CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP – ISA 8:16; 50:4

[By Robert Arthur]

 

A Bible Class Tracts No. 2

Introduction

Discipleship is the biblical concept of modelling, learning and mentoring Christ Jesus. In other words it is the process of learning to become like Christ Jesus. 1 Cor 11:1 

The Greek word disciple “mathetis” means “one who engages in learning through instructions from someone who has reputation or particular set of views.” And the Latin comes from the word “discipulus” which also means “a learner or student.”

In the ancient biblical world the word disciple was mainly applied to someone who imitated both the life, views and teachings of his master. 

Sometimes applied to the followers of Moses. Jn 9:28, John the Baptist. Mt 9:14, the Pharisees. Mt 22:16. But mostly to the followers of Christ Jesus. Mt 5:1, Mk 7:17

Discipleship involves a call to fully counting the cost, carrying one’s cross and surrounding one’s self to the Lord. Lk 9:23; 14:28-32.  

Hence our discipleship is to the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Lk 9:57, Col 3:24

Characteristics Of A Disciple

1. A disciple follows and imitates Christ Jesus. 1 Cor 11:1, Mt 10:24, Rev 14:4

2. A disciple exercises his faith in Christ Jesus. Acts 8:37

3. A disciple believes in the doctrine of Christ Jesus. Isa 8:16

4. A disciple teaches by passing Christ’s faith to others. 2 Tim 2:2, Isa 50:4

5. A disciple denies himself and carries the cross of Christ. Lk 9:16 

6. A disciple quickly learn things from his master and tries to apply them. Lk 6:40

7. A disciple continues to abide in the word of Christ. Jn 8:31

8. A disciple desires to grow in the grace and knowledge of the everlasting God. 2 Pet 3:18

9. A disciple sees himself as babe who needs the spiritual milk of God’s word so he may grow to salvation. 1 Pet 2:2

10. A disciple continually accept that he is still a servant own by his master and does his biddings. 1 Cor 7:22, Lk 17:7-10

11. A disciple is committed to serving Jesus Christ alone. Lk 14:25-27

12. A disciple has the pure heart of a servant. Mt 23:11

13. A disciple is always obedience and calls God as his father. 1 Pet 1:14-17

14. A disciple works earnestly to win souls for Christ. Mt 28:18

15. A disciple is fully sure of his election and thus add to the Christian grace. 2 Pet 1:4-12

16. A disciple does his best to bear good fruits. Jn 15:16

17. A disciple demonstrates a deeper love for his brethren. Jn 13:34-35

18. A disciple as a servant is prepared to do the will of his Lord. Lk 12:47

19. A Christian disciple fully counts the cost before following. Lk 14:28-32 

20. A disciple as steward carefully prepares and watches for the return of his master. Lk 12:35-42

Conclusion

The call to become a Christian disciple is an obligation. This means that we are to be committed to our training, worthy of trust and be a follower. There is a room for the disciple to grow and mature to become like his master. Henceforth our discipleship is to the Lord, and only Him we have to surrender our will and self. Mt 6:24 

    

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