Are You A Disciple?

Matthew 28:18-20

This statement was made by Jesus to His apostles shortly before He ascended to heaven. It is commonly called "The Great Commission," notice the main thought of Jesus' command: "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations..."

To "make disciples," therefore, is the GOAL of evangelizing the world for Christ. Are you a disciple of Jesus?

I. THE DEFINITION OF A DISCIPLE

II. THE MARKS OF A DISCIPLE

III. THE COST OF BEING A DISCIPLE

IV. THE REWARDS OF BEING A DISCIPLE

There are many other blessings we could mention that are enjoyed by disciples of Jesus; but these suffice to demonstrate that though discipleship is costly, the rewards far exceed the cost!

Back to the question at hand, Are you a disciple? Where do you begin?

First, it begins with salvation. The first step toward becoming a disciple is faith in Christ. Do you know Jesus Christ as your personal Savior this morning? That is the first thing you need to do.

However, that is only the beginning. To be His disciple requires that we be obedient followers of Him.

As it is with our fallen nature, we want the rewards and benefits of discipleship without the effort and responsibility that Jesus requires of all who would be His disciples.