eric echols Following God, Spirituality, theology

Jesus’ call to be His disciple is a demanding call

This is a three part series on Jesus' call to be His disciple Mark 1:16–20 Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 17 And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers … Continue reading Jesus’ call to be His disciple is a demanding call

eric echols Following God, Spirituality, theology

What does it mean to repent and believe?

When Jesus started preaching in Galilee, He tells us the Kingdom of God is at hand. Because Jesus is King...His kingdom is both a present reality and a future hope. In the person of Jesus Christ, we are confronted with the Kingdom of God. The coming of the Kingdom of God is God's person visitation … Continue reading What does it mean to repent and believe?

eric echols Disciple Making, Following God, Spirituality

Discipleship Requires A Cross

The only way to follow Jesus is to die to yourself everyday.I wish there was an easier way. Instead of giving up the life I have...wouldn't it be nice to simply add Jesus to my existing life? But Jesus doesn't give that as an option. Following Jesus requires a cross. Jesus says the only way to … Continue reading Discipleship Requires A Cross

eric echols Disciple Making, Following God, Spirituality

The Greatest Question

The greatest question any of us will ever be asked is "Who is Jesus?" It's a question that has to be settled by every individual: male or female, young or old, rich or poor. It's a question you cannot avoid or put off because it holds eternity in its hand. It's the question Jesus asked … Continue reading The Greatest Question