The gospel confronts us with the hopelessness of our sinful condition. But we don't like what we see of ourselves in the gospel, so we shrink back from it.

The price of our non-discipleshi p is high for those without Christ.

My biggest fear, even now, is that I will hear Jesus' words and walk away, content to settle for less than radical obedience to Him.

Do we believe the reward found in Jesus is worth the risk of following Him?

We live in a church culture that has a dangerous tendency to disconnect the grace of God from the glory of God.

Disciple making also involves teaching people to obey all that Christ has commanded us. Now some might say, "Isn't that what preachers are supposed to do?" And in one sense, the answer to this question is yes. God has clearly called and gifted some people in the church to teach his Word formally. At the same time, he has commanded every follower of Jesus to teach his Word relationally.

The faith in Christ that saves us from our sins involves an internal transformation that has external implications.