As a consequence, their pleas for radical change are sometimes perceived not as calls to discipleship but rather as ego - trips to expiate guilt or even attempts to re-create others in their own image. (religion-online.org)
We used to ridicule those who talked about justification by faith because that talk seemed to be an excuse for them not to take Jesus» call to discipleship seriously. (religion-online.org)
As people called to discipleship and the making of disciples of Jesus, Christians are filled with his Good News. (firstthings.com)