Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8100 The life of faith » 8114 discipleship » 8116 discipleship, cost of
The denial of self-interests and desires, and a total commitment to do the will of God, even to the point of death.
The cost of discipleship involves a denial of self-interests and desires
The cost involves self-denial
Matthew 16:24 pp Mark 8:34 pp Luke 9:23 See also Matthew 10:38; Luke 14:27
Self-denial means not living for oneself
Romans 14:7 See also 2 Corinthians 5:15; Galatians 2:20; 1 Peter 4:2
The cost of discipleship is to be carefully considered
Luke 14:28-32
The cost of discipleship means total commitment to the will of God
Total surrender is required
Luke 14:33 See also Philippians 3:7-8
The security of the world is to be resisted
Matthew 8:19-20 pp Luke 9:57-58
Jesus Christ must have first priority
Luke 9:59-60 pp Matthew 8:21-22 See also Matthew 19:16-21 pp Mark 10:17-21 pp Luke 18:18-22; Colossians 1:18
Jesus Christ must come before family ties
Luke 9:61-62 See also Matthew 10:37; Luke 14:26
The cost of discipleship is constant
Luke 9:23
The cost of discipleship includes persecution
John 15:20 See also Acts 14:22; 2 Timothy 3:12
The cost of discipleship includes willingess to suffer and die for Jesus Christ's sake
Matthew 10:38-39 See also Matthew 16:24-25 pp Mark 8:34-35 pp Luke 9:23-24; John 12:25
See also
8120 following Christ 8248 faithfulness 8356 unselfishness 8450 martyrdom 8451 mortification 8461 priorities 8475 self-denial 8481 self-sacrifice 8794 persecution
