cacao:
The disciple is the one that has submitted to follow and learn from Jesus Christ in other to become like Him in all things. It is when a disciple life become to reflect and manifest the image and likeness of Christ that people call him/her Christian »Christ- Likeness » one that follow Christ and learning Christ to the point the he become like HIM is a christian. Beloved don't let anyone deceive you no one can actually become christian without first be Christ disciple. Thanks you as you study the for yourself to confirm this from the pages of the Bible. Whatsapp 09028511269 for any further interest on this matter. God bless you, happy sunday.

Hello sir, let me first submit that nobody is here to deceive anybody, we are only sharing our different views in light of the bible. Back to the topic, I think where some people are confused is because the word disciple was mentioned before d word Christian. That does nt make disciple less superior than christian. You hear people going to school of discipleship after giving their life to Christ (Christian) and not the other way.

kenny905:
Oh I get it....You are on of those people that believe Mohammed got the kuran from God...I just wonder y the name of Jesus appear many times in the kuran than that of Mohammed....even he d Mohammed said I don't know where I'll end up Surah 46:9......and clearly u don't know the meaning of #Christ.....Stop listening to ur imams they will only brainwash u into becoming a suicide bomber

i am not a muslim,i am a disciple of Jesus. I follow Jesus only. He is my only shepherd or pastor. To know more,pls check my profile and topics

femi4:
Woe unto you and other false teachers

But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive opinions. They will even deny the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. 2 Even so, many will follow their licentious ways, and because of these teachers the way of truth will be maligned. 3 And in their greed they will exploit you with deceptive words. Their condemnation, pronounced against them long ago, has not been idle, and their destruction is not asleep.

Paul was deceived and so are Christians. All that Paul needed to confirm the person or voice talking was Jesus was for the voice to say i am Jesus. Forgetting that Jesus said many will come in my name Matt 24:5. Paul was deceived and Christians are being deceived. Pls come out of Christianity and follow Jesus. I am a disciple of Jesus.

rexben:
Paul was deceived and so are Christians. All that Paul needed to confirm the person or voice talking was Jesus was for the voice to say i am Jesus. Forgetting that Jesus said many will come in my name Matt 24:5. Paul was deceived and Christians are being deceived. Pls come out of Christianity and follow Jesus. I am a disciple of Jesus.

Lmao!!!


Oh same fake Jesus talked to Ananians

10 In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord called to him in a vision, “Ananias!”

“Yes, Lord,” he answered.

11 The Lord told him, “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. 12 In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.”

13 “Lord,” Ananias answered, “I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your holy people in Jerusalem. 14 And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name.”

15 But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel. 16 I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.”

femi4:
Olodo! Show me Paul teachings from the bolded

twas Paul and bananas that taught and not the likes of James as you mentioned. Christianity has made you blind, pls check Acts 11:26 again. Pls now judge, who is the olodo here?

rexben:
twas Paul and bananas that taught and not the likes of James as you mentioned. Christianity has made you blind, pls check Acts 11:26 again. Pls now judge, who is the olodo here?

Lolz....Initially you said only Paul taught. After rechecking the scripture, you saw "They taught" and your foolish mind had to quickly add Barnabas.

Anyway, a liar will always defend a lie with another lie.

As usual, you have no scriptures to back your claims.

Now open your eyez and read carefully:

Barnabas was sent to them first to see how they were doing before departing to look for Saul.

News of this reached the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. 23 When he arrived and saw what the grace of God had done, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts. 24 He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord.

25 Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul, 26 and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch

The more you try to corrupt the scripture, the more you are sounding like a fool

SHALOM!

A Disciple of YAHSHUA is a person who has made every Sacrifice necessary to explicitly obey Yahshua's Teachings.

. LUKE 14:25-34.

25. And there went great multitudes with him:
and he turned, and said unto them,
26. "If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother,
and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters,
yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my Disciple.
27. "And whosoever doth not bear his cross,
and come after me, cannot be my Disciple.
28. "For which of you, intending to build a tower,
sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost,
whether he have sufficient to finish it?
29. "Lest haply, after he hath laid the Foundation,
and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,
30. "Saying,

'THIS MAN BEGAN TO BUILD,
AND WAS NOT ABLE TO FINISH.'

31. "Or what king, going to make war against another king,
sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able
with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him
with twenty thousand?
32. "Or else, while the other is yet a great way off,
he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.
33. "So likewise, whosoever he be of you
that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my Disciple.
34. "Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour,
wherewith shall it be seasoned?"

. JOHN 8:30-32.

30. As he spake these words,
many believed on him.
31. Then said Jesus to those Jews
which believed on him,
"If ye continue in my Word,
(then) are ye my Disciples indeed;
32. "And ye shall know The Truth,
and The Truth shall make you free."

ONLY A DISCIPLE OF YAHSHUA HAS THE RIGHT TO CALL THEMSELVES A CHRISTIAN.

. ACTS 11:26.

26. And when he had found him,
he brought him unto Antioch.
And it came to pass,
that a whole year
they assembled themselves with the Church,
and taught much people.
And the Disciples were called Christians
first in Antioch.

"CHRISTIAN" means "LIKE CHRIST."

These days, all sorts of SINNERS call themselves "CHRISTIANS."

That is NOT appropriate.

femi4:
Lolz....Initially you said only Paul taught. After rechecking the scripture, you saw "They taught" and your foolish mind had to quickly add Barnabas.

Anyway, a liar will always defend a lie with another lie.

As usual, you have no scriptures to back your claims.

Now open your eyez and read carefully:

Barnabas was sent to them first to see how they were doing before departing to look for Saul.

News of this reached the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. 23 When he arrived and saw what the grace of God had done, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts. 24 He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord.

25 Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul, 26 and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch

The more you try to corrupt the scripture, the more you are sounding like a fool

But you said James taught too,you lied or let me say you don't even know your scripture. You better leave the scriptures and come to Jesus for eternal life. 39 You study the scriptures thoroughly because you think in them you possess eternal life, and it is these same scriptures that testify about me, 40 but you are not willing to come to me so that you may have life.
John 5:39-40

This reply of mine is only for serious seekers of the kingdom. In mathew 28. v 19 JESUS told his disciples to go and make disciples of the people of the world. We are now in endtime. Disciples of Jesus are been made and prepared thru the holyghost school. Discipleship must conform to John 10.27.
Jesus must be speaking to you because you must also comform to mathew 11.v28 ie you must be yoked with JESUS. SO TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION, THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CHRISTIAN AND A DISCIPLE IS THAT A CHRISTIAN LISTENS TO AND OBEYS HIS PASTOR OR GENERAL OVERSEER OR MAN WHILE A DISCIPLE OBEYS ONLY CHRIST BECAUSE HE HAS A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM. EMMA: 08187057586

OLAADEGBU:


What is the difference between a Christian and a disciple? Are the terms "disciple" and "Christian" synonymous?

Suggested answer:

Question: "What is the difference between a Christian and a disciple?"

Answer: The terms disciple and Christian are related but not synonymous.

The Greek term for "disciple" in the New Testament is mathetes, which means more than just "student" or "learner." A disciple is a "follower," someone who adheres completely to the teachings of another, making them his rule of life and conduct. The Pharisees prided themselves in being disciples of Moses (John 9:28). Jesus' followers were called "disciples" long before they were ever called "Christians." Their discipleship began with Jesus' call and required them to exercise their will to follow Him (Matthew 9:9).

Jesus was quite explicit about the cost of following Him. Discipleship requires a totally committed life: "Any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple" (Luke 14:33). Sacrifice is expected: "Jesus said to his disciples, 'If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me'" (Matthew 16:24).

Not all of Jesus' followers were able to make such a commitment. There were many who left Jesus after a while. "From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him" (John 6:66).

Jesus used the term disciple but never Christian. The first instance of the word Christian is found in the book of Acts: "The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch" (Acts 11:26). Most Bible scholars agree that it is unlikely that the believers themselves thought up the name "Christians." The early church had other names for themselves, such as "disciples" (Acts 13:52; 20:1; 21:4) and "saints" (Romans 1:7; 1 Corinthians 16:1; Ephesians 1:1) and "brothers" (1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 Peter 3:8.).

The name "Christian," meaning "belonging to Christ," appears to have been invented by those outside of the church. It was most likely meant as a derogatory term. Only two other times does the word appear in the New Testament (Acts 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16). The idea that the term Christian was originally a pejorative finds some support in 1 Peter 4:16: "However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name."

Biblically speaking, a Christian is a disciple of Christ. A Christian is someone who has placed his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ (John 1:12). A Christian has been born again by the power of the Holy Spirit (John 3:3). A Christian "belongs to Christ" and is daily being transformed into the likeness of Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18).

A true Christian (and not one in name only) will have to be a disciple of Christ as well. That is, he has counted the cost and has totally committed his life to following Jesus. He accepts the call to sacrifice and follows wherever the Lord leads. The Christian disciple completely adheres to the teaching of Jesus, makes Christ his number-one priority, and lives accordingly. He is actively involved in making other Christian disciples (Matthew 28:19–20).

A true Christian disciple is a believer in Christ and possesses new life through the indwelling Holy Spirit. Because he loves Christ, a Christian will also be an obedient disciple (John 14:15). Paul describes the reality of being a Christian disciple: "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me" (Galatians 2:20).

Source: Gotquestions.org

rexben:
■ Paul was deceived and so are Christians. All that Paul needed to confirm the person or voice talking was Jesus was for the voice to say i am Jesus. Forgetting that Jesus said many will come in my name Matt 24:5. Paul was deceived and Christians are being deceived. Pls come out of Christianity and follow Jesus. I am a disciple of Jesus.

In his letter to the Galatians, Paul did not say it was in fact Jesus Christ that came to him in the vision. Rather, Paul said it was God that revealed His Son to him, Paul. So, why would the person in the vision have had the need to say "I am Jesus Christ"?