Discipleship

Definition

A personal relationship with Christ involving adherence to His word, self-denial, taking up one’s cross, and striving for unity with Him.

Episodes

• 195 — Moral Theology — Topic 8. The Moral Teaching of the New Testament.

Related Concepts

• Cross
• Love
• Self-Denial
• Union With Christ

Biblical References

• Matt 6:33 — But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
• Matt 5:10 — *Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them. *
• John 8:31 — *Then Jesus said to those Judeans who had believed him, “If you continue to follow my teaching, you are really my disciples *
• Matt 16:24 — *Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone wants to become my follower, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. *