DID YOU KNOW THAT JESUS SAID--ONLY TRUE DISCIPLES CAN GO TO HEAVEN?

Today, if asked, most of us would describe ourselves as “Christians”, some may be as “Born-again”, others that we are “Saved”.

Those are all good, valid, and proper terms; but, what is amazing is how far we have moved from what the New Testament called those who were saints and headed to Heaven.

If you just read and note the descriptions as you proceed through the books of the New Testament, you would assemble a list of the:

NEW TESTAMENT NAMES OF CHRISTIANS

Those who are part of God’s family are called by an amazing galaxy of terms in the New Testament. Most of us have heard of the top seven, but altogether there are almost 100 different ways that born-again believers are named in the New Testament.

Beyond the top seven, there are many different combinations of words used one, two, three times like aliens and strangers” (1 Peter 1:1, 17; 2:11); “kingdom of priests” (Rev. 1:5-6; 5:10); and "chosen people" (1 Pet. 2:9).

Here is a brief summary that may surprise you. Let me give you the top seven in reverse order:

Seventh place: “Christians” = 3x (Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Pet. 4:16);

Sixth place: Followers of “The Way” = 5x (Acts 9:1-2; 19:9, 23; 22:4; 23:14; 24:22);

Fifth place: “Witnesses” = c. 27x (Luke 1:2; 24:48; Acts 1:8, 22; 2:32; 3:15; 5:32; 10:39, 41; 13:31; 26:16; 1 Pet. 5:1; 2 Pet. 1:16-18);

Fourth place: “Saints” = 62x;

Third place: Those Jesus asked and they were “Following/Followers” = c.100x;

Second place: Those who were “Believing/believers” = 266x;

First place, and most used is: “Disciples” = 274x (John 13:35 ; Acts 6:1-2 ; 11:26 ; 14:21-22 ; 18:27).

That’s why we refer so often to the truth that:

JESUS CHRIST COMMISSIONED HIS CHURCH TO MAKE DISCIPLES
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[MakeYourOwnProps-gsij]

Faith without works is DEAD !! Jesus says this himself. some people think believing in Jesus Christ is the only requirement to get to heaven and it is in a lot of ways but Jesus himself said true belief would bear fruit, it would show works. Satan himself believes that Jesus is the son of God. Matthew 7:21 Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord, ’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, BUT HE WHO DOES THE WILL OF MY FATHER WHO IS IN HEAVEN 22 Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ 23 And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’ Jesus says very clearly here if you do not do the will of the father, if your faith and belief is not evidenced in your works you will be amongst the many he tells to depart from him. These people clearly believed in Jesus and yet Jesus said that is not enough and they would not enter his kingdom. If belief in Christ does not change you to be more Christ-like I’m sorry but you do not have true belief!! It’s like declaring I am a Vegan and eating meat every chance I get. It’s one thing to still struggle with living up to being Christ like but if you don’t even attempt to change and keep living as you were before Christ you are NOT a true believer.

[kaiamacphail]

True salvation produces good works. Ephesians 2:10. Recreated in Christ to do good works. James 2:18..
I'll show you my faith by my works. We can't earn our salvation but out of our salvation comes good works

[Jesus_King_of_the_Universe]

John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

What about the thief on the cross? He asked Jesus to remember him when He gets into His Kingdom. Jesus answered the repentant thief with the most hopeful words possible: “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43). A thief who woke up in the morning on his way to hell had his eternal destiny changed with a simple plea to the Savior. “Jesus, remember me.”

There is a reason why God allowed that part of what happened there in the Bible.

Did the thief have time to become a disciple or to be baptized? No. Why would Jesus have one set of rules for some regarding salvation and a different set for others?
It is because of faith and not works lest any man should boast. God says in His Word.

Read Romans 10:9-10

That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord, ” and believe in your
heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it
is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it
is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.

[Kelly-irhq]

THIS DR. KNOWS EXACTLY 💯 WHAT HE'S PREACHING & TEACHING! YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO ATTACK HIM THE WAY YOU DID!!!

[lanie]

Thank you, Pastor John 😊
I started to read the comments (had to pause your video to do so) and realized the, “MANY” of which were, to me, bickering, and so much more that I was becoming so CONFUSED 🤦‍♀️ and saying you were wrong and something about you being a “MacArthur” 🤷‍♀️ and more 😢
I appreciate all of your teachings and my learning to move forward as a FOLLOWER & DISCIPLE of my LORD &, SAVIOR, CHRIST JESUS ❣️
THANKS to Bonnie, too 😊

[rK-emyy]

Thank you so much! Very encouraging, You've reminded me that there are still professing Christians out there who love and believe the Word of God..

Yes we strive to obey Him because We love Him..

John 14:15
"If you love Me, you will keep My commandments."

[Raeodor]

John 3:15-16
15 that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.

16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Not seeing where it says do works. Works are what we are inspired to do with sharing the word, helping others by testifying of our experiences with the Lord. These are things we feel along with feeling the weight of sins when we do them or afterward. Works based is like the egyptian model of weighing your heart at the end of life and hoping you make it into heaven.
We are all part of Gods plan. He will make his work done through us wether we are conscious of it or not. God doesnt need us to do anything. He was perfect before we came along.
As far as works based salvation, i disagree as does scripture. What i do believe is we have a desire after becoming saved to spread what we have learned and witness and care and love others.
I hope whoever reads this reads and learns about the scriptures for themselves and use these videos as a diving in point to look things up for themselves.

This is the first time I've heard John go down this road and im unsettled by it and will pray and read for myself to find the truth.

[VidalHerrera-ww]

I have always told people Jesus is the only way to Heaven and to ask Him for forgiveness for sins and to trust Jesus only in this corrupt world. Who knows if I got through to anyone but they know I never turned on my faith on God. I'm going on 30 years being a believer.

[strictlace]

Salvation is a free gift from God. It is free, given the moment you trust Christ as your savior. Merging Salvation and Discipleship is heresy and preaching Lordship Salvation is dangerous. "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast."

[wbaukema]

'Faith, Hope and Love abide these three, but the greatest of these is Love'... 1Cor.13

[thomasdavenport]

If we claim to be children of God, then there should be proof that it is so. Actions prove that we've been born from above.

[susansweger]

So sad to see many of the comments here are of the confused who couldn't discern this fine deep message and what he was truly talking about. The negative comments quite often come from the weaker brothers that the Apostle Paul spoke about.

[jorgeborrero]

Hebrews 11:1
Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
1 John 2:25
And this is the promise that he made to us—eternal life.
John 17:3
And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.
1 John 5:11-12
And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.
John 3:36
Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.
John 5:24
Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.
1 John 5:13
I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.
John 3:18
Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
1 John 4:9
In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him.
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
Romans 8:32
He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?
2 Corinthians 5:21
For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
Psalm 84:11
For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly.
Proverbs 2:7
he stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk in integrity,
Proverbs 30:5
Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
Psalm 18:30
This God—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.
Deuteronomy 32:4
The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he.
Psalm 62:11
Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God,
Job 33:14
For God speaks in one way, and in two, though man does not perceive it.

[xplusOne]

John 13:34-35; didn’t Jesus say a new commandment is that we will love one another and this is how others will know we are his disciples. What do we need to add to that?

[Holy_hammer]

Rom 4:5  But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

[mosriteminioncause]

Being indwelt by the Holy Spirit is the Qualifier for Discipleship, through life and at the time of death....Salvation is never man manufactured...It is from God by Jesus and he draws it back to himself...this is why indwelt by the Holy Spirit seals us for Heaven.

[edwardjr]

Great teaching! My Pastor has been teaching the same thing. Lord help us to be about our Father's business 🙏🙏🙏

[keithggaudette]

BELIEVE IN JESUS' PAID THE PRICE ALREADY SO YOU CAN GO TO HEAVEN.

[franciscoavila]

Thank you for the truth of the gospel, from the commentaries I see many Christians don't understand the truth of the gospel, if you are a Christian then Jesus IS your lord, if Jesus is not your lord then he is not your savior, all born again believers are disciples, who says an empty profession can save you, to many people will say in that day lord lord just to hear these words I never knew you depart from me ye workers of iniquity, this brother David is not preaching a works salvation he's talking about what happens to a true born again believer you start a life long of discipleship, show me your faith without your works and I'll show you my faith by my works. those who professed who knew Jesus rebuked them as depart from me ye workers of iniquity, the churches now a days are so confused and we are in such a mess, the church is going from bad to worst. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A NO LORDSHIP SALVATION, beware less you be deceived and have a false assurance,

[steph]

God is either omniscient or He isn't. He knew every sin I committed in the past and every sin I will commit in the future. Jesus chose to suffer horribly and sacrifice Himself in my place 2000 years ago so that I'd be able to stand, washed clean before the Throne of Judgement if I chose to believe in Him and have faith that He is who He says He is. I believe every word and have faith that Jesus has the power and authority to offer me salvation and keep His promise.
His sacrifice was accepted and deemed worthy by God, but apparently not by some Bible interpreters who demand proof through my works.