Jesus' definition of true Christianity involves dedication, commitment, and sacrifice for His sake and the gospel's.  Although salvation is a free gift from God, Christ demands that we deny ourselves, pick up our cross, and follow Him out of gratitude for what He has done for us.  This message spells out exactly what Jesus meant by His call.  Christianity is not merely about insurance against hell, but its essence is a single-minded focus on developing an intimate relationship with Christ and doing God's will, no matter what the cost.  We must understand the Christian faith as Jesus defined it so that we will know what it is, be able to examine ourselves and see whether or not our lives reflect it, and then commit to living out real Christianity.