What does it truly mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ?

Paul Washer reminds us that being a disciple means to strive to be like our master, Jesus Christ. It's not just about adhering to principles, wisdom, commands, or precepts found in Scripture. The essence of true discipleship is following a person, Jesus Christ. It's not merely a quest for moral, ethical, or conservative living. It's about modelling one's life after the life of Christ.

In Revelation chapter 14, Scripture speaks of those who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. Such individuals are not just seeking to be moral or ethical, but they're following Jesus Christ. That's the heart of discipleship. It's not just keeping rules, but seeking to be like Jesus Christ in all aspects of life.

1 Peter 2:21 (NKJV): 'For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps.'

It is enough for a disciple to be like his master. And so one of the things I think we need to look at is that there are principles, wisdom, commands, precepts in scripture, but we're following a person. We're not just keeping rules. We're seeking to be like a person. In Revelation chapter 14, it talks about those who follow the lamb wherever he goes.

They're not just wanting to be moral or ethical or conservative. They're following a person. That's what true discipleship is, following Jesus Christ.