41. Obeying Jesus
All Christians believe that it is Jesus whom we ought to obey. “One who believes in the Son has eternal life, but one who disobeys the Son won't see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.” (John 3:36)
42. Living Water
All Christians believe that Jesus gives living water. "If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, 'Give me a drink,' you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water… the water that I will give him will become in him a well of water springing up to eternal life." (John 4:10b-14b)
43. True Worship
All Christians believe that “God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth." (John 4:24)
44. Offended
All Christians believe that as people in Nazareth “were offended by him” (Matthew 13:57 cf. Mark 6:3) so many are offended by Jesus still and a Christian will often experience rejection by those closest in relationship. "A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and among his own relatives, and in his own house." (Mark 6:4b cf. Matthew 13:57; Luke 4:24; John 4:44)
45. The Message
All Christians believe that the content of Jesus’ preaching was centered on repentance, the kingdom and belief in the gospel. “Repent! For the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand." (Matthew 4:17b) "The time is fulfilled, and the Kingdom of God is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News." (Mark 1:15)
46. Fishers of Men
All Christians believe that several ordinary fishermen were called to become fishers of men, and this has become a symbol of one of the church’s great callings ever since. "Come after me, and I will make you into fishers for men." (Mark 1:17 cf. Matthew 4:19)
47. Authority
All Christians believe that the teachings of Jesus carry great authority, “and they were astonished at his teaching, for his word was with authority.” (Luke 4:32 cf. Mark 1:22, 27; Luke 4:36; Matthew 7:29)
48. Authority to Forgive
All Christians believe that Jesus had the power to forgive sin, saying to a paralytic, paralytic, "Son, cheer up! Your sins are forgiven you." (Matthew 9:2b cf. Mark 2:5; Luke 5:20) Why did Jesus say this? “But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins..." (Matthew 9:6 cf. Mark 2:10; Luke 5:24)
49. Fasting
All Christians believe that there is a time for fasting. Jesus said to them, "Can the friends of the bridegroom mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast.” (Matthew 9:15 cf. Mark 2:20; Luke 5:35)
50. Sabbath Work
All Christians believe that Jesus healed on the Sabbath. Jesus’ explanation was, "My Father is still working, so I am working, too." (John 5:17)
