Defining Christian 'disciple-making' το μαθητευειν from a purely lexical-contextual perspective.
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Defining Christian 'disciple-making' το μαθητευειν from a purely lexical-contextual perspective.
Is the modern understanding of "disciple-making" in Christianity truly reflective of the original Greek term το μαθητευειν, or have cultural and theological interpretations skewed its meaning over time? How can a purely lexical-contextual analysis help us better grasp the essence of this crucial aspect of Christian faith and practice?
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Re: Defining Christian 'disciple-making' το μαθητευειν from a purely lexical-contextual perspective.
The four occurrences of this verb in the NT are all very brief. They offer no insights that I can detect into an instruction manual of any kind, recommending procedures to be followed or warning of pitfalls to be avoided. What do you suggest as a starting point for your proposed lexical-contextual analysis?