Posted by Elijah-Richard Smit on May 08, 2012 at 03:19:16:
In Reply to: Really well written article posted by ammyjames on May 07, 2012 at 06:01:21:
Elijah-Below are the words of Richard Smit, the site's debative mascot who worries about worshipping Jesus more than telling those around him about Jesus. Perhaps he should apply his following point to ALL that he reads
QUOTING AUTHORS
I’m slowly beginning to realize and understand just how important it is that when one quotes any author that one quotes them correctly and fairly in a manner that is balanced, comprehensive and unbiased, and in no way changes what they are saying or attempting to put across to their readers, even if one agrees or disagrees with them
Elijah-In another post by Mr Smit he again contradicts himself as the connection is made that in the bible a disciple (not Christian) is a follower of Jesus. ALSO
Jesus makes it very clear that a follower of of Jesus MUST ALSO LIVE IN THE WAY OF GOD BY CHOICE JUST AS JESUS DID
Matthew 10:1 & Luke 6:13
The word disciple is a New Testament term meaning a learner or pupil, and therefore follower, and is used both for the twelve disciples and Apostles, and for believers in general. It is also applied to the followers of others, including the followers of John the Baptist and the followers of the Pharisees.
The word discipleship does not appear in the Bible, but is frequently used for the “way of life” expected of those who follow Jesus. The meaning is especially common in the Gospels, where Jesus explains that it involves committing ones whole life to God. He, Jesus is the model for discipleship, with the Cross as its symbol (Mark 8:34-35) and His SERVANTHOOD its pattern (Mark 10:42-45)
He asked rather “insignificant men” to take an almost “cosmic (very broad) view” of their mission, for on them He would build (foundation) His Kingdom, and they were to cast their nets and rays, over the rest of humanity, in all nations.