Protestantism

» pink101 - Winners and Losers

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Jesus doesn't call us to be a follower of his in the way that we follow our sports team. He calls us to single-minded, sold-out devotion. How many Christians today have that kind of devotion to Christ?
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I'm always amazed by statements like these. What do you mean that a person should express if they are doing exactly what Jesus calls them to be? Your article makes it sound like it is as simple a matter to understand as it is to be a Yankees' fan.
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-- posted by pink101

» Brian Tubbs - Winners and Losers

In response to Winners and Losers posted by pink101:

I don't understand your question or confusion, Pink. Sports fans cheer for their team in an emotional sense, but other than perhaps buying souvenirs and/or tickets to the game(s)...they don't really personally invest themselves in the success of the team. Christians are called to a higher commitment to Jesus than just cheering for him and/or going to church on Sunday. A true follower of Jesus will be just that - a real follower.

» HeadZenCards - Winners and Losers

In response to Winners and Losers posted by pink101:

Jesus told Mark that them that believe could perform miracles. Why doesn't Team Jesus stop all hatred caused by religious difference of opinions amongst themselves for starters?

-- posted by HeadZenCards

» pink101 - Winners and Losers

In response to Winners and Losers posted by BrianTubbs:
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You wrote, A true follower of Jesus will be just that - a real follower.
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And, I asked, what it was that you thought such a follower would express in their being.
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So? What would they do and how would they be?
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-- posted by pink101

» Brian Tubbs - Follower of Jesus

In response to Winners and Losers posted by pink101:

A true follower of Jesus Christ will be one who:

1. Accepts Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior (thus making Jesus the most important person in his/her life)
2. Follows Jesus' commandments as recorded in Scripture
3. Will love God with all their heart, soul, and mind -- and their neighbor(s) as himself or herself
4. Seeks to encourage (not force) others to likewise become followers of Jesus
5. Will manifest Christ-like qualities, including what Paul identifies as the "fruit of the Spirit" - love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance

I understand that there are some who disagree with me. But you asked me, so I've answered.