Who are the true disciples of Jesus Christ?

Using the actual words of Jesus can one come to know on their own what Jesus said about who his disciples are? Is there a simple yet complete answer to the question of who Jesus' disciples are? Is there an answer to this question that draws all disciples together regardless of which denomination they belong to? Is there a way to share who Jesus is and who his disciples are with those who are not his disciples in a way that can be understood without a degree in Religion or Theology? The answ...