What term describes the mandate of all baptized Christians to follow Jesus and participate in his role as priest, prophet, and king?

• A. Discipleship
• B. Mission
• C. Evangelism
• D. Sanctification

Answer: (A)

Discipleship is about following Jesus and living out his example, so baptized Christians participate in his role as priest, prophet, and king. Being a disciple means more than believing; it means shaping your life around Jesus’ teachings—prayer, learning from him, and serving others in love. This shared calling includes offering praise and service to God (priestly life), bearing witness to God’s truth (prophetic life), and leading with love and justice in the world (kingly, or steward-king, life). All believers are invited into this ongoing, holistic way of living for God. While mission, evangelism, and sanctification describe important aspects of Christian life—being sent to announce the Gospel, proclaiming it, or becoming more holy—discipleship best captures the full mandate to follow Jesus and participate in his priestly, prophetic, and royal ministry.