Jn 7:37-39; Ga 5:22-23; Ro 15:13  Peace beyond understanding Jn 14:27; Ro 5:1; Ph 4:6-7  Joy beyond words Jn 15:11; Ph 4:4; 1Pe 1:8  Love beyond knowledge Jn 15:9; Ep 3:17-19; 1Jn 3:16  Fellowship in God’s family Mk 10:28-30; He 10:24-25  Comfort, hope for the future 2Co 1:3-5; 1Th 4:13-18

Is It Possible to be a New Testament Christian? Are you truly a Christian? Have you become a disciple of Jesus? Are you experiencing the benefits of being a disciple?