Jesus' Call to Discipleship ( Understanding Jesus Today )

Publication series :Understanding Jesus Today

Author: James D. G. Dunn  

Publisher: Cambridge University Press‎

Publication year: 1992

E-ISBN: 9780511880162

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780521424813

Subject: B971.2 New Testament

Keyword: 圣经

Language: ENG

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Jesus' Call to Discipleship

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The latest book in the Understanding Jesus Today series deals with the role of discipleship in Christianity. James Dunn explores the original meaning of discipleship in the early church and then discusses what discipleship should mean for Christians today. The evidence in the Gospels regarding the requirements of discipleship, including the beliefs and daily character of the life of a disciple, are explored and a firm basis upon which a tradition of discipleship can be defined is found. Important questions addressed are: to whom was Jesus's call to discipleship primarily directed; what were the characteristics of the community of disciples that formed around Jesus in His lifetime and how has the character of that community, which has become the Christian Church, changed over time; how does modern discipleship measure up against discipleship in the early Church? The book is based on the best of current scholarship but is written at a popular level.

Chapter

2 The Call of the Kingdom

Introduction

"The Kingdom of God..."

"...Is at Hand

"Repent..."

"...and Believe"

Conclution

3 Good News for the Poor

Introduction

The Poor

"The Kingdom of God is Yours"!

Good News

Conclusion

4 The Boundary Breaker

Introduction

Who Are the Sinners?

The Boundary Breaker

A New Motivation

Conclusion

5 Would Jesus Have Been Disappointed with the Church?

Introduction

The Community of the New Covenant

Characteristics of the Community

Marks of the Church?

6 Concluding Reflections

Summary

The Other Side of Easter

Jesus' Call to Discipleship Today

Selected Bibliography

Questions for Discussion

Index

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