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“Q&A #21”
Matt 28:16-20; 10:2-4; Acts 1:15-26; Eph 2:19-21;
Lk 1:1-2; 1 Pt 5:13; Acts 16:10-11; 1 Pt 1:13
Q1: What’s the difference between a disciple and an apostle?
Disciple: From the Greek “mathetes,” meaning
student. A disciple is a student of a particular teacher who is committed to learning their philosophy and imitating their way of life.
1. Discipleship is for everyone.
2. You begin your discipleship by faith.
3. You proclaim your discipleship by baptism.
4. You grow your discipleship through obedience.
Apostle: From the Greek, “apostolos,” meaning “one who is sent out.” Apostles were specific men selected from among the disciples and given certain rights, powers, and responsibilities within the early church.
1. Apostles spread the message.
2. Apostles define doctrine.
3. There are no new Apostles.
Q2: Out of the four gospels, Matthew and John were apostles, which means they were eyewitnesses to the events of Jesus’ life. Luke and Mark were not. How can we trust their accounts as accurate if they were not there?
Q3: Which Bible translation should I be reading?