Question 38 :: What is discipleship?

Answer:

Discipleship is a believer’s act of devoting their life to following Jesus and leading others in this pursuit.

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Children:

Discipleship is following Jesus and helping others follow Jesus.

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Matthew 28:18-20

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” 

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Commentary:

By definition, a disciple is a ‘learner.’  A disciple is one who accepts and assists in the spreading of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus commanded his followers to be disciples who make disciples. This is the core of discipleship. Christian discipleship is the process by which a believer grows in the knowledge and conforms to the image of Jesus Christ by the empowering of the Holy Spirit.  Discipleship can also describe the believer’s efforts in assisting others to trust and follow Jesus. Discipleship includes three parts: Following Jesus (Head) Being changed (Heart) 3. Committing to the mission of Christ (Hands) Discipleship demands valuing Jesus Christ above all else.

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Further Study:

Matthew 10:5-42; 16:24-27; 28:18-20; Luke 9:23-26, 14:25-35; Romans 1:11-17, 10:14-15,17