Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

A New Command: Our Badge of Identification in the World and Church

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”  John 13:34-35

As we practice the command to love one another . . .

1. We will be known as Jesus’ disciples among unbelievers

a. By our zeal for the Lord: Philippians 2:14-16

b. By the Fruit of the Spirit: Galatians 5:22-24

c. By proclaiming the Gospel: 1 Timothy 4:2, 1 Peter 3:15

2. We will be known as Jesus’ disciples among believers

a. By our zeal for the Lord: Jeremiah 48:10, 1 Corinthians 15:58

b. By the Fruit of the Spirit: 2 Timothy 2:24

c. By faithfulness to Christ’s church: Acts 2:42, Psalm 42:1-4, Hebrews 10:25