Do you know? What is a Christian? And who is the disciple of Jesus Christ?When a person enters an educational institution, he / she is considered a student and receives training from the teacher(s) assigned to him / her.The existing rules of this institution apply to the student. Not the personal rule of the teacher, and the rules of the institution. The educational institution is created by the state. For the purpose of training the citizens of this state. Now let's move this model to the spiritual realm. Let's imagine that God is a state, God appoints Jesus Christ as a school founder and Creator. At first, to recruit teachers. After Jesus recruits teachers, He produces personally training them. Since the knowledge of this institution is very special. And no one but Jesus can teach them.Three years later, when the learning process is finished. The educational institution is created, Jesus returns to God, God's desire is fulfilled. The educational institution was created called the Church of Jesus Christ in honor of the one who was its Creator and founder. In this educational institution Jesus appointed some to be: Apostles, other teachers, someone prophets, and so on in the gospel there is a detailed list of the teaching staff of this educational institution. It is this leadership of teachers created and recommended a list of rules of the institution.These rules may have changes one way or the other. Only in matters of the internal life of the Church. Depending on the renewal leadership and the socio-economic life on earth. Also, these updates can not be fundamental which Jesus recommended, but can only affect the internal order of life of the Church. In connection with historical and social changes. Jesus himself is the permanent Director of this institution. From time to time the leadership of the institution is updated, but the Institute itself as the Church continues its process of training and education of the citizens of this state. That is, those people who want to be a citizen of the state. And of course, in the institute there are some internal rules of the institution. And those who want to be part of this socio-spiritual institution should take an active part in accordance with their abilities and education. No one should be invited to this educational institution by force. Training should be voluntary.

And if you consider yourself a Christian, do you see yourself as a participant in this process?

Now, let's move from secular to biblical language and read the described part of this process in the Bible.

Matth.3:16-17 " As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”

By being baptized, Jesus received the power and blessing of God the Father for His creation of Jesus Church. And preaching the "Good News"-"New Testament" Jesus chooses his first disciples. Who later becomes: Apostles, Teachers, Prophets. They also continue to preach the "Good News" as Jesus did. And after Jesus returns to his Heavenly Father and takes a place in the Eternal Ministry, Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to the earth.The Holy Spirit is the unifying link between the head of Jesus and the Church.

Matth.4:18-22 "As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him. Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him."

The very process of the Gospel started by Jesus about the Son of God Jesus Christ. From its beginning to this day has not changed. Since we have received the "Everlasting Gospel" of which Jesus himself testified: "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away."

For this reason, returning to his Heavenly Father. The Lord transfers the power of "Good News" entrusted to Him into the hands of his Apostles.

Matth.28:18-20 " Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

And sending the Holy Spirit to earth made this process irreversible.

Acts.2:4 "When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them."

And this process of training people, far from everyone likes. Whether in Jesus ' time or in our day. For the most part, the obstacles to the "Good News" are due to the ignorance of the people. And also because of the distortion of the "Good News" And also not having the desire to learn and change. And ready to crucify Jesus again and again. Just not to hear The " Good News."

And despite the ignorance of some individuals. God remains true to Himself. About this prophet Isaiah reports so:

Isaiah59:1-2 "Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear. But your iniquities have separated you from your God:your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear."

The longsuffering and love of God gives again and again the opportunity to take advantage of God's mercy. There is no need to wait until these verses of the prophet Isaiah 60:12 come into effect: " For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish;"

Acts 11:19-26 "Now those who had been scattered by the persecution that broke out when Stephen was killed traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, spreading the word only among Jews. Some of them, however, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began to speak to Greeks also, telling them the good news about the Lord Jesus.The Lord’s hand was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord. News of this reached the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. When he arrived and saw what the grace of God had done, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts. He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord. Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul, and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch."

Here at the end of these Bible verses we come to the headline of our text, Who is a Christian? Who is the disciple of Jesus Christ?

What can we pay attention to here? Well,I think this place : " So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch."

In other words, when a person is a long time in the role of a disciple of Jesus and diligently learns himself, and transmits the teachings of Jesus Christ to others, diligently studying. That gradually, they in this process can grow and be called Christians. That is, people who have already begun to understand something in this process of learning, namely, " who is Christ? or " who is the Missia?"

Probably for someone, this conclusion will not be unambiguous. However, this is the process described here in the Bible. I'm just trying to be as objective as possible within the framework of the Bible.

And then there is another conclusion.

Namely, a Disciple of Jesus Christ can grow up to be a Christian, but a Christian, under no circumstances can grow up to be a disciple. First, he must become a Disciple of Jesus Christ (be Baptized as a disciple of Jesus Christ), And this process is irreversible. The Bible can't be turned back!!!

I like the Russian folk song " What is written with a pen, you can't cut it out with an axe"

I hope this publication was useful to you. And remember that it depends only on you how your life will develop!!!

Если вам понравилась данная публикация, вы можете поставить лайк, Кроме того, если вы хотите больше узнать об Иисусе Христе. В зависимости от того места где вы живете, вы можете найти ближайшую к вам Церковь Иисуса Христа. Кратко ICOC Пример: Московская Церковь Иисуса Христа, Киевская Церковь Иисуса Христа, Чикагская Церковь Иисуса Христа и т.д. И там узнать для себя полезную информацию. Спасибо!

If you like this post, you can also like it If you want to learn more about Jesus Christ. Depending on where you live, you can find the Church of Jesus Christ closest to you. Brief ICOC Example: Moscow Church of Jesus Christ, Kiev Church of Jesus Christ, Chicago Church of Jesus Christ, etc. And there to learn useful information for yourself. Thanks!

Do you know? What is a Christian? And who is the disciple of Jesus Christ?When a person enters an educational institution, he / she is considered a student and receives training from the teacher(s) assigned to him / her.The existing rules of this institution apply to the student. Not the personal rule of the teacher, and the rules of the institution. The educational institution is created by the state. For the purpose of training the citizens of this state. Now let's move this model to the spiritual realm. Let's imagine that God is a state, God appoints Jesus Christ as a school founder and Creator. At first, to recruit teachers. After Jesus recruits teachers, He produces personally training them. Since the knowledge of this institution is very special. And no one but Jesus can teach them.Three years later, when the learning process is finished. The educational institution is created, Jesus returns to God, God's desire is fulfilled. The educational institution was created called the Church of Jesus Christ in honor of the one who was its Creator and founder. In this educational institution Jesus appointed some to be: Apostles, other teachers, someone prophets, and so on in the gospel there is a detailed list of the teaching staff of this educational institution. It is this leadership of teachers created and recommended a list of rules of the institution.These rules may have changes one way or the other. Only in matters of the internal life of the Church. Depending on the renewal leadership and the socio-economic life on earth. Also, these updates can not be fundamental which Jesus recommended, but can only affect the internal order of life of the Church. In connection with historical and social changes. Jesus himself is the permanent Director of this institution. From time to time the leadership of the institution is updated, but the Institute itself as the Church continues its process of training and education of the citizens of this state. That is, those people who want to be a citizen of the state. And of course, in the institute there are some internal rules of the institution. And those who want to be part of this socio-spiritual institution should take an active part in accordance with their abilities and education. No one should be invited to this educational institution by force. Training should be voluntary.

And if you consider yourself a Christian, do you see yourself as a participant in this process?

Now, let's move from secular to biblical language and read the described part of this process in the Bible.

Matth.3:16-17 " As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”

By being baptized, Jesus received the power and blessing of God the Father for His creation of Jesus Church. And preaching the "Good News"-"New Testament" Jesus chooses his first disciples. Who later becomes: Apostles, Teachers, Prophets. They also continue to preach the "Good News" as Jesus did. And after Jesus returns to his Heavenly Father and takes a place in the Eternal Ministry, Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to the earth.The Holy Spirit is the unifying link between the head of Jesus and the Church.

Matth.4:18-22 "As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him. Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him."

The very process of the Gospel started by Jesus about the Son of God Jesus Christ. From its beginning to this day has not changed. Since we have received the "Everlasting Gospel" of which Jesus himself testified: "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away."

For this reason, returning to his Heavenly Father. The Lord transfers the power of "Good News" entrusted to Him into the hands of his Apostles.

Matth.28:18-20 " Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

And sending the Holy Spirit to earth made this process irreversible.

Acts.2:4 "When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them."

And this process of training people, far from everyone likes. Whether in Jesus ' time or in our day. For the most part, the obstacles to the "Good News" are due to the ignorance of the people. And also because of the distortion of the "Good News" And also not having the desire to learn and change. And ready to crucify Jesus again and again. Just not to hear The " Good News."

And despite the ignorance of some individuals. God remains true to Himself. About this prophet Isaiah reports so:

Isaiah59:1-2 "Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear. But your iniquities have separated you from your God:your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear."

The longsuffering and love of God gives again and again the opportunity to take advantage of God's mercy. There is no need to wait until these verses of the prophet Isaiah 60:12 come into effect: " For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish;"

Acts 11:19-26 "Now those who had been scattered by the persecution that broke out when Stephen was killed traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, spreading the word only among Jews. Some of them, however, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began to speak to Greeks also, telling them the good news about the Lord Jesus.The Lord’s hand was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord. News of this reached the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. When he arrived and saw what the grace of God had done, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts. He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord. Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul, and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch."

Here at the end of these Bible verses we come to the headline of our text, Who is a Christian? Who is the disciple of Jesus Christ?

What can we pay attention to here? Well,I think this place : " So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch."

In other words, when a person is a long time in the role of a disciple of Jesus and diligently learns himself, and transmits the teachings of Jesus Christ to others, diligently studying. That gradually, they in this process can grow and be called Christians. That is, people who have already begun to understand something in this process of learning, namely, " who is Christ? or " who is the Missia?"

Probably for someone, this conclusion will not be unambiguous. However, this is the process described here in the Bible. I'm just trying to be as objective as possible within the framework of the Bible.

And then there is another conclusion.

Namely, a Disciple of Jesus Christ can grow up to be a Christian, but a Christian, under no circumstances can grow up to be a disciple. First, he must become a Disciple of Jesus Christ (be Baptized as a disciple of Jesus Christ), And this process is irreversible. The Bible can't be turned back!!!

I like the Russian folk song " What is written with a pen, you can't cut it out with an axe"

I hope this publication was useful to you. And remember that it depends only on you how your life will develop!!!

Если вам понравилась данная публикация, вы можете поставить лайк, Кроме того, если вы хотите больше узнать об Иисусе Христе. В зависимости от того места где вы живете, вы можете найти ближайшую к вам Церковь Иисуса Христа. Кратко ICOC Пример: Московская Церковь Иисуса Христа, Киевская Церковь Иисуса Христа, Чикагская Церковь Иисуса Христа и т.д. И там узнать для себя полезную информацию. Спасибо!

If you like this post, you can also like it If you want to learn more about Jesus Christ. Depending on where you live, you can find the Church of Jesus Christ closest to you. Brief ICOC Example: Moscow Church of Jesus Christ, Kiev Church of Jesus Christ, Chicago Church of Jesus Christ, etc. And there to learn useful information for yourself. Thanks!v

Do you know? What is a Christian? And who is the disciple of Jesus Christ?When a person enters an educational institution, he / she is considered a student and receives training from the teacher(s) assigned to him / her.The existing rules of this institution apply to the student. Not the personal rule of the teacher, and the rules of the institution. The educational institution is created by the state. For the purpose of training the citizens of this state. Now let's move this model to the spiritual realm. Let's imagine that God is a state, God appoints Jesus Christ as a school founder and Creator. At first, to recruit teachers. After Jesus recruits teachers, He produces personally training them. Since the knowledge of this institution is very special. And no one but Jesus can teach them.Three years later, when the learning process is finished. The educational institution is created, Jesus returns to God, God's desire is fulfilled. The educational institution was created called the Church of Jesus Christ in honor of the one who was its Creator and founder. In this educational institution Jesus appointed some to be: Apostles, other teachers, someone prophets, and so on in the gospel there is a detailed list of the teaching staff of this educational institution. It is this leadership of teachers created and recommended a list of rules of the institution.These rules may have changes one way or the other. Only in matters of the internal life of the Church. Depending on the renewal leadership and the socio-economic life on earth. Also, these updates can not be fundamental which Jesus recommended, but can only affect the internal order of life of the Church. In connection with historical and social changes. Jesus himself is the permanent Director of this institution. From time to time the leadership of the institution is updated, but the Institute itself as the Church continues its process of training and education of the citizens of this state. That is, those people who want to be a citizen of the state. And of course, in the institute there are some internal rules of the institution. And those who want to be part of this socio-spiritual institution should take an active part in accordance with their abilities and education. No one should be invited to this educational institution by force. Training should be voluntary.

And if you consider yourself a Christian, do you see yourself as a participant in this process?

Now, let's move from secular to biblical language and read the described part of this process in the Bible.

Matth.3:16-17 " As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”

By being baptized, Jesus received the power and blessing of God the Father for His creation of Jesus Church. And preaching the "Good News"-"New Testament" Jesus chooses his first disciples. Who later becomes: Apostles, Teachers, Prophets. They also continue to preach the "Good News" as Jesus did. And after Jesus returns to his Heavenly Father and takes a place in the Eternal Ministry, Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to the earth.The Holy Spirit is the unifying link between the head of Jesus and the Church.

Matth.4:18-22 "As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him. Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him."

The very process of the Gospel started by Jesus about the Son of God Jesus Christ. From its beginning to this day has not changed. Since we have received the "Everlasting Gospel" of which Jesus himself testified: "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away."

For this reason, returning to his Heavenly Father. The Lord transfers the power of "Good News" entrusted to Him into the hands of his Apostles.

Matth.28:18-20 " Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

And sending the Holy Spirit to earth made this process irreversible.

Acts.2:4 "When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them."

And this process of training people, far from everyone likes. Whether in Jesus ' time or in our day. For the most part, the obstacles to the "Good News" are due to the ignorance of the people. And also because of the distortion of the "Good News" And also not having the desire to learn and change. And ready to crucify Jesus again and again. Just not to hear The " Good News."

And despite the ignorance of some individuals. God remains true to Himself. About this prophet Isaiah reports so:

Isaiah59:1-2 "Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear. But your iniquities have separated you from your God:your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear."

The longsuffering and love of God gives again and again the opportunity to take advantage of God's mercy. There is no need to wait until these verses of the prophet Isaiah 60:12 come into effect: " For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish;"

Acts 11:19-26 "Now those who had been scattered by the persecution that broke out when Stephen was killed traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, spreading the word only among Jews. Some of them, however, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began to speak to Greeks also, telling them the good news about the Lord Jesus.The Lord’s hand was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord. News of this reached the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. When he arrived and saw what the grace of God had done, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts. He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord. Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul, and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch."

Here at the end of these Bible verses we come to the headline of our text, Who is a Christian? Who is the disciple of Jesus Christ?

What can we pay attention to here? Well,I think this place : " So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch."

In other words, when a person is a long time in the role of a disciple of Jesus and diligently learns himself, and transmits the teachings of Jesus Christ to others, diligently studying. That gradually, they in this process can grow and be called Christians. That is, people who have already begun to understand something in this process of learning, namely, " who is Christ? or " who is the Missia?"

Probably for someone, this conclusion will not be unambiguous. However, this is the process described here in the Bible. I'm just trying to be as objective as possible within the framework of the Bible.

And then there is another conclusion.

Namely, a Disciple of Jesus Christ can grow up to be a Christian, but a Christian, under no circumstances can grow up to be a disciple. First, he must become a Disciple of Jesus Christ (be Baptized as a disciple of Jesus Christ), And this process is irreversible. The Bible can't be turned back!!!

I like the Russian folk song " What is written with a pen, you can't cut it out with an axe"

I hope this publication was useful to you. And remember that it depends only on you how your life will develop!!!

If you like this post, you can also like it If you want to learn more about Jesus Christ. Depending on where you live, you can find the Church of Jesus Christ closest to you. Brief ICOC Example: Moscow Church of Jesus Christ, Kiev Church of Jesus Christ, Chicago Church of Jesus Christ, etc. And there to learn useful information for yourself. Thanks!