Ask Pastor John What Is Discipleship and How Is It Done?
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Jan 25, 2016 
John Piper, pastor, theologian, and founder of Desiring God, gives a concise mini-bio and tackles what discipleship means. He explains the Greek senses of making disciples. He explores where and how disciple-making happens and reviews New Testament models and everyday roles for Christians. The focus is on aims, practices, and the variety of settings for forming people to think, feel, and act like Jesus.
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Disciple Is Simply A Christian
- Discipleship in the New Testament equals being a Christian, not a second-stage believer.
- John Piper explains Acts 11.26 and shows disciple = Christian, opposing staged-convert frameworks used by some ministries.
Make Disciples Means Conversion Plus Lifelong Teaching
- The verb 'to make disciples' can mean conversion or the full process of conversion, baptism, and lifelong teaching.
- John Piper cites Acts 14.21 and Matthew 28:19–20 to show make disciples spans immediate conversion to lifelong obedience formation.
Use Every Way To Proclaim The Gospel
- Use many methods to bring unbelievers to Christ; there is no single discipling strategy.
- John Piper emphasizes creativity: preaching, living the gospel, and varied witness are all valid entry points.
