What is the difference between a Disciple of Christ and a "Religious Person"?
Tim Keller gives a comparison list":
RP: I obey, therefore I'm accepted.
DoC: I'm accepted, therefore I obey.
RP: Motivation is based on fear and insecurity.
DoC: Motivation is based on grateful joy.
RP: I obey God in order to get things from God.
DoC: I obey God to get to God--to delight and resemble Him.
RP: My identity and self-worth are based mainly on how hard I work, or how moral I am.
DoC: My identity and self-worth are centered on the one who died for His enemies. I am saved by sheer grace.
It is the difference between knowing Jesus and knowing about Jesus.
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