Discipleship

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This paper discusses the meaning of discipleship and focuses on the meaning in the context of the Christian religion. The paper reflects upon the Bible and various examples of disciples throughout history in order to better understand its meaning. The paper specifically focuses on the life, learning and temptations faced by Jesus.

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"Originally derived from the Latin word discipulus, the term disciple is applied to someone who 'sits at the feet of' (metaphorically), or learns from, a master, scholar, or teacher - and was, at one time, used mainly for students who were studying the arts and science. However, the meaning of the word in English is narrower than its Latin counterpart, which signifies both disciple and scholar within its implication. Used just once within the Old Testament (Isaiah 8:16), the word is used 233 times in the New Testament, and is often employed as a synonym for believer."

Sample of Sources Used:

• AllaboufollowingJesus.com, Online Article, Christian Discipleship, 2007. Information retrieved 04/12/2007. <www.allaboutfollowingjesus.org/christian-discipleship.htm - 35k ->
• LifeofChrist.com, Online Article, Was Jesus Tempted? 2007. Information retrieved 04/12/2007 < http://www.lifeofchrist.com/life/temptation/summary.asp<
• The Holy Bible, New International Version, International Bible Society.

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