Discipleship Series

The word Disciple in Greek is transliterated mathetes (literally, the learning one) and is derived from the verb manthano which means "to learn". It means "one who learns instruction from another‟, or a disciple is likened to an apprentice who learns from his master tradesman. Thus, a disciple is a person that not only gains knowledge from the teacher but also acts upon it. A disciple therefore follows and a disciple learns from the Teacher. The disciple never replaces the one true Teacher, or takes the role of the teacher. Jesus remains our Teacher and our Lord. This study series into discipleship explores what it really means to be a disciple, within the context of the Great Commission of Matthew 28.

The word disciple in Greek is transliterated mathetes (literally, the learning one) and is derived from the verb manthano which means "to learn". It means "one who learns instruction from another‟, or a disciple is likened to an apprentice who learns from his master tradesman. Thus, a disciple is a person that not only gains knowledge from the teacher but also acts upon it. A disciple therefore follows and a disciple learns from the Teacher. The disciple never replaces the one true Teacher, or takes the role of the teacher. Jesus remains our Teacher and our Lord. This study series into discipleship explores what it really means to be a disciple, within the context of the Great Commission of Matthew 28.

There is a road we have to walk – it is our spiritual journey through life. It is our Emmaus walk where we become aware of God's Presence and we become aware of God's indwelling Spirit within us. The goal of our spiritual journey is to realise God is real, that God is alive and God has always been present with man just as Jesus was present with those who walked to Emmaus. Secondly, we then need to endure on this journey and overcome to the glory of the Lord.  The world is full of stories of Jesus, and the world is also full is lies and deception. We can only know the truth when we meet the Truth. This calls for a real relationship with the Lord, seeking Him and walking with Him daily in Spirit and truth.

Evangelism has been discussed over and over, yet it still seems many Christians are not engaging in evangelism. It seems some think they are not called to evangelise, or not equipped or not trained.  The truth is, if we follow Jesus, then we are called to evangelise, which is nothing more than telling someone about Jesus. From the outset, evangelism is the work and duty of EVERY believer, thus any disciple of the Lord. It is the duty of any disciples to fulfil the Great Commission, which includes making disciples and sharing the Gospel. In Christianity, you can say evangelism is the commitment to or act of publicly preaching (ministry) of the Gospel with the intention of spreading the message and teachings of Jesus Christ.

What you know determines how far you go. The same applies to the Christian life. There are spiritual truths that God wants you to absorb fully. REBORN presents ten such vital spiritual truths that every believer must know. And now with this companion workbook, you can study these truths in depth and derive full benefit from them. The workbook/devotional uses the content of the book to guide you in a day to day study that will enhance your understanding of God’s Word. Each day’s study includes ‘quotes’ from the book, questions and prayer points, mostly fresh content not included in the book. There is also a journal page for detailed personal notes. This workbook/devotional can be used as a standalone resource but is best combined with the book itself for more exhaustive explanation of the different concepts presented. As you go through each day’s study, you will quickly see the difference in your spiritual life. The workbook comes in 3 formats, 7day, 15day and the full 30day devotionals.

So often when we hear the word 'minister' it conjures up images of a person in some or other clothing of the clergy, or who carries a fancy title in the church. The truth is, the concept of a minister has become distorted for hundreds of years. We are all called to administer the Gospel as ministers of the Kingdom. We are all called to be active in the Kingdom of God, fulfilling the Great Commission. We are all called to be disciples of God, and we all have a calling and have been empowered with gifts and abilities to establish the Kingdom of God in the hearts of man. We are all, and not a few, called to 'minister' in accordance to the Great Commission, within various functions as the royal priesthood. Today we sadly sit with so mostly inactive disciples because of wrong teachings, thus disciples who believe they are not called to minister at all! It is time for all disciples to become true servants worth the salt and light in our corporate effort to proclaim the Good News far and wide so that God may be glorified and the lost saved.

When Jesus departed to be with His eternal Father, He gave the church (the ecclesia) a clear mission statement in Matthew 28, which speaks of the Great Commission. And what is the Great Commission, therefore, the mission? Go and make disciples so that the world may be told of Jesus and, therefore, be saved.  Some will say some translations never speak of making disciples, but rather to teach all nations, "baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost". But is the purpose of teaching the nations of Christ not to make disciples? If one teaches someone about Jesus, you are surely equipping them to be a follower of Jesus. And such a follower is a disciple. We are called in God's wisdom and by His Spirit to teach all people about Jesus, for the purpose of making disciples. It doesn't happen automatically. It will take a concerted and decisive effort of the Bride of God. Time is, however, slipping away to get our house in order with God, and now is the time to do so. We are living in the last days, and the day of the Lord's coming is at hand. Billions of people are still lost in every city, town, and village across the world. There is no more time to be playing church or to be consumed with our agendas. We need to come into alignment with God, seek Him, and be awake from our slumber. The church has been slumbering for a long time, lulled into sleep by a false sense of security, peace and a sense of accomplishment. Yet there is a mission to complete, which is the Great Commission. It is God's mission of bringing in the harvest of the lost and broken. Now is the time to get busy with God's business, and His business is about salvation, redemption and restoration. The call to the church to actively engage in this mission, therefore, to make the main thing the main thing, is covered in volumes one and two.

This volume of work explores and unravels the mystery of the Trinity and the debates surrounding the baptism in Spirit and water.  There are doctrines that have been misunderstood, while there are doctrines that are blatantly deceiving and confusing. Such doctrines apply to both the Trinity and the baptisms. As a disciple, it is of great importance to understand these concepts and to abide by the truth.  

When Jesus departed to be with His eternal Father, He gave the church (the ecclesia) a clear mission statement in Matthew 28, which speaks of the Great Commission. And what is the Great Commission, therefore, the mission? Go and make disciples so that the world may be told of Jesus and, therefore, be saved.  Some will say some translations never speak of making disciples, but rather to teach all nations, "baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost". But is the purpose of teaching the nations of Christ not to make disciples? If one teaches someone about Jesus, you are surely equipping them to be a follower of Jesus. And such a follower is a disciple. We are called in God's wisdom and by His Spirit to teach all people about Jesus, for the purpose of making disciples. It doesn't happen automatically. It will take a concerted and decisive effort of the Bride of God. Time is, however, slipping away to get our house in order with God, and now is the time to do so. We are living in the last days, and the day of the Lord's coming is at hand. Billions of people are still lost in every city, town, and village across the world. There is no more time to be playing church or to be consumed with our agendas. We need to come into alignment with God, seek Him, and be awake from our slumber. The church has been slumbering for a long time, lulled into sleep by a false sense of security, peace and a sense of accomplishment. Yet there is a mission to complete, which is the Great Commission. It is God's mission of bringing in the harvest of the lost and broken. Now is the time to get busy with God's business, and His business is about salvation, redemption and restoration. The call to the church to actively engage in this mission, therefore, to make the main thing the main thing, is covered in volumes one and two.