Fan or Follower: What It Means to Be a “Christian" - Week 2

"Fan or Follower? What It Means to Be a “Christian"” Big Idea: An authentic believer matures into a disciple. A fan can mature to a follower. Week 2: The Way: OTF (Obedience, Trust and Foundation)                          Theme: Apprenticeship to Jesus Main Scriptures: Matthew 7:24-29                   John 14:1-7 Cross References: Matthew 5-7                         Matthew 4:19                   John 13:15   What Is a “Christian”? – A believer of Jesus Christ as the Lord and Savior of their lives, who repents of sin, follows Him and attempts (to the best of their abilities) to live out His teachings and commands. ***(i.e. those who HEAR, BELIEVE, REPENT, and FOLLOW.) Romans 10:9-10 + Mark 1:15-18***   Outline:  1. Obedience: The Pathway to True Discipleship (Matthew 7:24) 2. Trust: Anchoring Your Life in Christ’s Promises (John 14:6)  3. Foundation: Building a Life that Endures (Matthew 7:25) “I believe we are more ready to embrace our lives in the here and now when we are able to recognize the continuity between the immanence of God in our world and eternity. Rather than simply waiting to be liberated to another time or place, we are being invited to collaborate in the healing and redemption of our world.” ― Mark Scandrette, Soul Graffiti: Making a Life in the Way of Jesus