Becoming a Disciple: A Lifelong Venture
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Book Details
Author(s)Adolf Hansen
PublisherAbingdon Press
ISBN / ASIN1501805045
ISBN-139781501805042
Sales Rank1,254,212
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
Becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ. It’s not easy, and it is never over. Jesus himself set forth the conditions: “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.”
Eight United Methodist clergy—all ordained since 2008—explore a definition disciple and help us along in our efforts to pursue the adventure of a lifetime.
Each writer looks at one aspect of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. He or she is a person who . . .
Follows the life and teachings of Jesus.
Demonstrates the fruit of the Spirit.
Shares in the life and witness of a community of disciples, including Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
Serves in some form of ministry every day.
Participates in God’s suffering and transformation of the world.
Anticipates a future life in the presence of God.
Yearns to lead others to become disciples.



