The term disciple is derived from the [[New Testament]] [[Greek]] word "μαθἡτἡς"., coming to English by way of the [[Latin]] discipulus meaning "a learner". Disciple should not be confused with apostle, meaning ""messenger, he that is sent"". [3]While a disciple is one who learns from a teacher, an apostle is sent to deliver those teachings to others. The word disciple appears two hundred and thirty two times in the four gospels and the [[Book of Acts]]. | The term disciple is derived from the [[New Testament]] [[Greek]] word "μαθἡτἡς"., coming to English by way of the [[Latin]] discipulus meaning "a learner". Disciple should not be confused with apostle, meaning ""messenger, he that is sent"". [3]While a disciple is one who learns from a teacher, an apostle is sent to deliver those teachings to others. The word disciple appears two hundred and thirty two times in the four gospels and the [[Book of Acts]]. |