There is no such thing as an “altar call” in Scripture. Nowhere in Scripture do we see invitations being given to raise our hands if we want to follow Jesus. Could these superficial ways people are now being called to follow Jesus have something to do with the superficial ways many Christians are now following Him?

As Bonhoeffer said, “When Christ calls a man, He bids Him come and die.”...

The main question is not whether we have authority to do the works of Jesus but whether we are His disciples. The multitudes who followed Jesus believed in Him and His works, but not many were called to be His disciples. His disciples were given authority to do His works.

Just believing or following Him does not make us disciples. To be a disciple of any great teacher in Israel...

         We are told in I John 3:8 Jesus was sent to “destroy the works of the devil.”Jesus also prayed to the Father concerning His disciples: “As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world” (John 17:18). So, it is also our assignment to destroy the works...

         A few weeks ago, we discussed how the fall of man brought about disharmony between God and man and between man and creation. Both mankind and creation are groaning and travailing for the reconciliation and restoration of harmony as told in Romans 8:19-23:

      For the anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God.

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        Last week we addressed the high calling in Christ that few Christians see, much less run to attain. For those who do see it and give themselves to this ultimate life of devotion, it’s more than just taking up our crosses, dying daily, or doing everything for the sake of the gospel. It is about growing in the faith and authority God gives to those who truly become one with Him.

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