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Following Jesus: The Essentials of Christian Discipleship
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Product Description
Joy and fruitfulness in faith do not depend on flashes of genius but on getting the basics right most of the time.
Following Jesus focuses attention on the basics of Christian discipleship, and covers the following vitally important themes: faith, the Bible, the church, prayer, the Holy Spirit, holiness, growth in grace, guidance, loving others, parenting children, evangelism, work, stewardship, suffering, and perseverance.
The chapters have been written to help new followers of Jesus lay solid foundations for a healthy and rich Christian life. They also provide a refresher course in what it means to be a disciple for those who have been following Jesus for many years.
Table of Contents
| INTRODUCTION | ix | |
| 1 | FOLLOWING JESUS AT HIS CALL: The Essentials of Faith (Mark 1:14-22) | 1 |
| 2 | FOLLOWING JESUS BY THE BOOK: The Essentials of the Bible (2 Timothy 3:10–4:5) | 11 |
| 3 | FOLLOWING JESUS IN COMMUNITY: The Essentials of Church (Ephesians 2:11-22) | 27 |
| 4 | FOLLOWING JESUS IN CONVERSATION: The Essentials of Prayer (Philippians 4:6) | 43 |
| 5 | FOLLOWING JESUS BY HIS POWER: The Essentials of the Holy Spirit (John 16:1-15) | 59 |
| 6 | FOLLOWING JESUS IN EVERYTHING: The Essentials of Holiness (1 Peter 1:13-25) | 73 |
| 7 | FOLLOWING JESUS MORE AND MORE: The Essentials of Growth (Ephesians 4:11-24) | 89 |
| 8 | FOLLOWING JESUS IN OUR CHOICES: The Essentials of Guidance (1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 and Romans 12:1-2) | 99 |
| 9 | FOLLOWING JESUS IN OUR LOVE FOR OTHERS: The Essentials of Relationships (1 Corinthians 6:9–7:5) | 113 |
| 10 | FOLLOWING JESUS THROUGH THE GENERATIONS: The Essentials of Parenting (Ephesians 6:1-4) | 127 |
| 11 | FOLLOWING JESUS IN HIS WORLD: The Essentials of Evangelism (1 Corinthians 9:12-23) | 139 |
| 12 | FOLLOWING JESUS EVERY DAY: The Essentials of Work (Ephesians 6:5-9) | 151 |
| 13 | FOLLOWING JESUS WITH ALL WE HAVE: The Essentials of Stewardship (1 Timothy 6:6-19) | 165 |
| 14 | FOLLOWING JESUS WHEN IT HURTS: The Essentials of Suffering (1 Peter 1:3-12) | 177 |
| 15 | FOLLOWING JESUS ALWAYS: The Essentials of Perseverance (Romans 8:28-39 and 2 Peter 1:1-15) | 191 |
| APPENDIX 1: | Marriage – What’s Faith Got To Do with It? | 205 |
| APPENDIX 2: | Suffering – Where Is God When It Hurts? | 217 |
| APPENDIX 3: | Recommendations for Further Reading | 229 |
About the Author
Andrew M. Randall practiced law in Edinburgh before entering the Christian ministry. He serves as pastor of Grace Church Larbert, a congregation of the International Presbyterian Church, in central Scotland.
Endorsement
‘Standing in the great tradition of preachers who were once lawyers, Andrew Randall skillfully unfolds from Scripture ‘the truth . . . and nothing but the truth’ about what it means to be a Christian. Fresh and compelling, shrewd and honest, winsome and reliable, Following Jesus is exactly the kind of book every young Christian should read, while at the same time it offers a wonderful review course for seasoned disciples. Read it on your own, or with others; discuss it in house groups; give it away to help a friend. It should lead you to the clear ‘verdict’–that you want to follow Jesus for the rest of your life!’ —Sinclair B. Ferguson
