Am I a Disciple Of Jesus Christ? | Mark Greathouse

What is the biblical definition of discipleship? Biblical discipleship is the intentional process of attaching oneself to Jesus Christ as Master to learn His teachings and emulate His lifestyle. It requires a transformative shift from intellectual knowledge to active obedience, involving repentance, denying self-interest, and a commitment to reproduce Christ’s character in the lives of others. 📥 Download today’s outline: https://storage.lakewoodchurch.com/LWC/english/downloads/MNBS/LBS-Matthew%2028.18-20-Discipleship.pdf 🙏 Need Prayer? We’d love to pray with you: https://lakewoodchurch.com/prayer 🔍 In This Message, You’ll Learn: - The 6 Stages of Growth: Discover the "C.H.R.I.S.T." framework (Call, Hear, Respond, Invest, Submit, Teach) to identify where you are in your faith journey. - Counting the Cost: Understand why true discipleship requires placing Jesus above worldly riches and personal attachments. - The Power of Repentance: Learn how Metanoia is more than an emotion—it is a decisive turning point toward God’s will. ❓ Common Questions: Q: What is the difference between a believer and a disciple? A: A believer accepts the truth of Jesus, but a disciple actively commits to learning His doctrines and emulating His daily lifestyle. Q: Why did the rich young ruler walk away from Jesus? A: He was unable to answer the call to discipleship because his identity and security were more attached to his possessions than to the Savior. 🕊️ Key Scriptures: -- Matthew 28:18-20 – The Great Commission and the command to make disciples. -- Luke 9:23 – The requirement to deny oneself and take up the cross daily. 00:00 Welcome & Opening Prayer – Mark Greathouse 07:00 The Great Commission: All Authority Given to Jesus 10:11 Defining "Mathetes": What is a Disciple? 15:18 Stage 1 & 2: The Call and the Hearing 19:33 Stage 3: The Response and True Repentance 24:59 The Obstacle of Riches: Learning from the Young Ruler 29:08 Stage 4 & 5: Investing and Submitting to the Yoke 3