Discipleship

Discipleship is the process of embracing the life and ethic of Jesus Christ because of the hope laid out in the Gospel.

“Discipleship” is a term used to refer to a disciple’s transformation from some other worldview and practice of life into that of Jesus Christ, and so, by way of Trinitarian theology, of God himself.

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Jesus offers a self-referential, and what is perhaps the most definitive, example of discipleship in the Gospel of John 13:34-35: “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another.

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The same process of transformation is also evident in the recorded experiences of the original twelve disciples of Jesus.

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Ubiquitous throughout Christianity is the practice of proselytizing, making new disciples.

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• catechists and catechumens in the early church
• “discipleship” as a reference to the relationship in and process of “discipling”

According to the Book of Acts, at Pentecost with the coming of the Holy Spirit, the disciples take on a new boldness, accuracy and discipline in their discipleship.

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• Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship (Touchstone, 1995)

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Spiritual Formation Resources and Christian Ethics Resources, by Arnold Neufeldt-Fast, Tyndale Seminary, Toronto

“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

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Styles of study

Devotional

The focus of study is on life-application. Scripture is often applied to real-life situations, and authors of devotional studies often include personal stories related to a particular concept.

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Legalism, in Christianity, is a term referring to an improper fixation on law or codes of conduct for a person to merit or obtain salvation, blessing from God, or fellowship with God, with an attendant misunderstanding of the grace of God.

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“Prayer is the converse of the soul with God.” - Charles Hodge

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• Suffering and the Sovereignty of God Conference Messages (MP3s) - Desiring God Conference (scroll down for MP3 links)

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Worship is an active response to the character, words and actions of God, initiated by His revelation and enabled by His redemption, whereby the mind is transformed (e.g. belief, repentance), the heart is renewed (e.g. love, trust), and actions are surrendered (e.g. obedience, service), all in accordance with His will and in order to declare His infinite worthiness.

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