A Call to Live: Vocation for Everyone - Softcover

Walton, Steve

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0281047715 ISBN 13: 9780281047710

Publisher: Triangle, 1994

Synopsis

This text offers a practical look at God's calling of every Christian. For too long ministers, missionaries and monks have been seen as the only people with vocations, while those with secular jobs or unpaid responsibilities have been second-class citizens. Steve Walton presents a clear perspective, thoroughly grounded in the Bible. He draws out practical implications for all who seek God's purposes in their life and examines specific issues for reflection and response.

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From the Author

A stimulating and fresh look at vocation today
This book is aimed at helping 'ordinary' people to consider God's call for their lives. In common speech, we speak of God calling ministers, monks and missionaries. Secular use speaks of 'vocational training' - which means equipping people to fill gaps in the job market. Looking afresh at the New Testament's use of the language of calling reveals a fourfold sense of 'call': God calls us to know him through Jesus Christ; God calls us into a growing trust in him in the context of belonging to his people; God's call is powerful and enables and empowers us to respond; God's call can be to specific tasks or roles in the service of him and others. The central chapters of the book look at these four key ideas, combined with practical questions for reflection for those seeking to know more of God's call on their lives.

Edition details

• Publisher: Triangle
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0281047715
• ISBN 13: 9780281047710
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144