discipleship

[ dih-sahy-puhl-ship ]

noun
  1. 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.

  2. the group of original followers of Christ in His lifetime:The key to Jesus' discipleship was his personal trust in his disciples.

Origin of discipleship

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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.

  • He 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 Connor
  • He 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. Barry
  • Browning, 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