Are Christians and Disciples the Same?

Are Christians and Disciples the Same?

Given that for decades the church has separated discipleship from salvation, we need to ask the question: Are Christians and disciples the same? At first, this question seems to be about the meaning of words, but it is really about expectations. A disciple is a learner, a student of someone. The term implies action and obedience. The term Christian, however, tends to refer to a status or position. So are Christians and disciples the same?

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Bill Hull
Co-founder, The Bonhoeffer Project