Believer, Follower, and Disciple

[Elder A.W. Bowman]

Has anyone considered that there might be three levels or types of Christians? Looking at scripture I have concluded that there are indeed three types of Christians.

1. The believer. This is the person who has heard of Jesus, heard of the miracles and wonders that He has performed, and when He comes to town they run to get their healing, their deliverance, or simply to watch Him perform. When Jesus leaves, these folks go back home and tell of the wonders they beheld.

2. The follower. This is the individual who not only believes that Jesus is a might person of God, they are also interested in His teaching. They will follow Him to the mountain, to the sea, or even along the road - at least for a while. But, when the free lunches are over, the teaching becomes too hard to accept, or when some persecution is encountered, they run for home.

3. The disciple. This person loves all of the signs and wonders, they are not only interested in the teaching, but they will apply that teaching to their lives. Finally, when the food runs out and the persecution comes they give it all uo to follow after their Master, regardless of the costs. for they desire to become just like Him.

Any thoughts?

[Elder A.W. Bowman]

Brother Jenkins -

A most excellent observation! You also exposed my failure to aquatically qualify my original conclusions, i.e. that the three types of Christians represents three types of "professing Christians we can encounter in church".

Your opinion concerning what constitutes a "true Christian/believer" is the point I was attempting to make. Thank you for adding that much needed clarification.