Editorial April 3, 1926 Issue

Discipleship

Duncan Sinclair

When one thinks of the disciples, one generally has in thought the little band whom Jesus gathered around him during his ministry. The twelve men who comprised it went about with him on his journeys throughout the land, listened to his words explanatory of eternal Life, and witnessed the healings he accomplished through his knowledge of God and his understanding of spiritual law. In this way, and by talks he had with them when alone, on the things of Spirit and Truth, they were prepared for the work of spreading the truth among their fellow-men.

The disciples, then, were followers of the Master, those who accepted his words as explanatory of spiritual things, and who were convinced that both his words and his works testified to his Sonship with God, or, in other words, that his words and works proved him to be the Messiah, the one foretold by the prophets, who should reveal the Christ to mankind. The disciple band of twelve, with the exception of the one who betrayed him, remained loyal to the teaching and practice of their great Teacher and friend; and the New Testament bears striking witness to the faithfulness with which, amid misunderstanding and persecution, they carried the truth to men and helped to establish the early Christian church.

But Christian discipleship is not limited to those early pioneers of Christianity. It is correct to think of all who are striving to follow the Master's teachings and example as his disciples. Immediately this is conceded, however, questions may arise as to what exactly were his teachings. And although the words which he used in expounding them, as the four Gospels record them, are simple, everybody knows how numerous are the Christian sects which have sprung into existence because of different interpretations of these teachings.

Enjoy 1 free Sentinel article or audio program each month, including content from 1898 to today.

Send a comment to the editors
NEXT IN THIS ISSUE
Article
Among the Churches
April 3, 1926
Contents

We'd love to hear from you!

Easily submit your testimonies, articles, and poems online.

Submit