Spiritual Discipleship: Principles of Following Christ for Every Believer (Sanders Spiritual Growth Series)

From the Back Cover take time and trouble to keep yourself spiritually fit. (1 Timothy 4:7 phillips)    

Michael W. said Refreshing AND Transforming!!!. This book is amazing! I've taken 5 men through it and many more from our church are taking it on! The best part of it is that it isn't merely Sanders' philosophical position loosely backed with Scriptureinstead it's rich in Scripture which Sander's uses to reveal how the Church has softened what it means to truly follow Christ. In one chapter, he reveals how in the early Church the word "Christian" equalled "disciple". Yet today, we've diminished the word "Chri. Five Stars BelizeanGirl Excellent reading!. "Excellent" according to IslandMama. This books is a fantastic and thorough examination of Jesus' teachings on discipleship. This is not a how to disciple someone book but a book of aspects on being a disciple of Christ and then sharing it with others as an outpouring of spiritual growth. This is an excellent option to study on your own or with a group.

This book will help you to be such a disciple. 4:7, J. They know that God is watching over their faith, but they also take Scripture’s command seriously: “work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you.” They take pains, by His power, to look more and more like Jesus. “Take time and trouble to keep yourself spiritually fit.” — 1 Tim. Oswald Sanders points out, true discipleship is more than intellectual assent to a belief in Christ; it involves the whole person and lifestyle.True disciples pursue their Master. Phillips TranslationAs J. It examines Jesus’ teaching on what it means to follow Him, helping you become the kind of Christian Jesus wants you to be—not one devised by man or even other Christians. You’ll learn:The profile of an ideal discipleConditions for discipleshipThe tests that disciples endureHow disciples pray and growThe posture and practices of a discipleAnd moreFor anyone who wants to be not just a believer in Christ, but an imitator of Him, this book is a treasured resource. B. Includes questions for reflection, ideal for both individual and group study.