The Meaning of Discipleship: Walking in the Way of Christ and the Apostles Part 2, Book 9

At the center of the life of a true follower of Jesus Christ is the faith of Jesus, by which he was justified and by which he lives. The faith of Jesus operating in the personality of the Christ follower necessarily brings about a life thrust toward Christlikeness - that is, a manifestation of the virtues of the Christian life. It also brings about a life of ministry in accordance with a ministry identity conferred by God Himself and enabled by the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit.