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Discipleship Matters

Discipleship matters because growing in your faith is where truth stops being information you agree with and becomes transformation you actually live out.

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Understand Salvation

It's important to be sure you understand what salvation is and what it means to follow Jesus. As a brief overview:

God created humanity in His image for relationship with Him (Genesis 1–2).
But Adam and Eve sinned and brought sin and death into the world (Genesis 3).
We are all sinners by nature and by choice (Romans 3:23), and sin leads to death and destruction (Romans 6:23).
There is nothing we can do to make ourselves good enough to be in relationship with God (Romans 3:20; Ephesians 2:1, 8–9).
But God intervened. He made a way for our sins to be forgiven and for us to be saved and brought to spiritual life! Jesus Christ, who is fully God and fully human, lived a perfect life. He died on the cross as a payment for our sins. He took on the punishment that we deserve. Then He rose back to life proving that He is who He claimed to be and that His sacrifice was enough. All who recognize they are sinners and trust in Him for the forgiveness of sins are saved and made right with God (John 3:16–18).
Once we have received forgiveness in Christ, our salvation is secure forever (John 6:37–40; 10:28; Ephesians 1:13–14; Hebrews 7:25).
Now we can have relationship with God and abundant life in Him (John 10:10). Being a follower of Jesus means living in relationship with Him, walking in what He has prepared for us, honoring Him in all we do, and becoming more like Him (Romans 8:29–30; Ephesians 2:10). Second Corinthians 5:17 says that "if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation." The Christian life is one in which we live out this new life!

Find a Church

One of the most important next steps in following Jesus is connecting with a local, Bible-based church. When you trust in Christ, you are not only brought into a relationship with God but also into God's family—the body of believers. The church is where followers of Jesus gather to worship God, learn from His Word, grow in faith, and encourage one another in daily life. Hebrews 10:24–25 reminds us not to neglect meeting together because we need one another to stay strong and faithful. No Christian is meant to follow Jesus alone; God designed the Christian life to be lived in community, where we grow together, pray for one another, and help each other stay focused on Jesus.

Be Baptized

Baptism is an important step of obedience for every follower of Jesus. It does not save you, but it is a public declaration that you belong to Christ and have been made new through Him. When someone is baptized, they are identifying with Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection, showing that their old life of sin is gone and their new life in Christ has begun (Romans 6:3–4). Baptism is a way of openly expressing faith in what Jesus has already done inwardly in your heart. It is also a joyful testimony to others that you have chosen to follow Him. If you have trusted in Christ, baptism is your next step of obedience and celebration as you begin your walk with Him in full commitment.

Live in Community

The Christian life was never meant to be lived alone—it grows in community. God uses mentoring, accountability, and godly relationships to shape us, strengthen us, and keep us focused on Jesus. As we live in community with other believers, we learn how to live out our faith in real life, grow in spiritual maturity, and stay faithful when things get hard. These relationships also equip us to share our faith and make disciples of others. As we are built up in Christ, we are also called to build others up—passing on what we've received and living on mission together for Jesus.

Study God's Word

Growing as a follower of Jesus means reading and studying the Bible deeply. God reveals Himself through His Word. It shows us who God is, what He has done, and how we are called to live in light of that. God's Word is not just for information but for transformation—it shapes how we think, live, and follow Christ.

As we study Scripture, we begin to understand God's character, His promises, and His purposes more clearly. Good Bible study helps us ask questions, compare passages, and apply what we learn to everyday life. Over time, this builds spiritual maturity and helps us live faithfully in a confusing world.

Memorization

Hiding God's Word in our hearts helps us carry truth with us wherever we go. Scripture memory strengthens our faith, renews our minds, and gives us truth to stand on in moments of temptation, fear, or doubt. Even memorizing a few key verses can shape how we think and live each day. Check out our memorization tool here.

Discipleship Matters!

Jesus didn't just call people to believe in Him—He called them to follow Him, learn from Him, and then help others do the same (Matthew 28:19–20). That's discipleship! Discipleship is how spiritual growth becomes real and lasting.

Along with the other steps above, here are some more ways you can grow as a disciple:

Prayer

Practice spiritual disciplines like prayer. Prayer is the way we talk to God. Through prayer, we praise God for who He is, confess our sins, give thanks for His blessings, and bring our requests before Him. Prayer keeps us dependent on God and aligned with His will (Philippians 4:6–7).

Worship

Worship is more than music and what we do at church—it is a life centered on glorifying God in everything we do. Romans 12:1 calls us to present our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is our spiritual worship. As we worship, whether singing, enjoying nature, working as unto Him, or in other ways, we proclaim His greatness.

Share Your Faith

Engage your faith by sharing with others. Our articles have application sections with questions to help you reflect on your own and then engage with others.