Original Research - Special Collection: UP Faculty of Theology Centenary Volume One
Rediscovering joy in costly and radical discipleship in mission
Submitted: 02 August 2016 | Published: 18 November 2016
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C.J.P. (Nelus) Niemandt, Department of Science of Religion and Missiology, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, South AfricaAbstract
The link between mission, evangelism and discipleship was developed as a basis to expand the understanding of evangelism as an invitation to personal conversion and discipleship. Discipleship was defined as participating in the Triune God’s life-giving mission and as being on a journey towards flourishing life.
It showed that the gospel message of joy, good news and life in fullness serves as a counterculture against the prevailing rhetoric of religious and secular prosperity gospels, consumerism and individualism. It also warned that discipleship in mission is costly and radical. Discipleship is a life of generosity and service, where the true disciple delights in justice, gives generously and cares for the weak.
The research concluded with a discussion of practical holistic practices of embodied discipleship – practices that will form habits where disciples will live a flourishing life.
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