ARE YOU A MEMBER OR DISCIPLE?

"GO then and make DISCIPLES of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit". Matthew 28:19 AMPV. Do you see my friend two words "GO AND DISCIPLES"? Today's average audience in the public gatherings is made up of those who need it least. There have been times when one public sermons would result in three thousand conversions; but today the results are more like three thousand sermons resulting in one conversion. This is not to disparage public meetings. This is why Jesus said "GO". Pastors and churches are high on memberships, but Jesus is telling us to make DISCIPLES not pew-warming members. Disciples are expected of the following: 1) Commitment. "And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple" Luke 14;27. We can learn in groups, serve in teams, worship as a family; but we can only DISCIPLES individually. Without commitment, discipleship cannot happen. 2) Competence. John 15:7-8. Remain in me and bear fruit. 3) Character. John 13:34-35. 4) ..love one another..By this all men will know that you are my disciples. 4) Conviction: "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free". John 8:32. Too often, Christians are knowledge rich but application poor. "Right Doctrine" but without "Conviction". That's why "our life styles differ little from the cultural norm and do not even hint at CHRIST within us. Tada. Are you a member or a disciple? Think about it buddy.