Growing One Another: Discipleship in the Church

9Marks Healthy Church Study Guides #9

by Bobby Jamieson

Discipleship was one of the central themes of Jesus’ teaching, yet it is not a major emphasis today for many churches. This short study guide explores the Bible’s teaching on discipleship, and covers such topics as the need for discipleship, the demands of discipleship, and the enemy of discipleship. With discussion questions at the end of each chapter, groups will work through guided discussions together as they learn about the centrality of discipleship in the Christian life.

A series of ten 6–7 week studies covering the nine distinctives of a healthy church as originally laid out in Nine Marks of a Healthy Church by Mark Dever. This series explores the biblical foundations of key aspects of the church, helping Christians to live out those realities as members of a local body. Conveniently packaged and accessibly written, the format of this series is guided, inductive discussion of Scripture passages and is ideal for use in Sunday school, church-wide studies, or small group contexts.

Genres: Discipleship, Theology, Church, Christian

66 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 5, 2012

About the author

Bobby Jamieson is a Ph.D. student in New Testament and affiliated lecturer in New Testament Greek at the University of Cambridge. He and his wife are members of Eden Baptist Church, and they live in Cambridge with their three children. Bobby previously served as assistant editor for 9Marks.

See also R.B. Jamieson

Reviews

[Anete Ābola · Rating 5 out of 5]

In a world where "discipleship" means many things to many individuals, this Bible study brings the definition back to the roots - to the Bible. Uncover what really is biblical discipleship through this study material!

[Daniel Gonzalez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short biblical resource. Great for beginners in the faith.

[Josue · Rating 4 out of 5]

God has called His Church—His people—to display His glory to the world. This means that by our lives we display Him as the whole Bible reveals Him to be. It is important, therefore, to be involved in discipleship. Discipleship is one of the primary means by which Christians grow into mature believers who display God's glory to the world.

This is a study guide that can be used in a small group or Sunday School setting. It is driven by question and answers, and the last section of this booklet provides suggested answers to the objective questions, which is very helpful.

I've read a few other titles within the "Healthy Church Study Guides" series that I really liked ("Built Upon the Rock: The Church" and "The Whole Truth About God: Biblical Theology"). This current one is a necessary addition to include in the curriculum of a church desiring to fulfill its mission.

[Jeff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Discipleship is not optional for a Christian and discipleship cannot be carried out biblically apart from local church membership. This is a good study and supplies good reasons why should join a church and be an active member of it.