DIscipleship Traditional, legalistic concept: Based primarily on Synoptic Gospels, a Pre/Cross – Pre/Resurrection instruction consists of “following” Jesus according to outward commandments and instruction (Since He was not in them as their life.) Presented as arduous, burdensome, and absolute. Forsake all to follow Him. Taking up your cross is considered to be a matter of suffering…
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Thoughts on Legalism vs. Grace
Do we realize that we’re struggling with a legalistic view? Here’s a test: If you believe that you will or won’t be blessed by God, or close to God because of something you’re doing or not doing, you’ve stumbled into legalism.