The word disciple is used 261 times in the New Testament. The word “Christian” is only used three times (Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16). To put this in perspective, we have to ask ourselves, What was Jesus referring to when He said teach them everything?

Plainly stated, modern discipleship is not the discipleship of the Bible. The meaning of discipleship, the importance of discipleship, and the lack of it in our modern era are evident in our lives and communities.