Thematic Bible: Renunciations of all things for Christ
Thematic Bible
Renunciation » Renunciations of all things for Christ » Leaving home and friends
Then Peter started to say to Him, "We have left everything we had and followed you."
So after they had brought the boats to land, they left everything and followed Him.
Renunciation » Renunciations of all things for Christ » Paul's renunciation
Yes, indeed, I certainly do count everything as loss compared with the priceless privilege of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For His sake I have lost everything, and value it all as mere refuse, in order to gain Christ
Renunciation » Renunciations of all things for Christ » Reward promised
So He said to them, "I solemnly say to you, there is no one who has given up home or wife or brothers or parents or children for the kingdom of God, who will not receive in return many times more in this world, and in the next eternal life."
Renunciation » Renunciations of all things for Christ » Leaving business
After this He went out and saw a tax-collector named Levi in his seat at the tax-collector's desk, and He said to him, "Follow me." So he left everything behind, got up and followed Him.
Renunciation » Renunciations of all things for Christ » A condition of discipleship
"Just so, no one of you who does not forsake everything that he has, can be a disciple of mine.