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The Definition of the word Disciple

Disciple

A scholar, sometimes applied to the followers of John the "Baptist (Matt. 9:14), and of the Pharisees (22:16), but" principally to the followers of Christ. A disciple of Christ is "one who (1) believes his doctrine, (2) rests on his sacrifice," "(3) imbibes his spirit, and (4) imitates his example (Matt." "10:24; Luke 14:26, 27, 33; John 6:69)."


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