The Marks of a Disciple part 2

MARKS OF A DISCIPLE... 1. One who abides in the words of Jesus - Jn 8:31 a. This would imply being a diligent student of the teachings of Christ b. It also requires one to be a doer of the Word - Mt 7:21-27; Jm 1:21-25 2. One who loves the brethren - Jn 13:34-35 a. With a love patterned after the love of Jesus ("as I have loved you") b. With a love that is visible to the world ("by this all will know") c. Made possible when we have been born again - 1Pe 1:22-23 3. One who bears much fruit - Jn 15:8 a. Notice the word "much" (also found in verse 5) b. Jesus is not talking about an occasional good deed c. But a lifestyle which prompts people to glorify God! - Mt 5:16