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• Amazon Sales Rank: #47712 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-23
• Released on: 2006-10-23
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

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• ISBN13: 9781576838976
• Condition: USED - VERY GOOD
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Comprehensive Manual on Holistic Discipleship
This is Bill Hull's opus! Hull, who has spent his entire life discipling disciplers, and is a life-long learner, has composed a comprehensive manual on holistic discipleship. Readers will fine a biblical theology, spiritual theology, historical theology, and practical theology of discipleship. Written in a lucid style and well-organized, this can become a classic volume to return to again and again.

Reviewer: Bob Kellemen is the author of Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction , Spiritual Friends, and Soul Physicians.

Helpful and Timely
There is a great emphasis in many evangelical churches on trusting in Christ for salvation but little emphasis on following Jesus. There is much more emphasis in many of the most influential churches on life management and maximizing our success. But Jesus clearly said that those who know Jesus follow Jesus (John 10:27). When we read the Scriptures we clearly see that those who are called Christians are those who follow Jesus, not simply those who make a "decision for Christ." Of course, the Bible says we are saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9). Yet, when one is a Christian, there will be change in one's life as a result of knowing Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). However, honest Christians will acknowledge that we don't always know where or how to begin with following Jesus.

Enter Bill Hull's excellent work The Complete Book of Discipleship. Hull gives us the biblical basis and historical background for the life of discipleship in the church. Hull discusses the work of discipleship for the individual and in small groups. He highlights how pastors and churches can recapture a passion for discipleship that goes beyond programs to reaching people.

There were two especially helpful parts of the book for me. First, I was reminded of my favorite quote from Bill Hull, "Grace is not opposed to effort, it is opposed to earning." This line always reminds me of the fact that God has given means which he expects me to put to use in my life as a disciple, never out of a desire to earn His favor, but simply as a consequence of His work in my life. The other part of the book that was so helpful to me and I would recommend to everyone, is chapter 12 "The Future of Discipleship: Living the Jesus Way."

I appreciate Hull's writings and this book is one of his best. Highly recommended.

Modern-day Classic on Christian Discipleship
Bill Hull has written a modern-day classic on what it really means to be a Christian. It's a desperate call for churches, pastors, and all who claim the name of Christ to return to a true, biblical understanding of what it means to follow Christ: personal transformation into the likeness of Christ. He reminds the reader that it's not enough to know about Jesus and his commands, Christians must live out those commands and mature in faith.