Patterns of Discipleship in the New Testament

by Richard N. Longenecker (Editor)

Overview

Discipleship is a subject that lies at the heart of Christian thought, life, and ministry. For centuries it has been a way of thinking and speaking about the nature of the Christian life. But what is actually meant by the notion of "Christian discipleship"? In Patterns of Discipleship in the New Testament thirteen first-class scholars examine what the New Testament writings say about the subject of discipleship, highlight the features of both unity and diversity that appear throughout the New Testament, and suggest, in a very readable style, how Christian discipleship can be expressed today in ways that honor both the oneness of the gospel and a legitimate variety of lifestyles.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780802841698
Publisher:	Eerdmans, William B. Publishing Company
Publication date:	10/08/1996
Series:	McMaster New Testament Studies (MNTS)
Pages:	294
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.73(d)

About the Author

Richard N. Longenecker (1930–2021) was a distinguished New Testament scholar who taught for many years at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto. He was the author of numerous books, including Paul, Apostle of Liberty; The Christology of Early Jewish Christianity; New Testament Social Ethics for Today; Introducing Romans: Critical Issues in Paul's Most Famous Letter, and the New International Greek Testament Commentary volume on Romans.

Table of Contents

I. GOSPELS AND RELATED MATERIALS

1. Following Jesus in the Gospel of Mark—and Beyond
   Larry W. Hurtado
2. Guiding Readers—Making Disciples: Discipleship in Matthew's Narrative Strategy
   Terence L. Donaldson
3. Taking Up the Cross Daily: Discipleship in Luke-Acts
   Richard N. Longenecker
4. They Believed in Him: Discipleship in the Johannine Tradition
   Melvyn R. Hillmer

II. PAULINE LETTERS

5. 'How You Must Walk to Please God': Holiness and Discipleship in 1 Thessalonians
   Jeffrey A. D. Weima
6. 'Imitate Me, Just as I Imitate Christ': Discipleship in the Corinthian Correspondence
   Linda L. Belleville
7. Becoming like God through Christ: Discipleship in Romans
   L. Ann Jervis
8. The Imitation of Christ: Discipleship in Philippians
   Gerald F. Hawthorne
9. 'Christ in You, the Hope of Glory': Discipleship in Colossians
   Michael P. Knowles

III. OTHER WRITINGS

10. Standing Before the Moral Claim of God: Discipleship in Hebrews
    William L. Lane
11. Controlling the Tongue and the Wallet: Discipleship in James
    Peter H. Davids
12. Going to Heaven with Jesus: From 1 Peter to Pilgrim's Progress
    J. Ramsey Michaels
13. Following the Lamb: Discipleship in the Apocalypse
    David E. Aune

Index of Subjects
Index of Modern Authors
Index of Scripture and Other Ancient References

Editorial Reviews

Reformed Review
"Readers . . . who are struggling to define and implement strategies for discipleship in the churches will find this volume helpful and provoking as a pretext and foundation for their work. As to the readability, the authors have hit their intended mark in most cases, creating a collection of accessible and intelligent essays for the layperson and clergyperson alike."

Bibliotheca Sacra
"A thorough study of the many facets of discipleship in the New Testament, written for scholars and church leaders alike."

Calvin Theological Journal
"For preachers, there are many sermon ideas embedded in this excellent book. For theologians and professors, this is a highly readable popularization of all the main ideas about discipleship circulating in responsible arenas at the present time."

Catholic Biblical Quarterly
"A useful collection of articles on discipleship."

Reformed Theological Review (Australia)
"This is a worthwhile collection of essays, providing the necessary building-blocks for the construction of the New Testament portrait of those who respond to the gospel of Jesus. Each essay could be fruitfully read before preaching upon the section of the New Testament under its purview."

Religious Studies Review
"This collection will help the intended audience of laypeople, students, and ministers to appreciate the diversity of NT teachings on discipleship and to use these insights to live fuller Christian lives themselves."

Scripture Bulletin (U.K.)
"In general, this book can provide the committed Christian with material prayer, the pastor with the possibility of composing interesting, informed and balanced homilies and the undergraduate with an introduction to different approaches to the text. Above all it encourages a close attentive reading of the inspired word of God which in turn challenged the meaning of what one is living."

The Bible Today
"A fine collection of essays on discipleship that offers a comprehensive treatment of the New Testament materials, spanning the Gospels, Acts, Paul's letters, and other New Testament writings. . . In each instance the essays engage the text, are sensitive to the overall framework of the particular New Testament book, and interact with current scholarly literature. Overall this volume provides the reader with a sound and theologically rich treatment."

The Expository Times
"Thirteen scholars . . . discuss the varied concepts of discipleship in the New Testament and seek to draw out some simple applications to modern Christian life. The chapters are well-organized, well-documented and balanced. . . Useful to students, clergy and others wishing to study, or preach on, discipleship."

From the Publisher

A thorough study of the many facets of discipleship in the New Testament, written for scholars and church leaders alike.

Bibliotheca Sacra

For preachers, there are many sermon ideas embedded in this excellent book. For theologians and professors, this is a highly readable popularization of all the main ideas about discipleship circulating in responsible arenas at the present time.

Calvin Theological Journal

A useful collection of articles on discipleship.

Catholic Biblical Quarterly

This is a worthwhile collection of essays, providing the necessary building-blocks for the construction of the New Testament portrait of those who respond to the gospel of Jesus. Each essay could be fruitfully read before preaching upon the section of the New Testament under its purview.

Reformed (Australia) Theological Review

This collection will help the intended audience of laypeople, students, and ministers to appreciate the diversity of NT teachings on discipleship and to use these insights to live fuller Christian lives themselves.

Religious Studies Review

In general, this book can provide the committed Christian with material prayer, the pastor with the possibility of composing interesting, informed and balanced homilies and the undergraduate with an introduction to different approaches to the text. Above all it encourages a close attentive reading of the inspired word of God which in turn challenged the meaning of what one is living.

Scripture Bulletin (U.K.)

A fine collection of essays on discipleship that offers a comprehensive treatment of the New Testament materials, spanning the Gospels, Acts, Paul's letters, and other New Testament writings.... In each instance the essays engage the text, are sensitive to the overall framework of the particular New Testament book, and interact with current scholarly literature. Overall this volume provides the reader with a sound and theologically rich treatment.

The Bible Today

"Thirteen scholars...discuss the varied concepts of discipleship in the New Testament and seek to draw out some simple applications to modern Christian life. The chapters are well-organized, well-documented and balanced.... Useful to students, clergy and others wishing to study, or preach on, discipleship."

Expository Times