No it means follower
In New Testament usage, "disciple" (Greek mathetes) means "a learner, pupil." The purpose of discipleship is not just to "follow the leader;" the purpose is to learn from the leader in order to emulate, or become like, the leader.Luke 6:40 - A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is perfectly trained will be like his teacher. [NKJV]
An acolyte .
Chela
Chela
Gangster disciple to growth and development. Also known as GD
AnswerBy accepting your leader or teacher and follow and act according to his preachings and expectations respectively.
This refers to John (later writer of the Gospel of John), who was the youngest disciple.
The person who follows someone else's teachings is called a follower or a disciple. They typically learn from and adhere to the teachings, guidance, or principles of a particular leader, teacher, or master.
Peter means The Rock.
The meaning is same as disciple.
Simon
It depends on what you call a disciple. If you mean 'one of Jesus's disciples' then yes. Jesus says in John "I am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life. No one can come to the father exept though me." So in that case, yes, you have to be a Christian to be a disciple of Jesus.