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Who Is A True Follower Of Jesus Christ? Series
Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 3, 2024 (message contributor)
Summary: According to the Bible, a true follower of Jesus Christ is someone who Believes in Jesus...
According to the Bible, a true follower of Jesus Christ is someone who:
1. Believes in Jesus as the Son of God and Savior (John 3:16, Acts 4:12).
2. Repents of their sins and turns away from darkness (Acts 2:38, 1 Thessalonians 1:9).
3. Lives according to God's Word and obeys His commands (John 14:15, 1 John 2:3-6).
4. Loves God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30, Matthew 22:37).
5. Loves others as themselves and shows compassion (Matthew 22:39, Luke 10:25-37).
6. Denies themselves, takes up their cross, and follows Jesus (Matthew 16:24, Luke 9:23-26).
Some traits of a true believer and follower of Christ:
1. Humility (Matthew 18:4, Philippians 2:3-4)
2. Repentance (Acts 2:38, Luke 13:3)
3. Faith (Hebrews 11:6, Romans 10:17)
4. Obedience (John 14:15, 1 John 2:3-6)
5. Love for God and others (Matthew 22:37-40, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3)
6. Forgiveness (Matthew 6:14-15, Colossians 3:13)
7. Compassion and mercy (Matthew 9:36, Luke 10:25-37)
8. Holiness (1 Peter 1:16, Hebrews 12:14)
9. Spiritual fruitfulness (Galatians 5:22-23, John 15:8)
10. Perseverance and endurance (Matthew 24:13, James 1:2-4)
11. Persecution and suffering (Matthew 5:10-12, 2 Timothy 3:12)
12. Persevering in prayer and Bible study (Luke 18:1-8, 2 Timothy 2:15)
Some of the key characteristics of a true believer and follower of Christ.
Verse: "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me." (John 10:27)