During his three years in Ephesus, the apostle Paul invested deeply in people’s lives. He taught them God’s Word, trained leaders, and modeled faithful obedience.
Without intentional discipleship, Paul knew the church would drift. He warned that “fierce wolves” would come, even from among their own number, to draw people away (Acts 20:29–30).
The same danger exists today. Churches that replace biblical discipleship with motivational speeches, entertainment, or cultural trends may still draw a crowd—but they lose their spiritual engine.
So what does biblical discipleship look like in practice? In Acts 20, Paul’s words and actions highlight six essential qualities every church must practice if we’re to remain faithful to Christ.
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