Believer, Follower, or Disciple? | Muscatine Church of Christ
Even the demons believe—and shudder. So what separates a believer from a follower? And what does it actually mean to be a disciple?
In this message, we walk through the story of the Rich Young Ruler who kept the commandments but couldn’t surrender his wealth—and contrast that with Abraham, David, Daniel, and Jesus himself, who held nothing back.
Belief accepts truth. Following involves relationship. But discipleship? That’s total surrender.
“When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.” — Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Key themes explored:
– The difference between believing, following, and discipleship
– The Rich Young Ruler’s tragic choice (Matthew 19:16-29)
– What it means to deny yourself and take up your cross daily
– Surrender as the path to finding your true self
Scripture References:
James 2:19 | Luke 9:23 | Matthew 19:16-29 | Matthew 4:19 | Matthew 5:20 | John 15:8
Quotes featured from:
Dietrich Bonhoeffer | C.S. Lewis | John Wesley | Francis Chan | Pope Francis
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