David platt, pastor of the church at brook hills, in birmingham, alabama, wants to correct that. He is currently the senior pastor of the church at brook hills in birmingham, alabama, and he is also the author of the new york times best seller radical. Kindle edition by platt, david, chan, francis, chan, francis. When jesus says, follow me, its not an invitation to say a prayer, its. Specifically, over the past few weeks, ive been spending hours and craving more of my free time reading and studying his word. Unleashing the people of god for the purpose of god. The follow me student bible study, based on david platt s book follow me, is a shortterm, videoenhanced study for all youth, grades 7 to 12. Rather, in a way that leaves me eagerly and wholeheartedly chasing sprinting after christ. One thing follow me strongly accomplished was encouraging the question, is my experience of christianity the full picture of what jesus brings. A few things i particularly liked about david platts book, follow me.
David platt books list of books by author david platt. From the very beginning, matthew makes it clear that jesus is the savior, the messiah. Jun 07, 2015 ive been reading follow me by david platt. Follow me student bible study, based on david platts book follow me, is a shortterm, videoenhanced study for all youth, grades 7 to 12. Taking back your faith from the american dream, and follow me. This is the most recent book to challenge the doctrine of faith alone in a nondoctrinaire way. Follow me is a life and death message for all who claim the name of christ.
He also has a radio program on moody radio, radical with david platt, that can be heard around the world and features past sermons and teaching from david s ministry. Follow me by david platt tyndale house publishers youtube. David platt, author of the new york times bestselling book radical. As with platts first book radical, however, if one wishes to remain a marginal and avid trendyhotbookreading. Taking back your faith from the american dream, wants to know. In this new book, david platt, author of the new york times bestselling book, radical. Leader kit includes member book and the book on which this study is based. Somewhere along the way, amid varying cultural tides and popular church trends, it seems that we have minimized jesus summons to total abandonment, he writes in his new book, follow me kindle location 2.
Platt takes dead aim at the sinners prayer and the concept of receiving jesus as ones personal savior. There is something about the call to be radical that appeals to us more than the call to simply follow. This study will guide students to an understanding of jesus call to deny self and live with an unwavering devotion to him. Though i would suggest that follow me is an objectively better book than radical, my guess is that it will not sell as well. Therefore, follow these steps, and you can be saved. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Feb 04, 20 not only is it possible, but according to pastor david platt, its also highly probable. Pastor david platt continues to challenge cultural christianity in this much anticipated followup to radical. Jan 25, 2016 follow me amplifies this healthy critique from platts earlier nationally resonant book, radical. Pastor david platt continues to challenge cultural christianity in this muchanticipated followup to radical.
His book challenges us to live totally for christ, instead of marginally for him. But not in the feelgood way that you might presume. Sep 30, 2016 a few things i particularly liked about david platts book, follow me. David platt answers this question by taking you on a journey to see that the invitation to follow him is an invitation to a relationship. He challenges you to consider with an open heart how we have manipulated a godcentered gospel to fit our humancentered preferences. Jesus taught the disciples to share the word, show the word, teach the word and serve the world. The modernday gospel says, god loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life. Follow me ebook by david platt 9781414382401 rakuten kobo. Mar 07, 20 2014 christian retailings best award winner. David platt biography, age, sermons, radical, books, church. See all books authored by david platt, including radical. David is convinced that many people in our churches today are misled as to what it truly means to be a. Follow me pdf download free pdf books download site.
What did jesus really mean when he said follow me platt. The follow me student bible study, based on david platts book follow me, is a shortterm, videoenhanced study for all youth, grades 7 to 12. The author david platt is the lead pastor of the church at brook hills in birmingham, alabama. Follow me bible study by david platt 20, paperback for.
Feb 01, 20 david has written several books, radical, radical together, follow me and most recently counter culture to be released february 2015. Pastor david platt continues to challenge cultural christianity in this muchanticipated follow up to radical. Follow me, he said, and i will make you fishers of men. Its a relationship marked by selfdenial, personal intimacy, singleminded ambition, and ultimate joy.
Being a follower of christ is so much more than praying a prayer that jesus would come into your heart and calling it good. If anyone is going to follow me, he must deny himself, jesus would say repeatedly. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read follow me. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading follow me. In follow me, platt writes to reveal the who and how of radical christian living. In this muchanticipated follow up to radical, pastor david platt challenges the traditions of cultural christianity and reintroduces us to jesus and his most simple request. Follow me student book by david platt, paperback barnes.
Videodriven bible study with teaching by david platt. What did jesus really mean when he said, follow me. When jesus says, follow me, its not an invitation to say a prayer, its a summons to lose our lives. Based on david platts book follow me, this videoenhanced study will guide students to an understanding of jesus call to deny self and live with an. This book is packed with great stories, sound explanation of scripture, and practical steps in being a disciple of jesus and making disciples of jesus. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Two simple words, but a lifetime of modeling the person of christ. Christs command has been examined time and again, but have we lost sight of its meaning. Books by david platt include radical, radical together, follow me, counter culture, and something needs to change, he is the founder and president of radical inc.
Follow me bible study video sessions are 5 downloadable individual use videos and support the 6session bible study by david platt that takes you on a journey to. Known today for his books and his preaching, he was first an academic, earning two undergraduate and three advanced degrees, including a master of divinity, master of theology, and doctor of philosophy from new orleans baptist theological seminary. Follow me by david platt audiobook download christian. Not only is it possible, but according to pastor david platt, its also highly probable. David has written several books, radical, radical together, follow me and most recently counter culture to be released february 2015. Follow me is the preteen bible study based on the adult book by david platt. Follow me amplifies this healthy critique from platts earlier nationally resonant book, radical. He also has a radio program on moody radio, radical with david platt, that can be heard around the world and.
In my reading, i discovered three healthy things and four unhealthy things from follow me. Unleashing the people of god for the purpose of god in april, 2011. Taking back your faith from the american dream, contends that multitudes of people around the world culturally think they are christians yet biblically are not followers of christ scores of men, women, and children have been told that. David platt bible study viewer guides with answers. David platt is the author of three new york times bestsellers, including follow me and radical. This book compels each one of us to examine the validity and vitality of our own personal faith. Taking back your faith from the american dream multnomah, 2010 and radical together. Taking back your faith from the american dream, contends that multitudes of people around the world culturally think they are christians yet biblically are not followers of christ. Somewhere along the way, amid varying cultural tides and popular church trends, it seems that we have minimized jesus summons to total abandonment, he writes in. In radical, david platt invites you to encounter what jesus actually said about being his disciple, and then obey what you have heard. In follow me and in his ministry platt acknowledges gods grace as the necessary starting point for ones salvation. Accepting that reality as a given, he writes regarding the idea of working out ones salvation phil. What did jesus really mean when he said follow me david platt answers this question by taking you on a journey to see that the invitation to follow him is an invitation to a relationship. David platt shows in this book what jesus had in mind when he said follow me.
In this new book, david platt, author of the new york. Follow me 2014 christian retailings best award finalist what did jesus really mean when he said, follow me. With these words, jesus beckoned these men to leave behind their professions, possessions, dreams, ambitions, family, friends, safety, and security. David platt biography, age, sermons, radical, books. In this muchanticipated followup to radical, pastor david platt challenges the traditions of cultural christianity and reintroduces us to jesus. For two years it was a fixture on the lists of bestsellers and even today it remains a top seller in the christian ranks. David platt born july 11, 1979 is one of americas bestknown young, evangelical leaders. If youre like me, as you read david platts radical, youll find yourself uncomfortably targeted by the holy spirit. Radical was a call for christians to escape the doldrums of the american dream and to live for something better, something that counts for far more. He doesnt ever tell the reader precisely what hes doing, much like dietrich bonhoeffer did in his work the cost of discipleship 1939. Sometimes people will commend a book by saying, you wont want to put it down. Lifeway christian resources is pleased to offer the 6lesson bible study curriculum.
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