The term "discipled" refers to the process of being trained, taught, and mentored in the teachings and practices of Jesus Christ, as exemplified in the New Testament. This process is central to the Christian faith, emphasizing the transformation of believers into mature followers of Christ. The concept of discipleship is rooted in the Great Commission, where Jesus commands His followers to "make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19).

Biblical Foundation

The foundation of being discipled is found in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, who called His first disciples to follow Him and learn from His teachings and example. In the Gospels, Jesus' relationship with His disciples illustrates the essence of discipleship. He taught them through parables, sermons, and personal interactions, preparing them for their mission to spread the Gospel.

Key Aspects of Discipleship

1. Following Jesus: Discipleship begins with a personal commitment to follow Jesus. In Matthew 4:19, Jesus calls Peter and Andrew, saying, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." This call to follow is an invitation to a transformative journey.

2. Learning and Obedience: A disciple is a learner who seeks to understand and obey the teachings of Christ. In John 8:31, Jesus states, "If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples." This highlights the importance of abiding in His teachings.

3. Imitating Christ: Discipleship involves imitating the character and actions of Jesus. Paul encourages believers to "be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ" (1 Corinthians 11:1). This imitation extends to living a life of love, service, and sacrifice.

4. Bearing Fruit: A key outcome of being discipled is bearing spiritual fruit. In John 15:8, Jesus says, "This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, proving yourselves to be My disciples." The fruit of discipleship includes the development of Christ-like character and the multiplication of disciples.

5. Community and Accountability: Discipleship often occurs within the context of a community of believers. The early church exemplified this in Acts 2:42, where they "devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship." Accountability and mutual encouragement are vital components of the discipling process.

Role of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in the process of being discipled. Jesus promised the Holy Spirit as a Helper and Teacher to guide believers into all truth (John 14:26). The Spirit empowers and equips disciples to live out their faith and fulfill the mission of making disciples.

Practical Application

In contemporary Christian practice, being discipled can take various forms, including personal Bible study, participation in small groups, mentorship relationships, and involvement in church ministries. The goal is to grow in spiritual maturity and to be equipped for service in God's kingdom.

Conclusion

The process of being discipled is an ongoing journey of growth and transformation, rooted in a relationship with Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit. It is a call to live out the teachings of Christ and to actively participate in the mission of making disciples.(imp. & p. p.) of Disciple.3100. matheteuo -- to be a disciple, to make a disciple
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disciple of, train in discipleship; pass: I am trained, discipled, instructed. ...
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The Wyclif of the East --Bible Translation
... He preached, he taught, he "discipled" in every form then reasonable and possible,
and in the fullest sense of his Master's missionary charge. ...
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Acts XIX
... This answer at once revealed to Paul that there was some irregularity in their
religious history; for no one could be properly discipled without learning that ...
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Our Expectation
... the disciples of Christ are produced by miracle. They are all discipled
by being newly-created. Jesus, as he looks upon them all ...
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Acts I
... is made a disciple he becomes a believer; and Matthew and Mark agree in the statement
that he who believes, or in Matthew's style, he who is discipled, is then ...
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The First Native Converts and Christian Schools
... Yesterday we fixed upon the spot, before our gate, in the river. We begin to talk
also of many other things concerning the discipled natives. ...
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An Exhortation to Peace and Unity
... I shall add two texts more; one is Acts 19:2, where we read, That those disciples
which had been discipled and baptized by John, were yet ignorant of the Holy ...
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The Power of Little Things.
... If we have no desire to see the world discipled, to see man brought back
to God, there is something very far wrong in our religion. ...
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Discipled (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Disciple. Multi-Version Concordance
Discipled (3 Occurrences). Matthew 13:52 And he said ...
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Disciple (38 Occurrences)
... baptized only with the baptism of John are disciples (Acts 19:1-4). (2) We have
also the verb, matheteuo, "Jesus' disciple" (literally, "was discipled to Jesus ...
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Ico'nium (6 Occurrences)
... Acts 14:21 Having proclaimed good news also to that city, and having discipled many,
they turned back to Lystra, and Iconium, and Antioch, (See RSV). ...
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Treasures (77 Occurrences)
... Matthew 13:52 And he said to them, 'Because of this every scribe having been discipled
in regard to the reign of the heavens, is like to a man, a householder ...
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Regard (230 Occurrences)
... Matthew 13:52 And he said to them, 'Because of this every scribe having been discipled
in regard to the reign of the heavens, is like to a man, a householder ...
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Arimathe'a (4 Occurrences)
... Matthew 27:57 And evening having come, there came a rich man, from Arimathea, named
Joseph, who also himself was discipled to Jesus, (See RSV). ...
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Proclaimed (114 Occurrences)
... Acts 14:21 Having proclaimed good news also to that city, and having discipled many,
they turned back to Lystra, and Iconium, and Antioch, (YLT). ...
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Reign (468 Occurrences)
... Matthew 13:52 And he said to them, 'Because of this every scribe having been discipled
in regard to the reign of the heavens, is like to a man, a householder ...
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Disciples (277 Occurrences)

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