The Demands of Discipleship – Dr. Charles Stanley – Called to be a Disciple – Part 1

What does it mean to be a disciple? A disciple is one who learns the doctrine of their teacher, then applies it to their own life. There are all kinds of teachers and doctrines to follow. But Christians are called to be different, to stand apart.

What does it mean to be a New Testament disciple? A New Testament disciple has a threefold definition:
- They received Jesus Christ as Savior.
- They yield their lives to Jesus Christ as Lord.
- They are available for the Holy Spirit to reproduce the life of Christ through them into the life of someone else.

Dr. Stanley states that, for the most part, the church has lost a true understanding of discipleship. This has led to a world full of people who may believe in Jesus but do not sincerely follow Him, or understand how to walk with Him daily.

A disciple is one who is devoted to Jesus, detached from the world, disciplined, and dedicated to discipling others. If this type of discipleship is something that you desire in your own life, this message will lead you to a more vibrant and effective walk with the Lord.

This message is part of the series "Called to be a Disciple."

Called to be a Disciple:
Part 1: The Demands of Discipleship
Part 9: The Disciple's Service
Part 10: The Disciple's Fellowship

[marcusfowler]

I've heard this message several times. It never ceases to inspire me to continue the commitment that I made many years ago. Make disciples, not just converts!

[valoriehanson]

Lord,
Let Your will be done and bring me into discipleship . Amen
I want to be strong walking in God faith. Change what needs to be change to bring You glory.Amen

[andredobbs]

A powerful message indeed. I accept the call

[tracielittle]

Glory to God Almighty the Father our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ the Son and the Wonderful Holy Spirit Hallelujah ✝️ 💖 🙏🏾

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Jesus is the LORD I Love You Jesus I Love You Holy Spirit I Love You Jesus Jesus is the LORD!

[Princeton_James]

Such a good one. The difference between trusting in Christ as your savior and truly being a disciple. Very convicting.

[DaleBeavers]

I've begun teaching this in a class at my church. It was a Charles Stanley message on In Touch in 2010 that I believe led to my salvation during the darkest time of my life. Now by God's grace I'm a licensed minister teaching the word. Dr. Stanley's messages, along with those of Adrian Rogers, David Jeremiah, Robert Jeffress and others continue to inspire me. I look forward to the day I meet Dr. Stanley in heaven and sharing with him about the day I went from religious to a child of God.

[Christfollower]

Amen Glory to God! Speak the name of Jesus! ❤️🙏🌹

[idahowell]

Amen and Amen❤Thank you Heavenly Father ❤️

[chiedzamagunje]

Thank you so much for this word
Lord, may my ways reflect your glory and may I be a true disciple of your Word❤
Hearing all the way from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

[michaelwilson]

This is a great message from Dr. Stanley .
It really spoke to me.

[debbiecason]

Praying for you. God can change your family❤

[RheaSmith-jo]

THANK YOU JESUS AMEN 🙏
THANK YOU FOR SHARING 🙏

[Godstkassg]

Thank you father God. Thank you for this message. Blessed be the name of the lord!

[shellygee]

❤❤❤❤❤🙏🏽 This is a fantastic message of truth! Praise the LORD!

[paulmaldonado]

Charles Stanley's messages minister to me a lot. Would it be wrong to use his message and teach it to the church?

[martinnunez]

The demands of discipleship

Without discipleship the church can be in a disaster
what's a disciple?
It's a person who listen the doctrine of the teacher and make an application of it and whose life is continually growing
We reproduce Jesus's life through us and we can make it happen on someone's else life too, in that way the church can grow
We need to have the doctrine of obedience to God

How to do it
✓ Share our faith
✓ Instruct them to be the same, they need to grow like us
THE CHANCE IS IN THE OBEDIENCE OF GOD'S WORD

The Doctrine enemy
✓ We are so much time in the church but there is not a change in us

The discipleship imply:
✓ Obedience
✓ A detached life
✓ Discipline
✓ Dedication to disciple others: when we are ready we are gonna be able to teach others about him and reproduce in other's the life of Christ

[ClayHarris-gr]

❤note 21 come to me tones not hath being told let himself be changed
life of the sinner of Conversation

[OliveS-uhdo]

They are trying to overpower me. I'm afraid.

[jakeschwartz]

This is the most basic spiritual milk..