The Disciple: A Calling to Be Christlike (The Contemporary Christian Series) - Softcover

Stott, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1783599308 ISBN 13: 9781783599301

Publisher: IVP, 2019

Synopsis

If Christ is our Lord, then we are his servants, and if he is our teacher, then we are his pupils. Following Christ is a multi-faceted responsibility. We should remember: * Every true disciple is a listener * We are both rational and emotional * We can discern God's call and will Love is the first fruit of the Spirit, a core ingredient of discipleship.

About this title

About the Author

John Stott exercised a worldwide ministry as a church leader, Bible expositor and author. His bestselling books have been translated into numerous languages, won many awards and shaped whole generations of ministers, thinkers, writers and bloggers. John was Rector Emeritus of All Souls, Langham Place, London and Founder-President of the Langham Partnership. He was awarded the CBE in the Queen's 2006 New Year honours.





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From the Back Cover

[Category: Christian Life]

Being a Christian disciple involves many responsibilities but, here, John Stott focuses on four:

· listening
· mind and emotions
· God's will and service
· love

'Relevant and health-giving for today.' Ajith Fernando

'Timeless truths.' David Johnston

'As we read, may we listen well.' Mark Meynell

'Perceptive interaction with the contemporary world.' Mark Noll

'Vintage Stott.' J. I. Packer

'Faithful Bible exposition, rigorous engagement with the world and challenging applications for our lives.' Vaughan Roberts

'Uncompromising truth with crystal clarity and sparkling turns of phrase.' Glen and Emma Scrivener

'Helps us, step by step, to work out what it means to understand our world through biblical lenses.' Rico Tice

'Stott at his very best . . . a must-read for church leaders today.' Trevin Wax

John Stott had a worldwide ministry as a church leader, a Bible expositor and the author of many award-winning books. He was Rector Emeritus of All Souls, Langham Place, London, and Founder-President of the Langham Partnership.

Tim Chester is Pastor of Grace Church, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire, Chair of Keswick Ministries and the author of more than forty books.

Edition details

• Publisher: IVP
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1783599308
• ISBN 13: 9781783599301
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 104