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The twelve exhilarating meditations in this volume explore what it truly means to follow Jesus today. Part One outlines the essential messages of six major New Testament books--Hebrews, Colossians, Matthew, John, Mark, and Revelation. Part Two examines six key New Testament themes--resurrection, rebirth, temptation, hell, heaven, and new life--and considers their significance for the lives of present-day disciples.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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See More Clearly, Follow More Nearly,
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This review is from: Following Jesus: Biblical Reflections on Discipleship (Paperback)
N. T. Wright has the unique gift of clear insight into the biblical world and contemporary world coupled with a critically passionate faith. Each of the sermons masterfully explores a New Testament book or theme, providing a succinct overview and enlightening reflections. Yet the power of this book is in Wright's ability to tie together these insights with the challenges of following Jesus in today's world. By helping readers to see Jesus more clearly, Wright calls and encourages us to follow Jesus more nearly. Although not marketed as an introduction to the New Testament, these reflections are among the best brief introductions to Matthew, Mark, John, Colossians, Hebrews and Revelation. They are accessible to adults of all education and age levels, yet provide a solid meal of soul food for all who hunger to grow in their spiritual lives. "Following Jesus" has drawn me deeper in my understanding of Jesus and the scriptures, as well as deeper in my faith.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Cliff notes for Wright's lengthy works,
By Sam Simpson IV (Greensboro, NC United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Following Jesus: Biblical Reflections on Discipleship (Paperback)
Wright shows that he can operate (dominate) in the scholarly debates and effectively preach and inspire from the pulpit. This book takes the major points of his more exhaustive works (New Testament And The People Of God, Jesus And The Victory Of God)and draws out the spiritual consequences of his theological conclusions. Your mind will be challenged by NTPG & JVG, your commitment will be challenged by this book.Wright tackles several "third rail" topics of the New Testament, like the books of John and Revelation and the ideas of heaven and hell. I enjoyed his opening remark about John being a lot like his wife whom he loves very much but cannot say that he understands her completely. This candor is greatly appreciated from a scholar of Wrights caliber. We don't often get personal insights from those who are shaping the theological debates today. A quick and easy read that readers will find rewarding. Highly recommended
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Excellent Overviews of Books of the Bible,
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N.T. Wright is less known for his devotional writings than for his scholarly works but this is a great shame. This little book is a compilation of a number of sermons, each one an overview of a whole book of the Bible (or epistle or gospel). The reader benefits in multiple ways since the letters/gospels/books of the Bible were meant to be read (or heard) in their entirety in one sitting and Wright does a masterful job of summarizing the argument or thought flow of each particular book he tackles. But in these short, birds-eye-view messages, Wright doesn't just give us a scholarly overview lecture. These are truly sermons and Wright is certainly a pastor, bringing the ancient text into the modern context and showing how the heart of the original message is as relevant and important for the church today as it was in the day it was written. Here we see the fruit and end of Wright's deep scholarly efforts - the encouragement and edification of the church. An added bonus for ministers is the way that all the sermons conclude by tying the message in to the celebration of the Eucharist which follows it in the liturgy. Wright does this in a natural way, never mechanical or contrived - one never senses that he has to stretch to see the connection between the message of a Bible book and the focal point of all of Scripture, the Lord Jesus Christ. In this way, the Eucharist reinforces the spoken Word and vice versa. Beautifully written and based on an underlying solid scholarship, this book would serve well for a weekly devotional, were a person to take a week and read the Bible book Wright deals with every day of the week, bracketing those daily readings with the sermon that deals with that book on both the first and last day. Highly recommended!
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