Photo by joshua earle on unsplash there is no question among orthodox christians, i. The disciples, imitating christ, performed works of mercy healing, feeding, etc. We are gods children through the new birth and through adoption. Instruction concerning women in the worship service. And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end, that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience. The imitation of christ by thomas a kempis goodreads. Because with out him i can do nothing i want to be pure. To know that, we need to identify what was at the core of his life. I used it daily as a reflection how weak and full of sins we are. And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end, that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises hebrews 6. The purpose of this book is to show you how, by gods grace and the power of the holy spirit within you, you can operate like god, even in the midst of perilous times, and come out on top. And you should imitate me, just as i imitate christ. I only ask you to imitate me in points in which i imitate christ.
Paul knew he followed jesus, so he did not hesitate to tell the. Imitate me as i imitate christ pastor santhosh desabattula. Be ye followers of me, even as i also am of christ. What is needed is a sincere faith in christthe kind of faith that fuels quick and humble repentance. Paul asks his disciples to imitate his life as he imitates jesus, and so to imitate paul was to imitate jesus. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love. North bronx ghana seventhday adventist church recommended for you. Therefore be imitators of god, as beloved children. Oct 30, 2002 imitate me, just as i also imitate christ. They think about what they want right nownot about the consequences. Note two things in the phrase, as beloved children.
We must be teachable enough to receive correction from wherever god kindly brings it. Apr 26, 2018 by greg laurie imitate me, just as i also imitate christ. The basis of this life access and bond between the. He found a girl he was in love with, and he took her home to meet his parents. Pauls disciples were then models for others to imitate and so a multiplication pattern was initiated. As we are spiritually transformed by gods holy spirit romans 12. Contemporary english version you must follow my example, as i follow the example of christ. Does anyone know where the verse is imitate me as i imitate christ i am a mess at the moment i find it hard praying but in my heart i just want to be like jesus. Sep 20, 2011 1 be imitators of me, just as i also am of christ. Contrary to much popular thought, all people are not. Jun 07, 2014 the context is very specific how we should imitate god.
Joseph and mary were humble enough to receive correction from their 12yearold son. Instructions about head coverings now i praise you because you always remember me and keep the traditions just as i delivered them to you. Paul also directed the first believers to follow the examples of their leaders see philippians 3. Aug 02, 2019 paul elsewhere called believers to imitate him. His wellloved work, the imitation of christ, was written between 1420 and 1427 presumably as four booklets intended to instruct the novices of his community. David guzik commentary on 1 corinthians 11, where paul addresses women in the. Jun 27, 2015 imitate me as i imitate christ 1 corinthians 11. Imitate me, just as i also imitate christ 1 corinthians 11. As children should imitate their parents in preference to all. The invitation to have someone imitate you as you imitate christ can be daunting. King james bible be ye followers of me, even as i also am of christ. These things i have spoken to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full. As a youth pastor i do want to live in a way that my students see me as a reflection of christ and as a result strive to live the same. But i want you to know that christ is the head of every man, and the man is the head of the woman, and god is the head of christ.
The pulpit commentary restricts pauls call to imitation. The word here is the same as the one in i corinthians 11. These verses clearly invite the brethren to observe the apostles conduct, judge if it conforms to the life christ lived and taught, and choose to live that way as well john w. It was first and foremost that he loved jesus christ above all else.
We are looking forward to the return of the lord jesus christ. God used calvins institutes to show me where i was wrong. Many people have tried to imitate christ and they have found it impossible. Paul knew he followed jesus, so he did not hesitate to tell the corinthian christians to imitate his walk with the lord. Contextual overview 1 imitate me, then, just as i imitate christ. Let us therefore walk with the wise and copy their ways as they follow christ, our wisdom, that we might also become wise prov. What is needed is a sincere faith in christ the kind of faith that fuels quick and humble repentance. And we eagerly await a savior from there, the lord jesus christ, 21 who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body. Here was a gentile church in thessalonica imitating the jewish christian churches in judeaand paul commends them for it.
Follow my example, as i follow the example of christ. Andrew ewoo day 4 of crusade imitation of christ duration. Paul was conscious of the impact his choices in life had on those. There is no authority except that which god has established 1.
In conclusion may we do as paul said, imitate me, just as i also imitate christ 1 cor. Deep calls unto deep at the sound of thy waterfalls. Every man who prays or prophesies with something on his head dishonors his head. We are to follow paul only to the degree that he followed christ.
The reference in verse 11 makes it clear that he seeks to imitate christ and urges others to imitate christ by imitating him. Sermon by pastor christian shields on what true discipleship looks like. See more ideas about bible scriptures, bible verses and bible. Reading this book this morning was like drinking deep of christs love. Sep 27, 2015 sermon imitate his prayer life by pastordoctor. Oct 23, 2018 how and why do christians imitate christ. By greg laurie imitate me, just as i also imitate christ. And just as the philippians could imitate paul whom they saw in the flesh, we can imitate mature, godly men and women in our lives who are clearly shaped by the cross. A member of the brothers of the common life, he was ordained a priest in 14. Imitate me sermon by christian cheong, 1 corinthians 4. It was robert stephanus, a parisian book printer, who took over the verse divisions. Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to. The head of every man is christ, the head of woman is man, and the head of christ is god.
As we sat at the table one day last week, my oldest son began protesting about his little sister always copying him. Jesus tells his disciples to follow him, and in doing so his disciples did as he did. The context is very specific how we should imitate god. Paul offers himself as an example of someone who put others first. He will remind you of my way of life in christ jesus, which is exactly what i teach everywhere in. Paul warns his children 15 even if you have ten thousand guardians in christ, you do not have many fathers. Let me show you how to imitate god and get results. Advice about worship i praise you for always thinking about me and for carefully following the traditions that i. Just as the father has loved me, i have also loved you. When she imitates his laugh or eats her french fries before her burger like he does, it annoys him. It is a book that calls one deeper and farther in to the heart of god. To imitate, according to the bible, is simply to follow.
The issue for the apostle was always the presentation of christ and him. But i want you to understand that christ is the head authority over of every man, and man is the head of woman, and god is the head of christ. Christian standard bible imitate me, as i also imitate christ. If we are to say, imitate me as i imitate christ, then we had better be like christ.
Wherefore, i beseech you, be ye followers of me it should rather be translated, be ye imitators of me. Jun 18, 2017 1 imitate me, just as i also imitate christ. Christian order imitate me, just as i imitate christ. Good news translation imitate me, then, just as i imitate christ. Oct 10, 2006 paul is so convinced that what he is doing is right and godly, that he urges others to imitate him. Thomas a kempis wrote this devotion in such a way to fan the flame in our soul with beautiful gentle words. As the image of christ is imprinted in our lives, we ought to be willing to say to others, follow me because in me you will see what jesus is like and what it means to follow him. Paul is so convinced that what he is doing is right and godly, that he urges others to imitate him. We are all called to be examples for those we disciple just as paul told us to follow his example which he learned directly from jesus. Enduring word bible commentary 1 corinthians chapter 11. Preached on 112716 at christian life church, cedar rapids. We should imitate jesus, the son of god, in routine faithfulness. Paul similarly invites his hearers in corinth to imitate him as he imitates christ 1 cor 11. As gods beloved children, we are to imitate him in loving one another, just as christ sacrificially loved us.