Traditionally explained as a derivative of discere "to learn," but the second element -pulus is neither a known word nor a suffix. According to an alternative explanation, the base is nominalized from an unattested verb *discipere, putatively, "to grasp, comprehend," from dis- dis- and cap...
The meaning of DISCIPLE is one who accepts and assists in spreading the doctrines of another. How to use disciple in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Disciple.
Jesus often pointed out that true discipleship involves understanding and living out the spirit of the law, which is love and mercy, rather than mere legalistic adherence. This moment serves as a reminder of the importance of humility and openness to God's revelation, as opposed to rigidly clin...
As far as I can tell, the term “prophetic message” was first applied to mission research by Jim Montgomery, who began his missionary career in the Philippines. In 1989 Montgomery published a significant book entitled DAWN 2000, which includes an entire chapter on “the prophetic message.” A...
realize something was not right. Either the people didn’t truly repent, or they delayed baptism after repentance. Now my experience and that of many disciples is that as soon the person comes up out of the water, a struggle ensues as the kingdom of darkness tries to hold on. But it ...
Then He told them, “For this reason, every scribe who has been discipled in the kingdom of heaven is like a homeowner who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.”Berean Literal BibleAnd He said to them, "Because of this, every scribe having been discipled into ...
Paideia is "the act of providing guidance for responsible living, upbringing, training, instruction," in our literature chiefly as it is attained by "discipline, correction."10 The verb paideuō means "to discipline with punishment."11 A paideutēs is "an instructor, teacher," in verse 9 ...
11By faith Abraham, even though he was past age -- and Sarah herself was barren -- was enabled to become a father because he considered him faithful who had made the promise.12And so from this one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky ...
A major step in resolving as well as preventing conflict, is by being thoughtful and considerate of others instead of being self-centered. I believe this is why the New Testament has so much to say in regard to considering others above ourselves. ...
write.When I received an email about William Henry’s response to my papers on Nibiru and Sitchin’s cylinder seal (VA 243), my first thought was, “How much time and I going to have to waste responding to this?”Turns out I had to spend a good bit, as Henry’s response was ...