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“ Summary, Part 3 (final) ” 3. A DISCIPLE GLORIFIES GOD BY DEMONSTRATING HIS INTIMATE UNION WITH CHRIST [39:29]. Jn 15:8 – fruit-bearing is a manifestation of this union. But this comes with two warnings: they can lead to a false sense of salvation, and they can discourage Christians unable to manifest them. What we are takes precedent. 4. A DISCIPLE OBSERVES THE SACRAMENTS ESTABLISHED BY CHRIST [42:49]. Acts 19:1-5 – These disciples had never seen Christ, but participate in the sacraments to affirm their union with Him (cf. Mt 26:26-29). 5. A DISCIPLE MAKES OTHER DISCIPLES OF CHRIST [47:22]. Mt 28:19-20, Acts 1:8 – even persecution can be a providential agent to send Christians elsewhere to make new disciples. III. WHAT PROMISES BELONG TO CHRIST’S DISCIPLES? [50:01]. Mt 10:40-42, Acts 14:22 – Both of these passages concern persecution. A. CHRIST’S DISCIPLES ARE PROMISED PEACE AND OVERCOMING GRACE AMIDST TRIBULATIONS SUFFERED IN THIS LIFE FOR THEIR IDENTIFICATION WITH JESUS [54:22]. Christ’s peace and courage become our own, we receive the blessings of other disciples when we receive them, and we triumph as a body. B. CHRIST’S DISCIPLES ARE PROMISED THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THE LIFE TO COME [56:18]. Tribulation is part of the path to glory. We will also receive His shame if we are ashamed of Him.
Ian Migala (2/1/2016)
from Minneapolis, Minnesota
“ Summary, Part 2 ” B. A DISCIPLE RESTS UPON AND REJOICES IN THE SACRIFICE OF CHRIST [18:19]. During Jesus’ ministry, it slowly dawned upon the disciples who He was, but especially after His resurrection (cf. Jn 20:29). C. A DISCIPLE IMITATES THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST [21:17]. He imbibes His spirit. 1. A DISCIPLE GLADLY PAYS THE PRICE OF FOLLOWING CHRIST. We don’t become saved by following Christ; we become saved and then follow Christ. a. A disciple does not shun, but highly values the reproach of Christ (Mt 10:25, Jn 15:20, Heb 11:24-26). Our riches in Christ are far greater than our riches on earth. b. He embraces the ostracism that results from chief commitment to Christ. Mt. 10:24-39 – Jesus went through this Himself during His ministry. Lk 14:26-27 – the stakes of the faith are truly this high. c. He places all his possessions at the disposal of Christ. They are not subject to our leaders, but to Christ Himself (Mk 8:34-38, Lk 14:33). This includes our dreams, aspirations, finances, and souls. 2. A DISCIPLE LOVES OTHER DISCIPLES OF CHRIST [38:21]. Jn 13:35, 1 Cor 13 – This should characterize Christ’s disciples.
Ian Migala (2/1/2016)
from Minneapolis, Minnesota
“ Summary, Part 1 ” Today, we ask I. WHAT IS THE BIBLICAL DEFINITION OF A DISCIPLE? [starting at 3:22 of the audio]. In the Bible, ‘disciple’ always means a pupil of someone. We will use a fuller definition, developed by F.W. Farrar, which describes a disciple as “one who believes Christ’s doctrines, rests upon His sacrifice, imbibes His spirit, and imitates His example.” II. WHAT IS THE BIBLICAL DESCRIPTION OF A DISCIPLE? [7:10]. A. A DISCIPLE BELIEVES THE DOCTRINE OF CHRIST. A Christian is a student in the school of Christ. His glory manifests our faith (cf. Jn 2:1, 20:19-20). 1. A DISCIPLE DESIRES TO LEARN ALL HE CAN FROM CHRIST [10:40]. Mt 10:25 and Lk 6:40 illustrate a few important facts: a. We learn a lesson of proper order. Jesus is the teacher and we are the students. b. We learn a lesson of earnest desire. c. We learn a lesson of resolute imitation. He desires not just to know the truth, but to live it. 2. A DISCIPLE SUBMITS HIMSELF TO THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST [13:01]. Mt 10:24 – Jesus is not just a teacher, but our Lord (cf. Mt 13:17). Jn 8:31 – We must abide in His word, which means living it (cf. Mt 12:49). Jn 12:46-48 – A true believer is a learner.
