In the aftermath of the waves of discipleship programs that have swept over the church in the last 30 years, clergy, and laypersons alike are more confused than ever about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. What should a disciple of Jesus look and act like today? What is the relationship between discipleship and salvation, between discipleship and sanctification, between discipleship and ministry? How were disciples of Jesus different from other disciples in the ancient world? How did the early church carry out Jesus' agenda in 'making disciples of all the nations'? In Following the Master, Michael J. Wilkins addresses these and many other questions that perplex the church today- not by offering another discipleship program or manual but by presenting a comprehensive biblical theology of discipleship. Following the Master compares other forms of master-disciple relationships in existence in the ancient Judaism and Greco-Roman world, traces Jesus' steps as he called and developed disciples, and Mediterranean world as it followed Jesus' command to make disciples. Following the Master lays the groundwork necessary for developing biblical discipleship ministries in the church, on the mission field, and in parachurch ministries. It is essential reading for all pastors, students, and Christian workers.
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In the aftermath of the waves of discipleship programs that have swept over the church in the last 30 years, clergy, and laypersons alike are more confused than ever about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. What should a disciple of Jesus look and act like today? What is the relationship between discipleship and salvation, between discipleship and sanctification, between discipleship and ministry? How were disciples of Jesus different from other disciples in the ancient world? How did the early church carry out Jesus' agenda in "making disciples of all the nations"? In Following the Master, Michael J. Wilkins addresses these and many other questions that perplex the church today- not by offering another discipleship program or manual but by presenting a comprehensive biblical theology of discipleship. Following the Master compares other forms of master-disciple relationships in existence in the ancient Judaism and Greco-Roman world, traces Jesus' steps as he called and developed disciples, and Mediterranean world as it followed Jesus' command to make disciples. Following the Master lays the groundwork necessary for developing biblical discipleship ministries in the church, on the mission field, and in parachurch ministries. It is essential reading for all pastors, students, and Christian workers.
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Michael J. Wilkins (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is dean of the faculty and professor of New Testament language and literature at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, and the author of several books.
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Michael J. Wilkins (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is dean of the faculty and professor of New Testament language and literature at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, and the author of several books.
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Good Summary of Discipleship,
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As others wrote, this book could have been a little shorter. However, his overview of biblical discipleship is excellent.
I think the great strength of this book is the emphasis on defining discipleship as involving both cost and commitment. Every follower of Christ is a disciple. I'm not sure if that makes him a "lordship salvation" guy or not, but I think that he takes a biblical approach.
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As another reviewer mentioned, this book is solid exegetically but it contains redundant information and is essentially too large as is. That said, his analysis of extant discipleship models relative to a careful biblical theological exposition of the nuances of discipleship (e.g. faithfulness to the individual Gospels narrative and theological grid) is worth the price. The first 7 chapters alone make it a solid discipleship tool, and chapters 17-18 rounds out the book.
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The book was in good condition. I've found a word written in the margin of one page, but other than that, it is great.
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discipleship terminology, ascended ministry, disciple terminology, other apostolic fathers, discipleship teachings, term disciple, biblical discipleship, discipleship relationship, discipleship models, discipleship according, imminent martyrdom, discipleship words, discipleship process, word disciple, discipleship training, earthly ministry, making disciples, messianic identity, true discipleship, young surfers, individual disciples Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New Testament, Grand Rapids, Old Testament, Jesus Christ, New York, Great Commission, John the Baptist, Acts of the Apostles, Holy Spirit, Charismatic Leader, Garden City, Cambridge Univ, Judas Iscariot, Downers Grove, San Francisco, Son of God, Gospel of Luke, Joseph of Arimathea, Simon Peter, Martyrdom of Polycarp, Jack Dean Kingsbury, Lord Jesus, Martin Hengel, The Concept of Disciple, Ben Witherington New!
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- The Gospel According to John (The New International Commentary on the New Testament) by Leon Morris on 8 pages
- Sociology and the Jesus Movement by Richard A. Horsley on 7 pages
- The People Called: The Growth of Community in the Bible by Paul D. Hanson on 7 pages
- The Apostolic Fathers by J. B. Lightfoot on 6 pages
- Jesus and Community by Gerhard Lohfink on 6 pages
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- The Complete Book of Discipleship: On Being and Making Followers of Christ (The Navigators Reference Library) by Bill Hull on 5 pages
- Transforming Discipleship: Making Disciples a Few at a Time by Greg Ogden on 4 pages
- Rediscovering Pastoral Ministry by John MacArthur on page 323, page 325, and page 333
- Two Gospels from One: A Comprehensive Text-Critical Analysis of the Synoptic Gospels by Dr Matthew C. Williams on page 149, page 151, and Back Matter
- Women and Men in Ministry: A Complementary Perspective by Robert Saucy in Front Matter, and Back Matter
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