Wanted: Disciples Of Jesus

The Big Idea: A relationship with Jesus is built on one, uncompromising decision: obedience above everything.


Matthew 7:21-27


Two unacceptable alternatives:

1. Merely verbal confession

2. Merely intellectual knowledge



A verbal confession without obedience still sounds impressive.



Jesus’ confession is terrifying.



Knowledge with obedience separates the wise from the foolish.



The wise and the fool:

• The outside observer would notice no difference.

• The difference is foundations and foundations are not seen.

• All professing Christians look alike - both appear to be building Christian lives.

• Jesus is not contrasting professing Christians with non-Christians who make no profession.

• Both are members of the visible Christian community.

• Only a storm will reveal the truth

• Jesus is not teaching that obedience is the way to salvation - but that it is the fruit of it.



The Bible is a dangerous book to read and the church is a dangerous community to join.



It is a matter of choice - today and every day. What is yours?