Discipleship

Who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began. (2 Timothy 1:9 ESV)

 A disciple is defined as a “follower of Jesus,” “a learner,” “one who follows in the master’s footsteps,” “an adherent,” “someone who is aiming to be like Jesus.”
Disciples seek to learn, study, and then follow and apply what their teacher tells them. We are students of Jesus—our Master.
 We seek to not only learn about His life on earth, the truths of God’s Word, and His nature and character, but we seek to follow His example and to live as He taught us to live, to love as He loved, and to live a life of faith.
Discipleship signifies an active relationship between Jesus and His followers. Discipleship is centred on love for Jesus and having a personal relationship with Him.
 It also hinges on faith in His Word. It requires dedication and commitment. It entails openness and obedience to the conviction of the Spirit. —P. Amsterdam [1]

 It is the heart which perceives God and not the reason. That is what faith is: God perceived by the heart, not by the reason. —Blaise Pascal

[1] P. Amsterdam Anchor Discipleship