Discipleship is a life of following Jesus
Christian discipleship is not simply learning religious information. Jesus calls people to follow Him, remain in His word, obey His teaching, love one another, bear fruit and make disciples — in fellowship with the Father and through the life and power of the Holy Spirit.
Grace that changes the direction of a life
We are saved by God's grace, not by earning His favour. The same grace that saves also trains believers to live differently. Christian growth is therefore neither self-salvation nor passive inactivity: it is a life of trusting Christ, learning obedience and being transformed by the Holy Spirit.
Ephesians 2:8–10 · Titus 2:11–14 · Philippians 2:12–13 · 2 Corinthians 3:18
Seven foundations for following Christ
These are not seven boxes that make someone spiritually superior. They are biblical foundations to revisit throughout the Christian life.
Know the Triune God
Know the Father through the Son and live by the Holy Spirit.
John 17:3 · Matthew 28:19 02Repent & believe
Turn toward God and trust the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Mark 1:14–15 · Acts 20:21 03Baptism & new identity
Take seriously Jesus' command concerning baptism and life in Him.
Matthew 28:19 · Romans 6:3–4 04Learn to pray
Come to the Father through Christ, helped by the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 6:9–13 · Romans 8:26–27 05Live in Scripture
Read, understand, believe and obey God's written Word.
2 Timothy 3:14–17 · James 1:22 06Walk by the Holy Spirit
Pursue holiness and fruit rather than merely spiritual experiences.
Galatians 5:16–25 · Romans 8:1–17 07Belong, serve & witness
Grow in a local church, use your gifts and bear witness to Christ.
Acts 2:42–47 · 1 Peter 4:10 · Acts 1:8Core areas of lifelong discipleship
No Christian graduates from dependence upon God. These themes should deepen throughout life.
Father, Son & Holy Spirit
Grow in the biblical knowledge of the one Triune God.
GOSPELJesus Christ & the Gospel
Keep the cross, resurrection, grace, repentance and faith central.
SCRIPTUREReading the Bible faithfully
Learn to read whole passages in context rather than collecting isolated verses.
PRAYERPrayer & communion with God
Adoration, confession, thanksgiving, intercession and dependence.
STANDING FIRMAuthority & spiritual warfare
Stand in Christ's victory with truth, faith, Scripture and prayer.
CHURCHBelonging to a healthy church
Use biblical marks rather than charisma, popularity or branding alone.
MISSIONWitness & evangelism
Share Christ with truth, gentleness, courage and love.
WORSHIPA life of worship
Offer the whole of life to God, not only songs or meetings.
Word. Prayer. Church. Obedience. Mission.
Scripture does not prescribe one identical daily timetable for every Christian. It does, however, repeatedly call believers to God's Word, prayer, fellowship, obedience, service and witness.
Acts 2:42 · Colossians 3:16–17 · 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 · Hebrews 10:24–25 · James 1:22 · 1 Peter 4:10
Discipleship belongs in the Church
Online resources can help, but they cannot baptise you, know you personally, exercise pastoral care, share the Lord's Supper with you, or replace embodied Christian fellowship. Britain for Christ therefore points people toward faithful local churches rather than trying to become a substitute church online.
Acts 2:41–47 · 1 Corinthians 12:12–27 · Hebrews 10:24–25 · 1 Peter 5:1–4
You do not need to master everything today.
Begin with the next biblical step in front of you, and keep returning to Christ.