Doctrine: Discipleship

Question 0

Mt. 28:19-20

Answer 0

Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19, 20 NASB)

Question 1

Milton Jones p. 8

Answer 1

After the public ministry of Jesus, two things had been accomplished.
First, He had filled the minds of the multitudes with His teachings.
Secondly, He had prepared a small group of me who were trained and would be ready after the ascension to gather in the harvest.

Question 2

Acts 4:12

Answer 2

And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12 NASB)

Question 3

Definitions - Milton Jones’ book.

Answer 3

Disciple–A Learner who has conformed his mind, words and actions to that of his master.

Discipling–This is a process by which a Christian with a life worth emulating commits himself for an extended period of time to a few individuals who have been won to Christ, the purpose being to aid and guid their growth to maturity and equip them to reproduce in at least a third spiritual generation.

Multiplying Discipleship–The process by which disciples reproduce according to geometric ratio.

Question 4

Jn 8:12

Answer 4

Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.” (John 8:12 NASB)

Question 5

Lk. 6:40

Answer 5

A pupil is not above his teacher; but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher. (Luke 6:40 NASB)

Question 6

Jn. 8:31

Answer 6

So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; (John 8:31 NASB)

Question 7

Jn. 13:34-35

Answer 7

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:34, 35 NASB)

Question 8

Jn. 15:8

Answer 8

My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples. (John 15:8 NASB)

Question 9

Phil 1:22

Answer 9

But if I am to live on in the flesh, this will mean fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which to choose. (Philippians 1:22 NASB)

Question 10

Gal 5:22-23

Answer 10

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. (Galatians 5:22, 23 NASB)

Question 11

Three concepts taught in Jn. 15

Answer 11

He abides in the Father’s love (Jn. 15:7-8)
He keeps his commandments
He bears fruit.

Question 12

Jn. 15:7-8

Answer 12

If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples. (John 15:7, 8 NASB)

Question 13

Jn. 15:5

Answer 13

I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. (John 15:5 NASB)

Question 14

Three E’s

Answer 14

Evangelizing
Edifying
Equipping

Question 15

2 Pet. 3:9

Answer 15

The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:9 NASB)

Question 16

Lk. 19:10

Answer 16

For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” (Luke 19:10 NASB)

Question 17

Acts 1:8

Answer 17

but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.” (Acts 1:8 NASB)

Question 18

Eph. 4:11-12

Answer 18

And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; (Ephesians 4:11, 12 NASB)