Following Jesus requires holiness
Come as you are, but don’t expect to stay that way. Justification explains how we are declared holy. Sanctification explains how we become holy.
Calvinism is about much more than predestination
If we want to understand John Calvin and his impact on the world, we need to realize that Calvinism encompasses far more than his soteriology.
Following Jesus requires the Holy Spirit
Following his death and ascension into heaven, the disciples had to learn to follow Christ when Christ wasn’t with them. The same is true for us.
Following Jesus requires prayer
On the one hand, prayer is one of the easiest things we can do. We simply speak to God our Father. On the other hand, prayer can be a struggle for us. Why?
Following Jesus requires commitment to the church
The New Testament assumes every believer will want to join the family of God in the local church. In Scripture, the idea of an “individual” Christian is entirely foreign.
Following Jesus requires the Bible
According to Christ, all of Scripture is about Christ. If we want to follow Jesus, we need the Bible.
Following Jesus requires a life of faith
For the next three months, I will attempt to answer the question, “How do we follow Jesus?” For some, it’s a refresher course. For others, these lessons will be foundational.