Principles of Biblical Discipleship

Principles of Biblical Discipleship
What is and what is not biblical discipleship?
What must I do in order to disciple someone?
What must I become if I am to be a disciple-maker?
Biblical discipleship is the act of one person intentionally impacting the life of some other
person in the direction of Christlikeness (2 Timothy 2:2).
Biblical discipleship is…
• Intentional: Discipleship is not simply someone learning about Christ. It is not
accidental. It is intentional. It is not a function of the learning of the learner but of the
teaching of the teacher. Someone must intend to do it.
• Impacting: Discipleship has not happened simply because a student is excited about
or impressed by a teacher. Discipleship happens when there is a change in virtues,
values, beliefs, and lifestyle.
• Personal: Discipleship is not covering material. Neither is it being part of a group (a
class, congregation, family, etc.). Discipleship is one person dealing with another
person personally.
• Christlike: Discipleship is not just a mentee modeling a mentor. The modeling must be
moving in the direction of Christlikeness.

Training material adapted from:
DeWitt, Dr. David A. “Seven Priciples of Biblical Discipleship.” Relational Concepts, Inc.
(http://www.relationalconcepts.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=vk8IFGdozJ4=&tabid=73)
Coleman, Dr. Robert Emerson. The Master Plan of Evangelism. Westwood, NJ: F.H. Revell, 1964. Print.
Coleman, Dr. Robert Emerson. The Master Plan of Discipleship. Old Tappan, NJ: F.H. Revell, 1987. Print.

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