Living Like Jesus: Eleven Essentials for Growing a Genuine Faith

by Ronald J. Sider

Overview

How would Jesus have us act in today's world? Living Like Jesus explores eleven basic yet profound ideals that spell the difference between nominal Christianity and the incredible power of the authentic gospel. Ronald Sider challenges us to reexamine our commitment and return to the basics of faith, exploring the impact this will have on our relationships--with God, others, the church, our society, and our world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781725235359
Publisher:	Wipf & Stock Publishers
Publication date:	02/06/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	190
File size:	23 MB
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About the Author

Ronald J. Sider (PhD, Yale) is Senior Distinguished Professor of Theology, Holistic Ministry&Public Policy at Palmer Theological Seminary, and President Emeritus of Evangelicals for Social Action. He is the author of over thirty books including Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger (1977), The Scandal of the Evangelical Conscience (2005), Christ and Violence (reprinted 2001), Saving Souls, Serving Society (2005), and I Am Not a Social Activist (2008).

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 9

Characteristics of a Genuine Christian 10

Introduction 11

1 Searing Holiness, Forgiving Love 17

Part 1 The Individual

2 Conformed to Christ 31

3 Renewing Marriage and Family 41

4 Immersed in Prayer, Filled with the Spirit 57

Part 2 The Church

5 A Little Picture of Heaven 73

6 Loving Both Body and Soul 87

7 Must We Knock Down Other People's Candles? 102

Part 3 The World

8 Bedroom, Boardroom, and Ballot Box 119

9 Moving from the Chair to the Floor 138

10 Tending the Garden without Worshiping It 152

Conclusion: Christian Faith as Servanthood 167

Epilogue 181

Notes 184