Explain how this teaching might affect the life of disciple today

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A02: Explain how this teaching might affect the life of disciple today

   What is expected of Christians in today’s world is the same for as the first followers as they have to carry their cross even to the point of death e.g. mother Teresa how devoted her life to save all those in third world countries. However Jesus’ first disciples went out and preached the good news to the public, whereas many followers today do not have to do this, but reliance on God is important today as it was with the first followers.

   In essence the mission of the church today remains the same as the mission of the first followers. Some modern day disciples still go out to preach repentance. The missionary scene may well have changed in the twentieth century but the principle remains the same. All Christian churches still work throughout the world:

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        -   caring for the sick;

        -   feeding the hungry;

  • fighting against evil injustice in many countries; and
  • Preaching the message of repentance through medical, educational, social, agricultural and even political ways.

Christian organizations, such as Christian Aid and many others carry on, in modern ways, using modern methods, the mission of the first apostles.

 

Some Christians have a vocation in priesthood; they sacrifice everything aswell but they also give up the security of a family around them. They preach the word of God and care for the sick. These people have great strength and ...

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