Christianity beyond belief : following Jesus for the sake of others /
Hunter, Todd D., 1956-,
Christianity beyond belief : following Jesus for the sake of others / [print] Todd D. Hunter ; foreword by Eugene H. Peterson. - Downer Grove, Illinois : IVP Books, (c)2009. - 199 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
part 1. A new understanding of what it means to be a Christian. What if you knew you were going to live tomorrow? : the problem with getting "saved" -- Jesus' surprising gospel : it's the kingdom now, not just heaven later -- It's our life that counts : aligning with God's story -- The role of the church : Jesus is not just your personal savior -- part 2. A new way to live. Cooperative friends of Jesus : maybe Jesus didn't intend to start a world religion -- Consistent lives of creative goodness : apologetics of another kind -- For the sake of others : Jesus could have done backflips on a donkey -- Through the power of the Holy Spirit : no big hair, no bizarre behavior, just power for a purpose -- Inviting others to live a new way : a fresh approach to sharing our faith -- Three is enough groups : a new way to live -- Appendix 1: Triads -- Appendix 2: The person and work of the Holy Spirit -- Appendix 3: The Message.
9780830832569
Discipling (Christianity)
Christianity--Essence, genius, nature.
Mission of the church.
BV4501.H947.C475 2009 BV4501
Christianity beyond belief : following Jesus for the sake of others / [print] Todd D. Hunter ; foreword by Eugene H. Peterson. - Downer Grove, Illinois : IVP Books, (c)2009. - 199 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
part 1. A new understanding of what it means to be a Christian. What if you knew you were going to live tomorrow? : the problem with getting "saved" -- Jesus' surprising gospel : it's the kingdom now, not just heaven later -- It's our life that counts : aligning with God's story -- The role of the church : Jesus is not just your personal savior -- part 2. A new way to live. Cooperative friends of Jesus : maybe Jesus didn't intend to start a world religion -- Consistent lives of creative goodness : apologetics of another kind -- For the sake of others : Jesus could have done backflips on a donkey -- Through the power of the Holy Spirit : no big hair, no bizarre behavior, just power for a purpose -- Inviting others to live a new way : a fresh approach to sharing our faith -- Three is enough groups : a new way to live -- Appendix 1: Triads -- Appendix 2: The person and work of the Holy Spirit -- Appendix 3: The Message.
9780830832569
Discipling (Christianity)
Christianity--Essence, genius, nature.
Mission of the church.
BV4501.H947.C475 2009 BV4501