What does it mean to be a Disciple of Jesus?

Jesus gave a very important instruction to His disciples in Matt 28:18-20. He told them to make disciples of all nation.

So what are the characteristics of a true disciple of Jesus? Will Jesus call you a disciple? Or will Jesus say You Cannot be my disciple?

Here is a list of Characteristic that I believe every disciple should have.

This list is not exhaustive. It is just a list to start from.

As a disciple of Jesus you:

• Believe that Jesus is your saviour from sin. (John 3:16)
• Believe that Jesus is the Lord of your Life (Luke 9:23).
• Repent and continue to confess your sins to God and receive forgiveness as the Holy Spirit convicts you. (Acts 2:38 and 1 John 1:9).
• Are baptized (Matt 28:18-20)
• Live in obedience to the commands of Jesus (in the gospels and the entire scriptures) (Matt 28:18-20, Matt 5-7)
• Love everyone around you as you love yourself (At least you are trusting God to do this in you and through you). (John 13:35)
• You are filled with the Holy Spirit and are being filled. (Act 2:38)
• Are always seeking to know the will of your Lord Jesus and obeying them regardless of the challenges involved. (Acts 9:6).
• Have Disciple Making and Discipleship as a priority. (Matt 28:16 – 20)

I believe we can start with this list and build on it.

I hope that this helps you to begin to see what the Bible says about being a disciple of Jesus. It’s not exhaustive. However, if you start here, the Holy Spirit will lead you to all the other things.

Your turn!

Are there some other characteristics of a believer that come to mind? Please add them to the comment section below.

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