Christ's Call to Discipleship [Paperback]

James Montgomery Boice (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 14, 1998

Boice describes what it means to live a life of true discipleship—recognizing Christ's dominion not only as Savior but also as Lord.

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About the Author

James Montgomery Boice (1938-1999) was for many years pastor of the historic Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and a familiar voice heard throughout the world on The Bible Study Hour broadcast. He wrote more than thirty books on the Bible and related subjects.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Kregel Publications; Reprint edition (August 14, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0825420741
• ISBN-13: 978-0825420740
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #281,193 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

James Montgomery Boice (1938 - 2000) was senior pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was also president and cofounder of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, the parent organization of The Bible Study Hour on which Boice was a speaker for more than thirty years.

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for every Christian, July 2, 2002

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LMS "Book worm" (WI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Christ's Call to Discipleship (Paperback)

This book is a very quick and easy read. But don't let that fool you. This book packs quite a punch. It talks about how Jesus defined discipleship and what Biblical discipleship looks like.

This book is also practical. The author uses real-life examples from his own life and the lives of others. It is obvious the author has a very clear understanding of the topic of discipleship and wants the reader to have an equally clear understanding. He talks about what the Bible has to say about discipleship, the lack of true discipleship in the church today, what true discipleship looks like, the cost of discipleship (in my opinion, this is the most challenging,chapter of all) and the rewards of discipleship. The author also discusses unpopular subjects such as repentance, humility, obedience and dying to self as key components of discipleship. The author also takes a very strong stand against the notion of "easy believism" which is so prevalent and popular in American Christianity today.

This book should be required reading for every Christian. Especially new Christians. But veteran believers will also benefit greatly from this book. This book will break you out of complacent Christianity and will get you outside your comfort zone. In my opinion, this is one of the best books on discipleship out there.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Five stars is just not enough!, August 31, 2005

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Lincoln in St. Louis (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Christ's Call to Discipleship (Paperback)

This book has challenged me more than any other (save Scripture) to examine the quality of my relationship with Jesus Christ. Is He really the King of my life? Do I love Him enough that I am willing to deny myself, pick up my cross daily and follow Him? I cannot think of a topic (genuine discipleship) that is more missing from the modern church. How much better would our world be if Christ's Church, including me, would faithfully carry out these directives? If you are interested in having only a half-hearted relationship with Christ, do NOT read this book. Otherwise, prepare yourself to be challenged and blessed.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Take up your cross, June 20, 2006

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Brad Williams "modern reformer" (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Christ's Call to Discipleship (Paperback)

I have not read a better, clearer book on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. Boice writes with clarity and focus that constantly draw the reader back to the feet of Jesus. This is a book that you should pull down again and again to read to be refreshed and reminded of what it means to follow Christ.