What does it mean to live as a disciple of Jesus?

Carlton McLeod discusses the identifying characteristics of a disciple of Christ. Discipleship is not just about verbal confession, but also about living a life that reflects Christ's teachings. A disciple prays, attends church, studies and discusses the Scriptures, disciples their own children, preaches the gospel, and commits to holiness. The full-orbed view of a disciple's lifestyle reveals the light of Christ within them. The power of the Gospel transforms their lives so they joyfully live for Him. That's the mark of a true disciple.

Matthew 5:16 (NKJV): "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."

I think I identify a disciple of Jesus by the fruit of their lives, certainly their verbal confession, but Disciples tend to live a certain way. The whole point of discipleship is not just words, but it's also a life. And so you see a disciple pray, you see a disciple attend church, you see a disciple read the scriptures and talk about the scriptures, you see a disciple disciple their own children and preach the gospel. You see a disciple committed to holiness. I think if you you look in a full-orbed way at who this person is you can easily see the light of Christ in them.

And that is the power of the gospel. When the Lord saves us, He saves us. Great is the salvation of the Lord and we give our lives to Him and happily so.