2. Evidence of Discipleship

3. Evidence of Discipleship
“Prove to be my disciples” (John 15:5-8)
“Abide in my word”
“Bear much fruit”
Peter and John heal a crippled man (Acts 3-4)
The miracle was public and obvious (Acts 3:1-10)
Sadducees were annoyed, but couldn’t deny the miracle (Acts 4:14-16, 21-22)
Recognized that Peter and John had been with Jesus (Acts 4:13)
They proved to be Jesus’ disciples

4. Evidence of Discipleship
Our works and our fruits will reveal the truth
False prophets recognized by fruits (Matt. 7:15-20)
How we live reveals if we are of God (I John 3:4-10)
True faith is observable and has an impact on others

5. Evidence of Discipleship
Faith evident before the saints
Timothy’s progress evident (I Tim. 4:12-16)
Good example, good report (I Thess. 1:6-10)
Motivating and encouraging (II Thess. 1:3-4)
Worthy of the gospel (Philip. 1:27-28)
Give cause for thanks (Philemon 1:4-7)

6. Evidence of Discipleship
Faith evident before the world
Let your light shine (Matt. 5:14-16)
Cause Gentiles to glorify God (I Peter 2:12)
Convert an unbelieving husband (I Peter 3:1-2)
Change will attract notice (I Peter 4:1-4)
Don’t give enemies a cause to blaspheme
(Rom. 2:23-24; Ezek. 36)
Walk in wisdom, speak with grace (Col. 4:5-6)

7. Evidence of Discipleship
“It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.” (Gal. 2:20) Is your faith evident? Are you proving that you’re Christ’s disciple? Do others recognize that you’re with Jesus?