Disciple or Follower: Is There a Difference?

Christian Living, Discipleship

The words “disciple” and “follower” appear throughout the Gospels, often describing the same people in similar contexts. Yet Scripture reveals a significant difference, not between these terms themselves, but between those who learn about Jesus and those whose lives...

What Does It Mean to Be a Disciple of Christ?

Christian Living, Discipleship

Welcome to our six-part series on discipleship, where we’ll dive deep into what it truly means to follow Jesus, be transformed by Him, and live out His mission. In today’s church culture, the word “discipleship” is often used but rarely fully understood. This 6-part...

A Deeper Look into Being a Disciple of Jesus that Becomes Complete in Christ

Discipleship

Greg Ogden in his book Transforming Discipleship, defines a disciple as “The lexical definition of disciple (mathētēs) ‘always implies the existence of a personal attachment which shapes the whole life of the one described as mathētēs, and which in its particularity,...

The Whole Gospel

Biblical Studies, Discipleship

I believe that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. This topic can quickly fall into a debate about works and this is not about works-based righteousness. That said, what is the Gospel? A lot of people know the Gospel for what it is not...

When Does Discipleship Start?

Christian Living, Discipleship

There is a common misunderstanding that discipleship is for the spiritually mature Christian to help another Christian. There are three biblical accounts that I would like to discuss that illustrate that “Go” in Matthew 28:19-20 means now, not waiting until you are...