discipleship
the condition or situation of being a disciple, a follower, or a student of some philosophy, especially a follower of Christ:The priest was known for his lifelong discipleship to St. Thomas Aquinas.
the group of original followers of Christ in His lifetime:The key to Jesus' discipleship was his personal trust in his disciples.
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How to use discipleship in a sentence
For these reasons, and because of its transforming influence, we denominated it the principle of discipleship.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II | Francis Augustus CoxHe put before them the terms of discipleship, as the Master put them to the eager scribe, and he did not make them easy.
Black Rock | Ralph ConnorHe brought discipleship to the test of hard sayings, and permitted the departure of those who could not accept them.
Our Lady Saint Mary | J. G. H. BarryBrowning, it is true, shared the discipleship of the first two with Kingsley and Carlyle.
That the gospel does make these a condition of discipleship is plain to every mind.
Bible Emblems | Edward E. Seelye
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