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The disciple desired to learn not only the teaching of the rabbi, but to imitate the practical details of their life. [2] A disciple did not merely attend lectures or read books, they were required to interact with and imitate a real living person. A disciple would literally follow someone in hopes of eventually becoming what they are. [11]
Joel B. Green suggests that it is unclear what kind of tower is being referred to in the first parable, [2] but notes that the message is that a "thoroughgoing fidelity to God's salvific aim" [2] is required, "manifest in one's identity as a disciple of Jesus."
The Cost of Discipleship (German: Nachfolge [ˈnaːxˌfɔlɡə], lit. ' succession ' or ' following ') is a 1937 book by German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, considered to be a classic of Christian thought.
The term "follow me" refers to following as a disciple would a Rabbi. Any good Rabbi or teacher would have a group of disciples around him learning and doing tasks for their master. France notes that Jesus' statement is unusual as it invites the disciples to take an active part in his ministry. [1]
Therefore, sanctification refers to the state or process of being set apart, i.e. "made holy", as a vessel, full of the Holy Spirit. The term can be used to refer to objects which are set apart for special purposes, but the most common use within Christian theology is in reference to the change brought about by God in a believer, [ 1 ] begun at ...
Nothing is known of Ignatius' life apart from the words of his letters and later traditions. It is said Ignatius converted to Christianity [ 10 ] at a young age. Tradition identifies him and his friend Polycarp as disciples of John the Apostle . [ 11 ]
Jesus The Christ Pantocrator of Saint Catherine's Monastery at Mount Sinai, 6th century AD Born c. 6 to 4 BC [a] Herodian kingdom, Roman Empire Died AD 30 or 33 (aged 33 or 38) Jerusalem, Judaea, Roman Empire Cause of death Crucifixion [b] Known for Central figure of Christianity Major prophet in Islam and in Druze Faith Manifestation of God in Baháʼí Faith Parent(s) Mary, Joseph [c] Jesus ...
Thomas the Apostle (Greek: Θωμᾶς, romanized: Thōmâs; Classical Syriac: ܬܐܘܡܐ, romanized: Tʾōmā, meaning 'the Twin'), [a] also known as Didymus (Greek: Δίδυμος, romanized: Dídymos 'twin'), was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus according to the New Testament.