WHO IS A DISCIPLE?

KEY PRINCIPLE

PRIMARY VERSE

SUPPORTING VERSES

1

What is a true disciple?

True discipleship is whole-life commitment.

Luke 9:23

Luke 14:25–34

2

What is discipleship all about?

Discipleship is all about following Jesus.

Matthew 4:19

Matthew 8:18–22

3

What is the cost of discipleship?

The cost of discipleship is surrendering your life to Jesus.

Matthew 16:25

John 12:25

4

What is the goal of discipleship?

The goal is to know Christ and pass on what you’ve learned to others, to multiply.

Matthew 28:19–20

Acts 1:8

WHAT DOES A DISCIPLE BELIEVE?

5

New Life

Jesus gives us new life.

2 Corinthians 5:17

Romans 6:4

6

New Heart

God gives us a desire for Him.

Ezekiel 36:26

Jeremiah 24:7

7

New Mind

God changes our way of thinking.

Ephesians 4:22–24

Romans 12:2

8

New Spirit

God’s Spirit in us opens our eyes to the truth.

2 Corinthians 3:16

John 16:13

9

God

God exist in three Persons.

Isaiah 45

1 Peter 1:1–2

10

Jesus

Jesus is God in flesh.

Colossians 1:15–22

John 1:1–18

11

The Holy Spirit

God's Spirit lives in us

1 Corinthians 3:16

Romans 8:11

12

Church

We are the Body of Christ, the visible expression of Jesus to the world.

Ephesians 2:19

Philippians 3:20

13

Bible/Truth

God's Word is true and can be trusted.

2 Timothy 3:16

Romans 15:4

14

Prayer

We can talk with God.

1 John 5:14–15

Jeremiah 29:12

15

Worldview

The Bible shapes our perspectives in every area of life.

Romans 12:1–2

1 Corinthians 1:18

16

Mission

God calls us to His mission and empowers us for His purposes.

Mark 16:15

Matthew 28:19–20

HOW DOES A DISCIPLE LIVE?

Character

17

Filled with the Spirit

We’re filled with His Spirit, who equips, guides, and directs us.

Ephesians 5:18

Galatians 5:22

18

Faithful

A disciple is faithful to God and honors Him with his or her life.

Luke 16

1 Corinthians 12

19

Community

A disciple shares life with the family of believers.

Acts 2:42–47

Hebrews 10:25

20

Generously

A disciple freely gives from a glad heart.

Hebrews 13:16

2 Corinthians 9:6–15

21

Valuing Others

A disciple values others and their unique role in the Body of Christ.

Romans 12:3–5

1 Corinthians 12:12–27

22

Accountability

A disciple is open and transparent with other believers in order to live above reproach.

Romans 14:12

James 5:16

23

Unity

A disciple seeks to have unity with other believers.

Romans 15:5-7

Psalms 133:1

24

Peace

A disciple seeks to live at peace with others.

Colossians 3:15

Romans 14:19

25

Justice

A disciple has a passion for justice and a heart for people who are suffering.

Micah 6:8

Proverbs 12:3

26

Humility

A disciple is humble before God and others.

Philippians 2:3–11

1 Peter 5:5–6, James 4:6

27

Repentant

A disciple feels remorse for their sins and genuinely repents.

Luke 5:32

Acts 26:20

28

Wisdom

A disciple receives the wisdom of the Lord through the study of His Word and the leading of the Spirit.

James 1:5

Proverbs 19:20

WHAT DOES A DISCIPLE DO?

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Loves

Love is the defining characteristic of a disciple because it was the defining characteristic of Jesus.

John 13:34-–35

Colossians 3:14, 1 Peter 1:22, 1 John 4

30

Obeys

A disciple’s obedience to God shows his or her devotion to Him.

John 14:21

1 John 2:5

31

Trust

A disciple trusts the Lord no matter what is going on around them.

Proverbs 3:5–6

Psalm 37:3–5

32

Stewards

A disciple is faithful with everything the Lord has given him or her.

1 Peter 4:10

1 Corinthians 4:1–7

33

Shares

A disciple freely shares with others what he or she has because of the generosity that flows from their heart.

Hebrews 13:16

Romans 12:13

34

Serves

A disciple puts others first and seeks to serve people.

Mark 10:43–45

35

Suffers

A disciple understands that they will experience suffering in this world because of their faith.

Philippians 1:29

James 1

36

Endures

A disciple endures and stays strong through the power of the Spirit.

Galatians 6:7

Colossians 1:11

37

Stands Firm

A disciple is equipped by the power of God to stand strong in any circumstance.

Ephesians 6

Galatians 5:1

38

Expects

A disciple lives with expectant hope based on the promises of God in His Word.

1 Thessalonians 4:13–18

39

Invests

A disciple is intentional about pouring into people and spending time helping others grow.

Proverbs 27:17

2 Timothy 2:2

40

Multiplies

A disciple makes disciples by passing on what they have learned and showing others how to follow Jesus.

Matthew 28:19-20

1 Corinthians 15:3