Why don't Christians follow the pafh of Jesus?... (believe, disciples, Kingdom)
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1 Peter 2:
21 for to this ye were called, because Christ also did suffer for you, leaving to you an example, that ye may follow his steps
OK. Great. I disagree. I think some Christians DO walk in his steps. Some don't.
You made the statement that none of us do, so back it up. First tell me what you believe Peter was referring to. And then define what a Christian is...and how they aren't following his steps.
1 Corinthians 11:1-2 - Be ye followers of me, even as I also [am] of Christ. (Read More...)
1 Peter 2:21 - For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
Matthew 16:24 - Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any [man] will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Matthew 7:21-23 - Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. (Read More...)
1 John 2:3-4 - And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. (Read More...)
Mark 8:34 - And when he had called the people [unto him] with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
1 Peter 1:14-16 - As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: (Read More...)
Luke 9:23 - And he said to [them] all, If any [man] will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
Matthew 4:19-25 - And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. (Read More...)
John 10:27 - My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
1 Corinthians 11:1 - Be ye followers of me, even as I also [am] of Christ.
Philippians 2:12-13 - Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. (Read More...)
James 2:20-24 - But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
1 Corinthians 11:1-2 - Be ye followers of me, even as I also [am] of Christ. (Read More...)
1 Peter 2:21 - For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
Matthew 16:24 - Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any [man] will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Matthew 7:21-23 - Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. (Read More...)
1 John 2:3-4 - And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. (Read More...)
Mark 8:34 - And when he had called the people [unto him] with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
1 Peter 1:14-16 - As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: (Read More...)
Luke 9:23 - And he said to [them] all, If any [man] will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
Matthew 4:19-25 - And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. (Read More...)
John 10:27 - My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
1 Corinthians 11:1 - Be ye followers of me, even as I also [am] of Christ.
Philippians 2:12-13 - Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. (Read More...)
James 2:20-24 - But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
OK?
Great verses. Still waiting for you to tell me who is a Christian and who isn't. And exactly what the above passages actually look like in real life in 2016 America.
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