Who`s Disciples Are We?

[Shylynne]

I read this statement, and it contains such truth I had to  share it...

We are living in a day when so many professing Christians are being raised, spiritually, on commentaries and other good books about the Bible. Seemingly, very few in comparison know how to effectively use their Bibles -- to study it, memorize key passages, and meditate upon it.

In reality we are becoming disciples of key Christian leaders, but not of Christ, who said "If you abide in My Word, then you are truly disciples of mine; and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." (John 8:31-32, NAS). Commentaries and good books have their place in our lives -- but they are no substitute for the Word of God itself.

[Petro]

Amen, How true.


Petro

[nChrist]

Oklahoma Howdy to Shylynne,

AMEN!

As an analogy, the Holy Bible is the 8 course meal, and anything else is simply an appetizer or an after dinner mint.

Love In Christ,
Tom  

[Palmoni]

  well, since Paul says he is the Apostle to the Gentiles, and 5 times time us to follow his lead ... i would say tha I am a disciple of Paul.

[Ambassador4Christ]

well, since Paul says he is the Apostle to the Gentiles, and 5 times time us to follow his lead ... i would say tha I am a disciple of Paul.

Paul teaches my Gospel, and Paul is my Apostle.

Grace & Peace

[Shylynne]

well, since Paul says he is the Apostle to the Gentiles, and 5 times time us to follow his lead ... i would say tha I am a disciple of Paul.

uh...disciple of a dead man?

so hows that working for ya  

[ebia]

well, since Paul says he is the Apostle to the Gentiles, and 5 times time us to follow his lead ... i would say tha I am a disciple of Paul.

uh...disciple of a dead man?

so hows that working for ya  

I don't think he'd be too chuffed either:

12What I mean is this: One of you says, "I follow Paul"; another, "I follow Apollos"; another, "I follow Cephas[1] "; still another, "I follow Christ."
13Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized into[2] the name of Paul?

[Shylynne]

I have no idea what chuffed means...but good quote ebia lol.

BEP it is so a bible study...sorta  

[nChrist]

BEP it is so a bible study...sorta    

Oklahoma Howdy to Shylynne,

   UM??, everyone forgot their Bibles and there are no Scriptures to discuss. Nobody even brought a commentary or a good book about the Bible.  

Don't take it personal - notice the smilies. The Bible Study Area is reserved for the Holy Bible, Scriptures, and discussion of Scriptures.

Love In Christ,
Tom

[ollie]

well, since Paul says he is the Apostle to the Gentiles, and 5 times time us to follow his lead ... i would say tha I am a disciple of Paul.

uh...disciple of a dead man?

so hows that working for ya  

It works through Paul's living word inspired of the Holy Spirit.
Christians are disciples of Jesus Christ who adhere to His word through the inspired word of His apostles and others.

[Reba]

Paul's living word?
 And all this time i thought the Bible was God's Word ...That Jesus is/was the Word...........  poor silly me


Some one please esplane to me how i am miss understanding this .....

[Shylynne]

BEP it is so a bible study...sorta    

Oklahoma Howdy to Shylynne,

   UM??, everyone forgot their Bibles and there are no Scriptures to discuss. Nobody even brought a commentary or a good book about the Bible.  

Don't take it personal - notice the smilies. The Bible Study Area is reserved for the Holy Bible, Scriptures, and discussion of Scriptures.

Love In Christ,
Tom

Tis ok BEP...I was just letting you know that I noticed that you noticed that I was`nt preaching the word there and you moved me   ...oh and your are definately instant in and out of season lol.


Reba I think the reasoning of some is meant to remain confusing  *still laughing*

[ebia]

I have no idea what chuffed means...but good quote ebia lol.

Chuffed = pleased.  English slang.

[The Crusader]

Paul's living word?
 And all this time i thought the Bible was God's Word ...That Jesus is/was the Word...........  poor silly me


Some one please esplane to me how i am miss understanding this .....

Yes I agree, you are silly.

[JudgeNot]

Rom 8:38-8:39 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.  

I can't be separated from Him.  Paul is between Him and I - Paul, I will meet some day - a wonderful teacher whom I will never equal.  But I will die for Him - not for Paul.  Paul would be appalled at anything less.  I am HIS disciple - not Paul's.

(Unless I am misreading the original question.)