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== Disciple ==(from Latin: A ''discipulus'disciple', pupil, from ''discere''is one who learns from another, particularly one of the twelve [[Apostles]] of [[Jesus Christ]] but also referring to those who learnfrom them, also denotes disciplined learning by a follower. From ''discipline'': training expected to produce a specific character or pattern of behaviorfrom the [[Church Fathers]], especially training that produces moral or mental improvement. Controlled behavior resulting from disciplinary training; self-controlany [[spiritual father]].
Commonly used Original [[Holy Scripture|Biblical]] usage in the Greek [[New Testament]] is distinctly different from the Latin understanding. The Greek μαθετης (''mathetis'') originally simply meant a pupil or someone who learns (from ''matheno''). With regards to denote Jesus' original fellowship, it refers to a close continual teacher/student relationship where learning is greatly emphasised.
1. One who embraces and assists in spreading the teachings of another, or an active adherent, as of a movement or philosophy.
2. Often '''Disciple''' One of the original followers of Jesus Christ, or '''disciple''', simply a member of the followers of Christ and his teaching. [[Category:Church Life]]
3. Original [[Biblical]] usage in the Greek [[New Testament]] is distinctly different from the Latin understanding. Greekro: ''Mathetis'', in originally simply meant a pupil or someone who learns from ''matheno''. With regards to Jesus's original fellowship, it refers to a close continual teacher/student relationship where [[learningUcenic]] is greatly emphasised.
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''Disciple'' is from Latin ''discipulus''—pupil, from ''discere'', to learn, also denotes disciplined learning by a follower. From ''discipline'': training expected to produce a specific character or pattern of behavior, especially training that produces moral or mental improvement. Controlled behavior resulting from disciplinary training; self-control.
