A True Disciple

gospel entails, including our sanctification, our position in Christ, our freedoms as a new creation, and our guarantee of eternal life at Christ ’ s return. This enables us to be firmly established in our faith (Col 2:7) and not “ carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes (Eph 4:13). Paul exhorts us concerning these things by saying, having done all, then, stand firm (Eph 6:13). Therefore, we can stand with confidence and boldness, and without fear as we apply the truth which makes us free.

We are to behave as citizens of the kingdom of Christ

Kingdom Conduct

Contending for the faith involves conducting ourselves in a manner “ worthy of the gospel of Christ, ” according to Paul in Philippians 1:27. The word “ conduct ” carries with it the idea of behaving as a citizen of a state or country. We are to behave as citizens of the kingdom of Christ. What does that lifestyle look like? Paul writes, “ Flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure

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