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Following Jesus: Biblical Reflections on Discipleship
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.
126 pages, Paperback
First published November 17, 1994
About the author
N.T. Wright
376 books2,594 followersN. T. Wright is the former Bishop of Durham in the Church of England (2003-2010) and one of the world's leading Bible scholars. He is now serving as the chair of New Testament and Early Christianity at the School of Divinity at the University of St. Andrews. He has been featured on ABC News, Dateline NBC, The Colbert Report, and Fresh Air, and he has taught New Testament studies at Cambridge, McGill, and Oxford universities. Wright is the award-winning author of Surprised by Hope, Simply Christian, The Last Word, The Challenge of Jesus, The Meaning of Jesus (coauthored with Marcus Borg), as well as the much heralded series Christian Origins and the Question of God.
He also publishes under Tom Wright.
He also publishes under Tom Wright.
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December 29, 2013
A splendid book. A necessity for Biblical scholars that use to preach. Wright revives a long forgotten and neglected way to read - and preach - the texts of the New Testament. The Gospels are … Gospels. They are comprehensive messages that want to be read as comprehensive messages - as a whole.
February 28, 2014
N.T. Wright is well know for writing very deep and often times difficult books to wade through, not because they aren't well written, but because the topics are so weighty.
This book is a breath of fresh air from N.T. Wright that will speak to the hearts of Pastor's, Religious Professionals and the Layman. It tackles some tricky issues but in a very well written easy to comprehend and digest format. I don't always agree with all N.T. Wright pens, but my son enjoys him so I read him to have good conversations with my son.
The chapter that caught my heart was Chapter 8, A Mind Renewed. It deals with the story from 2 Kings 5 where the "Great General Naaman" who is suffering from a skin disease comes to Elisha for healing. As N.T. Wright puts it, "If it happened today, it would make instant headlines in the Jerusalem Post, and perhaps also in the Washington Post. 'Syrian General Healed By Israeli Holy Man.'" He then goes on to talk about how controversial this would have been in it's day and how Naaman was left with a problem. He was healed by the God of Israel. His God was unable to do this, but Israel's God was able. So, now who should he worship?
His treatment of the story is fun to read as well as challenging to think about. The main principle I caught from his writing on this story, "Naaman left his pride behind on the bank of the Jordan, and washed, and was cured." How many of us struggle to leave our "pride" behind and let Jesus wash us and make us whole?
Well, the whole book is just wonderful and it is a quick read. You will not be disappointed in purchasing and reading this book.
This book is a breath of fresh air from N.T. Wright that will speak to the hearts of Pastor's, Religious Professionals and the Layman. It tackles some tricky issues but in a very well written easy to comprehend and digest format. I don't always agree with all N.T. Wright pens, but my son enjoys him so I read him to have good conversations with my son.
The chapter that caught my heart was Chapter 8, A Mind Renewed. It deals with the story from 2 Kings 5 where the "Great General Naaman" who is suffering from a skin disease comes to Elisha for healing. As N.T. Wright puts it, "If it happened today, it would make instant headlines in the Jerusalem Post, and perhaps also in the Washington Post. 'Syrian General Healed By Israeli Holy Man.'" He then goes on to talk about how controversial this would have been in it's day and how Naaman was left with a problem. He was healed by the God of Israel. His God was unable to do this, but Israel's God was able. So, now who should he worship?
His treatment of the story is fun to read as well as challenging to think about. The main principle I caught from his writing on this story, "Naaman left his pride behind on the bank of the Jordan, and washed, and was cured." How many of us struggle to leave our "pride" behind and let Jesus wash us and make us whole?
Well, the whole book is just wonderful and it is a quick read. You will not be disappointed in purchasing and reading this book.
January 26, 2023
The first half of this book (overviews of certain New Testament books) is great, but I’m not sure if I agree with some of his theology in the second half. He seems to interpret certain parts of Scripture quite liberally, but affirms the historicity of the resurrection all throughout the book.
September 14, 2024
Tom Wright writes with such pastoral warmth and scholarly commitment to understanding Biblical texts, including the cultural context, author's intent, and overarching themes found in Scripture. Wright focuses on God's design for human flourishing - living as rulers and priests in God's created world, adoring and following Jesus so that we may reflect the image of God and see His kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven.
One of my favorite aspects of this short book was Wright's consideration of how following Jesus today impacts our lives as citizens of our countries, stewards of creation, and people of God's kingdom. Wright does not shy away from calling Christians to a godly response to modern political events, the problem of evil, and interaction with real human suffering. I have recently begun to engage with politics and global news as a young adult and follower of Jesus, feeling incredible sorrow at the brokenness of this world that is evident at every turn. I am encouraged and strengthened by the reminder in Wright's book that Christ is the King, he died and rose for the salvation of sinful people, what is broken will be restored and made new, and the coming kingdom of God will be the new creation that Christ's disciples eagerly await.
One of my favorite aspects of this short book was Wright's consideration of how following Jesus today impacts our lives as citizens of our countries, stewards of creation, and people of God's kingdom. Wright does not shy away from calling Christians to a godly response to modern political events, the problem of evil, and interaction with real human suffering. I have recently begun to engage with politics and global news as a young adult and follower of Jesus, feeling incredible sorrow at the brokenness of this world that is evident at every turn. I am encouraged and strengthened by the reminder in Wright's book that Christ is the King, he died and rose for the salvation of sinful people, what is broken will be restored and made new, and the coming kingdom of God will be the new creation that Christ's disciples eagerly await.
March 14, 2023
This book was okay. It is one of Wright's more popular level books, so much of what he says is nothing new or profound. Yet some of the simple reminders are profound and encouraging.
May 24, 2019
Reading anything by the ancient historian and New Testament theologian is very spiritually nourishing indeed. It was an honor to hear Wright lecture in Chapel Hill, and to get to meet him. He was very humble.
February 5, 2022
One of the best N.T. Wright books I’ve read, and the most concise — I read it in an hour or so. The themes Wright has brought much-needed clarity on in other, bigger books are present, but this one is structured around the text, instead of topically. Six chapters in the first half of the book each deal with a book in the New Testament, and meditations on faithful discipleship are drawn from the themes of each book. It’s a great study of the overarching themes in the New Testament and in the message of the gospel itself.
November 1, 2020
There were some reflections in here that were delightful and convicting to read, then there were some that made me purse my lips in disagreement. Overall Wright is a great writer that held my attention. His Hebrews, Matthew, some of Colossians, Mark, and his writing on what it means to be truly human has greatly expanded on my faith.
March 23, 2021
Very much enjoyed this; it’s a collection of sermons & essays, some more engaging than others, all deeply exploring scripture. Wright makes his readers think very, very deeply; there is no meme-based Christianity here, but rather the depth of exploration that will last a lifetime.
August 7, 2023
Great little intro to both Christian discipleship and to N.T. Wright's scholarly ideas.
April 19, 2024
inspiring
Really enjoyed this topical collection of theology. The author offers a practical perspective of Biblical content for life today. Highly recommended.
Really enjoyed this topical collection of theology. The author offers a practical perspective of Biblical content for life today. Highly recommended.
September 25, 2022
Amen and amen! Let us be the image-bearers of our King, in love, in light, and in hope, for His kingdom is coming quickly! His love has set me free, so may it flow through me now into the soul of this world!
July 4, 2019
N T Wright doing what N T Wright does best, bringing the Bible to life with wisdom and clarity, providing Jewish context as well as a what does this mean for us now. Highly recommended.
September 22, 2014
Still reading this, so won't rate it just yet. But I'm enjoying it very much. Here are the author's opening comments on John the Apostle.
"I once went for a job interview where I held forth about Paul for some time, and was then asked about John. I said then, and it's still true, that I feel about John like I feel about my wife; I love her very much, but I wouldn't claim to understand her. I didn't get the job."
But his summary of each of the gospels--and John's most of all--is what I really wanted to record:
"Matthew takes us into the synagogue, where the people of God are learning to recognize Jesus as their King, their Emmanuel. Mark writes a little handbook on discipleship, for the followers of the Servant King. Luke presents Jesus to the cultured Greek world of his day. John, by contrast, takes us up the mountain, and says quietly: 'Look -- from here, on a clear day, you can see for ever.'"
... too many quotes to add. I'll finish with something from his last chapter, fittingly on the resurrection.
"Our bodies are not just toys that we will throw away at death, and which we can therefore do what we like with now. Nor are they miserable rags, worthless and hence morally insignificant. Our emotions, and those of others, are not just chance flickerings of an electric current that will one day burn itself out and prove irrelevant. Our humanness is precious; God takes it so seriously that he has promised to bring it out, as it were, in a new edition.
The resurrection opens up before those who would follow Jesus a new life, a new world. And that new life and world, though they will be fulfilled in the life yet to come, begin here and now."
"I once went for a job interview where I held forth about Paul for some time, and was then asked about John. I said then, and it's still true, that I feel about John like I feel about my wife; I love her very much, but I wouldn't claim to understand her. I didn't get the job."
But his summary of each of the gospels--and John's most of all--is what I really wanted to record:
"Matthew takes us into the synagogue, where the people of God are learning to recognize Jesus as their King, their Emmanuel. Mark writes a little handbook on discipleship, for the followers of the Servant King. Luke presents Jesus to the cultured Greek world of his day. John, by contrast, takes us up the mountain, and says quietly: 'Look -- from here, on a clear day, you can see for ever.'"
... too many quotes to add. I'll finish with something from his last chapter, fittingly on the resurrection.
"Our bodies are not just toys that we will throw away at death, and which we can therefore do what we like with now. Nor are they miserable rags, worthless and hence morally insignificant. Our emotions, and those of others, are not just chance flickerings of an electric current that will one day burn itself out and prove irrelevant. Our humanness is precious; God takes it so seriously that he has promised to bring it out, as it were, in a new edition.
The resurrection opens up before those who would follow Jesus a new life, a new world. And that new life and world, though they will be fulfilled in the life yet to come, begin here and now."
June 10, 2020
Any time you sit down to read a book by NT Wright, you are guaranteed to be getting some top quality theology. He is readable and down to earth while also being both incredibly innovative and profound. Even if you do not agree with everything he says, there is no question that he has invested a lot of thought and scholarship into his ideas. Beyond that, there is a humility and sincerity in his writing makes it clear he does his best to live out what he claims to believe.
This book was originally written in 1995 and you can see that many of the ideas he touches on here will be developed more thoroughly in later works. In a sense, this is actually two small books combined. In the first half, NT Wright presents a survey of six different books in the New Testament (Hebrews, Colossians, Matthew, John, Mark, Revelation). In the second half, he dives into six different theological concepts resurrection, rebirth, temptation, hell, heaven, and the new earth. In some of these, he dances on the edge of orthodoxy. He doesn't really step outside of it, but rather he challenges common simple distortions of it.
In all, this book is a great primer or refresher for NT Wright. It doesn't get too deep into any one idea but rather hits mountaintops of many. Like I said earlier, some of those concepts will be more thoroughly explored in some of his later works and, for me personally, it is those I would rather be reading. This is good, those (like Simply Jesus, How God Became King, and The Day the Revolution Began) are great.
This book was originally written in 1995 and you can see that many of the ideas he touches on here will be developed more thoroughly in later works. In a sense, this is actually two small books combined. In the first half, NT Wright presents a survey of six different books in the New Testament (Hebrews, Colossians, Matthew, John, Mark, Revelation). In the second half, he dives into six different theological concepts resurrection, rebirth, temptation, hell, heaven, and the new earth. In some of these, he dances on the edge of orthodoxy. He doesn't really step outside of it, but rather he challenges common simple distortions of it.
In all, this book is a great primer or refresher for NT Wright. It doesn't get too deep into any one idea but rather hits mountaintops of many. Like I said earlier, some of those concepts will be more thoroughly explored in some of his later works and, for me personally, it is those I would rather be reading. This is good, those (like Simply Jesus, How God Became King, and The Day the Revolution Began) are great.
December 1, 2007
An unexpected gem! I stumbled across this by chance, and quickly have grown to love is. Following Jesus gives the best introduction to Tom Wright's works of anything I've read. He lays out some of his major teaching themes here, in a way that challenged me, encouraged me, and opened my eyes more to the power of Jesus in our world and my daily life. In the first 6 chapters he gives masterful overviews of 6 books--Hebrews, Colossians, Matthew, John, Mark, and Revelation--each chock full of choice nuggets. But the last six chapters caught me by surprise, especially chapter 7 on Faith, 9 on Temptation, and 10 on Hell. I found it very pastoral--his words cut straight to my heart, and have helped my thinking become more profoundly biblical.
July 24, 2010
Another excellent book by N.T. Wright. While this one was not mind-blowing, it was consistently good which is better than many books on discipleship. As other's have noted, it's broken out between chapters on different books on the Bible and then some more general questions on what following God implies.
This is an extremely readable book and I think could be eye-opening for the average church-goer who feels that the conveyed Christian hope isn't as appealing some would believe. This is not to say that the point is to "sign up" for that which is most alluring, but it is important to know in fact what you are "signing up" for. I am very thankful to Wright for opening my eyes on many levels and will consistently try and get my hands on anything and everything by him.
This is an extremely readable book and I think could be eye-opening for the average church-goer who feels that the conveyed Christian hope isn't as appealing some would believe. This is not to say that the point is to "sign up" for that which is most alluring, but it is important to know in fact what you are "signing up" for. I am very thankful to Wright for opening my eyes on many levels and will consistently try and get my hands on anything and everything by him.
December 12, 2012
An excellent and easy read. As a pastor, this is the kind of book I want every one of my parishioners to read, because it is a readable exposition on the basics of Christianity from a real Christian scholar. I wish more academics would produce books like this. Also, I found tons of good sermon illustrations in this book that I will likely use down the road, so it's definitely a great read for clergy (as most of Tom Wright's stuff is).
The reason I gave this four stars and not five is that the book is not consistently stunning, although many chapters are.
The reason I gave this four stars and not five is that the book is not consistently stunning, although many chapters are.
July 17, 2017
All in all, I really loved this book. It didn't quite hit my threshold for 5 stars (maybe my standards are rising, lol...), but it was excellent. In his introduction, Wright points out that the first half of the book came from some specific sermons he preached, which I found both fascinating but slightly frustrating. In the end, each chapter read almost as a mini sermon, which made them very engaging and accessible, but less academic than I was hoping. That being said, the chapters are short enough that it can pretty much be read devotionally (which is the route I took). This is especially true of the first half, where Wright gives brilliant, imaginative summaries of each of the Gospels as well as Colossians, Hebrews, and Revelation. Those are excellent and very helpful, especially if one is teaching from/in one of those books and needs an efficient way to summarize them. The second half of the book is Wright working through the implications of and concepts bound up in some core concepts of Christianity, such as temptation, hell, renewal of the mind, heaven, and the resurrection.
I found the book very accessible and think it would work well for lay people as well as pastors and theologians. For most people, reading it devotionally would be very easy because the chapters are not that long and tackling the book one chapter at a time would enable them to chew on Wright's words for a bit before going on (which is how I approached it).
This is not an 'academic' type of book, but the depth of Wright's scholarship shows through in how he effortlessly moves to the core of the books and issues at hand. I would encourage anyone to snag a copy and work their way through!
I found the book very accessible and think it would work well for lay people as well as pastors and theologians. For most people, reading it devotionally would be very easy because the chapters are not that long and tackling the book one chapter at a time would enable them to chew on Wright's words for a bit before going on (which is how I approached it).
This is not an 'academic' type of book, but the depth of Wright's scholarship shows through in how he effortlessly moves to the core of the books and issues at hand. I would encourage anyone to snag a copy and work their way through!
August 19, 2024
In this book, Tom Wright brings forward a group of sermons that he preached around the time of Easter. This is a relatively easy book to get through and touches on a number of different places in the Scriptures where Jesus is represented. The writing is good and the book isn't overly long and quite crisp.
I found a number of the ideas interesting. Something as simple as James and John asking to be seated at Jesus' right and left hand when He came into His kingship, Wright indicates was a request to be crucified on both sides of Jesus. He has some interesting thoughts around Naaman, the Syrian general's request to be allow to continue to go to worship and idol, because he was from a pagan society.
I would have given the book five stars, but certain of the ideas -- particularly Wright's concept of heaven and hell feel problematic. I am not someone who believe that annihilationism is heresy, but eternal conscious torment has been the predominant stand by most of the theologians in church history. I would have felt better if Wright had simply admitted that this was his preferred view, but he can understand that there are other interpretations.
Wright also has a tendency to shrink the Gospel to holding multinational companies accountable for their business practices and taking care of the environment around us. Once again, I am not against doing those things, but it feels small to say that Jesus came to earth to be certain that all of us can earn a living wage and that Christians need to unite around this concept.
All in all, I found the book useful and helpful, even if I did skim over certain things.
I found a number of the ideas interesting. Something as simple as James and John asking to be seated at Jesus' right and left hand when He came into His kingship, Wright indicates was a request to be crucified on both sides of Jesus. He has some interesting thoughts around Naaman, the Syrian general's request to be allow to continue to go to worship and idol, because he was from a pagan society.
I would have given the book five stars, but certain of the ideas -- particularly Wright's concept of heaven and hell feel problematic. I am not someone who believe that annihilationism is heresy, but eternal conscious torment has been the predominant stand by most of the theologians in church history. I would have felt better if Wright had simply admitted that this was his preferred view, but he can understand that there are other interpretations.
Wright also has a tendency to shrink the Gospel to holding multinational companies accountable for their business practices and taking care of the environment around us. Once again, I am not against doing those things, but it feels small to say that Jesus came to earth to be certain that all of us can earn a living wage and that Christians need to unite around this concept.
All in all, I found the book useful and helpful, even if I did skim over certain things.
April 22, 2021
This book was a a breath blown into the flame of my faith, growing it and making it hungrier...but thats often the case with anything N.T. Wright pens. This book is short sweet and each chapter covers a new topic which is a great launch pad if you want to pursue his other books.
"The longer you look at Jesus, the more you will want to serve him in this world. That is, of course, if its the real Jesus you're looking at. Plenty of people in the churchvand outside it have made up a 'jesus' for themselves, and have found that this invented character makes few real demands on them. He makes them feel happy from time to time but doesn't challenge them, doesn't suggest they get up and do something about the plight of the world. Which is, of course, what the real Jesus had an uncomfortable habit of doing."
" The Church must be prepared to act symbolically, like Jesus, to show that there is a different way of living. The Church must be prepared to be the agent of healing even for those, like AIDS victims, who are the lepers of modern society. Taking up the cross is not a merely passive operation. It comes about as the church attempts, in the power of the Spirit, to be for the world what Jesus was for the workd - announcing the kingdom, healing the wounds if the world, challenging the power structures that keep anger and oain in circulation. We need to pray that we will have the courage, as a Church and as Christian persons, to follow the Servant King wherever he leads. "
"The longer you look at Jesus, the more you will want to serve him in this world. That is, of course, if its the real Jesus you're looking at. Plenty of people in the churchvand outside it have made up a 'jesus' for themselves, and have found that this invented character makes few real demands on them. He makes them feel happy from time to time but doesn't challenge them, doesn't suggest they get up and do something about the plight of the world. Which is, of course, what the real Jesus had an uncomfortable habit of doing."
" The Church must be prepared to act symbolically, like Jesus, to show that there is a different way of living. The Church must be prepared to be the agent of healing even for those, like AIDS victims, who are the lepers of modern society. Taking up the cross is not a merely passive operation. It comes about as the church attempts, in the power of the Spirit, to be for the world what Jesus was for the workd - announcing the kingdom, healing the wounds if the world, challenging the power structures that keep anger and oain in circulation. We need to pray that we will have the courage, as a Church and as Christian persons, to follow the Servant King wherever he leads. "
July 3, 2021
I just finished "Following Jesus," by N.T. Wright.
This was a great, thin, systematic, disguised as popular reading. I have always appreciated one aspect about Wright which very few theologians and scholars of his calibre have: the ability to write a popular book on Monday and on Friday kick out a work for academic which is well thought out, insightful, and quite coherent and responsible on both fronts. I believe Greg Boyd has this ability also, but other than those two I dont know of anyone with this gift.
Wright spoke on both things which seems to get tagged along with his name all the time: heaven and hell. While I am closer to the annihilationists view of hell, I agree with his analysis of heaven. I'm sure his view of heaven would make 90%+ of Christians flip, I believe it is coherent and true to scripture.
This is really a good book.
This was a great, thin, systematic, disguised as popular reading. I have always appreciated one aspect about Wright which very few theologians and scholars of his calibre have: the ability to write a popular book on Monday and on Friday kick out a work for academic which is well thought out, insightful, and quite coherent and responsible on both fronts. I believe Greg Boyd has this ability also, but other than those two I dont know of anyone with this gift.
Wright spoke on both things which seems to get tagged along with his name all the time: heaven and hell. While I am closer to the annihilationists view of hell, I agree with his analysis of heaven. I'm sure his view of heaven would make 90%+ of Christians flip, I believe it is coherent and true to scripture.
This is really a good book.
February 3, 2021
Loved reading this book! N.T. Wright writes in a way that in understandable and challenging. The first half of the book focuses on taking a deeper look into a few NT Books and pointing us to the call to follow Jesus more intimately. He does a great job tying some of them (I.e. Hebrews) back to their relationship to the OT and the whole biblical narrative. The second part goes into more topical aspects of following Jesus. Overall, this book is simply a call to seek Jesus in all things and follow him! This is a great read and (as a Young Life leader) would be a great book to suggest to friends developing their walk with Jesus.
June 1, 2021
A collection of N.T. Wright's Lent/Easter sermons adapted into written form. The first half of the book includes sermons on entire books of the New Testament at a time including Colossians and Hebrews. The second half of the book includes sermons on heaven, hell, and more.
I really liked N.T. Wright's sermons that look at whole books at a time. Not many preachers will dare cover a whole book in one sermon, but he does it well and it helps bring out the big themes of those books. Wright does a great job of making you think deeper and also seeing practical applications of the main points. It is a thought-provoking read that is refreshing for the Christian walk. Highly recommended.
I really liked N.T. Wright's sermons that look at whole books at a time. Not many preachers will dare cover a whole book in one sermon, but he does it well and it helps bring out the big themes of those books. Wright does a great job of making you think deeper and also seeing practical applications of the main points. It is a thought-provoking read that is refreshing for the Christian walk. Highly recommended.
September 2, 2018
Wow! I'm definitely going to read this book many times more. After reading it, I beyond the shadow of a doubt affirm boldly and proudly, (yet at the same time humbled by its greatness) say that I am a child of The King and my faith has been strengthen and my zeal rekindle with blazing purpose to present to all who I encounter this all surpassing and beautiful message of the gospel, that Jesus came as a human, suffered, died, AND ROSE AGAIN!!! so that you and I could one day not far from now experience what it truly means to be human, in a new heaven and earth ruled by the power of Love.
March 23, 2021
"Do you know what the most frequent command in the Bible turns out to be? What instruction is given by God, angels, Jesus, the prophets and apostles? Do you think 'be good'? 'Be holy'? 'Don't sin'? No. The most frequent command in the Bible is:
'Don't be afraid'. 'Fear not'.
The irony of this surprising command is that, although it's what we all really want to hear, we have as much difficulty, if not more, in obeying this command as any other. We all cherish fear so closely that we find we can't shed it even when we're told to."
'Don't be afraid'. 'Fear not'.
The irony of this surprising command is that, although it's what we all really want to hear, we have as much difficulty, if not more, in obeying this command as any other. We all cherish fear so closely that we find we can't shed it even when we're told to."
July 19, 2021
Tom Wright presents his notes on six books of the Bible pertaining to being a disciple of Jesus. He identifies helpful themes for making sense of the particular books with perspective that enables the reader to re evaluate their assumptions of Jesus and how that impacts the conduct of their life. The second half of the text is a topical engagement of rather substantial subjects within Christianity.
Recommended for book studies and for personal reflection on the Bible. It feels like you’re getting Tom’s Bible study notes and you’re having a casual conversation.
Recommended for book studies and for personal reflection on the Bible. It feels like you’re getting Tom’s Bible study notes and you’re having a casual conversation.
July 10, 2018
This is an excellent short work by N.T. Wright. While Wright is often known for his lengthy theological works this work is a series of sermons. It has 12 chapters and could easily be used as a devotional work. Or this work can be a great tool to encourage one to study deep on the topics that have been presented in the text. The first six are from specific texts in both the OT and NT, while the second set of six are more topical in nature.
October 18, 2020
N.T. Wright is a great writer. I enjoyed this book so much, it was practical and presented deep and profound truth in an understandable and meaningful way.
"The resurrection opens up before those who would follow Jesus a new life, a new world. And that new life and world, though they will be fulfilled in the life yet to come, begin here and now."
P.S. (His chapter on hell is very interesting and different, be aware of that.)
"The resurrection opens up before those who would follow Jesus a new life, a new world. And that new life and world, though they will be fulfilled in the life yet to come, begin here and now."
P.S. (His chapter on hell is very interesting and different, be aware of that.)
December 24, 2020
A very helpful book for any preacher, as Wright opens up texts while opening up whole books of the bible. He gives the reader the flavour for what the Biblical book is trying to do as a whole, and explores wide themes, giving the context for a focus on any particular pericope.
Each chapter explores one biblical book through what is basically a sermon. A masterful example of contextual preaching.
Each chapter explores one biblical book through what is basically a sermon. A masterful example of contextual preaching.
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