Mere discipleship : radical Christianity in a rebellious world / Lee C. Camp.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Camp, Lee C.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Free churches.

Dissenters, Religious.

Physical Description:

208 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Grand Rapids : Brazos Press, [2003]

Summary:

What does it mean to be a disciple of Christ today? And are Christians really prepared for the answers? In Mere Discipleship, Lee Camp sets forth his vision of what it means to truly follow Christ, challenging Christians to put obedience to Jesus as Lord ahead of allegiances to all earthly authorities--be they nationalistic, political, economic, or cultural. Camp clearly lays out a sound biblical framework of what disciples believe and therefore what they should do. Employing sophisticated yet accessible theology, this book will interest clergy and laypeople alike as they strive to be disciples.

Contents:

Part 1 Reenvisioning Discipleship

1. "Radical" Discipleship 15

2. God's Way of Working 27

3. Pledging Allegiance to the Kingdom of God 41

Part 2 What Disciples Believe

4. The Gospel: Repent, for the Kingdom Is at Hand 57

5. The Savior: The Slaughtered Lamb 73

6. The Church: The Body of Christ 99

Part 3 What Disciples Do

7. Worship: Why Disciples Love Their Enemies 119

8. Baptism: Why Disciples Don't Make Good Americans (or Germans, or Frenchmen) 137

9. Prayer: Why Disciples Trust God rather than Their Own Calculations 151

10. Communion: Why Disciples Share Their Wealth 165

11. Evangelism: How Disciples "Make a Difference" 187.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-208).

ISBN:

1587430495

OCLC:

52714469