Therefore, follow these steps, and you can be saved. Follow me bible study video sessions are 5 downloadable individual use videos and support the 6session bible study by david platt that takes you on a journey to see that the inv. Taking back your faith from the american dream, contends that multitudes of people around the world culturally think they. Follow me is the follow up of the widelyreceived and highlyacclaimed book radical by david platt. Pastor david platt continues to challenge cultural christianity in this muchanticipated followup to radical. This is the most recent book to challenge the doctrine of faith alone in a nondoctrinaire way. Somewhere along the way, amid varying cultural tides and popular church trends, it seems that we have minimized jesus summons to total abandonment, he writes in his new book, follow me kindle location 2. Follow me by david platt tyndale house publishers youtube. As with platt s first book radical, however, if one wishes to remain a marginal and avid trendyhot book reading. But not in the feelgood way that you might presume. This study will guide students to an understanding of jesus call to deny self and live with an unwavering devotion to him.
Kindle edition by platt, david, chan, francis, chan, francis. David s first love in ministry is disciplemakingthe simple, biblical model. David platt shows in this book what jesus had in mind when he said follow me. David platt, david platt, tyndale house publishers, inc amazon. David platt books list of books by author david platt. A few things i particularly liked about david platt s book, follow me. A call to live he asks the question, what did jesus really mean when he said, follow. Follow me by david platt audiobook download christian. With great conviction, platt exposes the hypocrisy, frivolity, and fluff that surround modern christianity. David platt biography, age, sermons, radical, books, church. In order to live as authentic disciples, platt believes we need an authentic encounter with the person of jesus christ, who he is, what that means, and to count the cost of truly following him. Though i would suggest that follow me is an objectively better book than radical, my guess is that it will not sell as well. In this new audiobook, david platt, author of the new york times bestselling book radical.
Follow me amplifies this healthy critique from platts earlier nationally resonant book, radical. This more recent book, follow me, does not really add much to that original message. In this muchanticipated follow up to radical, pastor david platt challenges the traditions of cultural christianity and reintroduces us to jesus and his most simple request. Take the first step into a life as a radical follower of christ. David platt, pastor of the church at brook hills, in birmingham, alabama, wants to correct that. David platts radical was one of those rare books that catapults a firsttime author straight to top of the charts. Follow me audio cd follow me audiobook by david platt follow me audio cd follow me audiobook by. The modernday gospel says, god loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life.
David s first love in ministry is disciple makingthe simple, biblical model of teaching gods word, mentoring others, and sharing faith. David joseph platt is an american pastor and author. Follow me is a life and death message for all who claim the name of christ. Taking back your faith from the american dream, contends that multitudes of people.
See all books authored by david platt, including radical. In this new book, david platt, author of the new york timesnew york times. Gods glory is most majestically displayed not through you were through me, but through us. He has traveled extensively to serve alongside church leaders.
The follow me student bible study, based on david platt s book follow me, is a shortterm, videoenhanced study for all youth, grades 7 to 12. David has written several books, radical, radical together, follow me and most recently counter culture to be released february 2015. Pastor david platt continues to challenge cultural christianity in this much anticipated followup to radical. Unleashing the people of god for the purpose of god in april, 2011. In follow me, platt writes to reveal the who and how of radical christian living. Specifically, over the past few weeks, ive been spending hours and craving more of my free time reading and studying his word. Jesus call to follow him is more than an invitation to pray a prayer. In follow me and in his ministry platt acknowledges gods grace as the necessary starting point for ones salvation. Hes traveled extensively to teach the bible alongside church leaders throughout.
Sep 30, 2016 a few things i particularly liked about david platts book, follow me. From the back cover of david platt s new book, follow me. There is something about the call to be radical that appeals to us more than the call to simply follow. Follow me quotes by david platt goodreads share book. It is a summons to lose your life and find new life and ultimate joy in him. Taking back your faith from the american dream and follow me. David platt is the president of the international mission board. I even listened to the book twice to see if i was missing something. David platt, the pastor of the church at brook hills, is deeply devoted to christ and his word. He has traveled extensively to serve alongside church leaders throughout the united states and around the world. Follow me bible study by david platt 20, paperback for. A series birthed from the bestselling novel by david platt. David platt, pastor at the church at brook hills, is deeply devoted to christ and his word.
When jesus says, follow me, its not an invitation to say a prayer, its a summons to lose our lives. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Taking back your faith from the american dream, and follow me. What did jesus really mean when he said follow me david platt answers this question by taking you on a journey to see that the invitation to follow him is an invitation to a relationship. David platt born july 11, 1979 is one of americas bestknown young, evangelical leaders. I read david platt s book radical about four years ago, and thought that it was a great message about not prioritizing the american dream over your faith. In this new book, david platt, author of the new york times bestselling book, radical.
Feb 06, 20 to watch more videos by david platt or purchase the book follow me at. David platt, president of the imb, is deeply devoted to christ and his word. Jun 07, 2015 ive been reading follow me by david platt. His life, his teaching, his death, and his resurrection are the focal points of redemptive history and the only hope for sinners like us. Platt takes dead aim at the sinners prayer and the concept of receiving jesus as ones personal savior. Known today for his books and his preaching, he was first an academic, earning two undergraduate and three advanced degrees, including a master of divinity, master of theology, and doctor of philosophy from new orleans baptist theological seminary. David platt wants you to get serious about following christ youve given up on the american dream, and youre ready to embrace authentic faith in jesus. He doesnt ever tell the reader precisely what hes doing, much like dietrich bonhoeffer did in his work the cost of discipleship 1939. David s first love in ministry is making disciples, sharing, showing, and teaching gods word in everyday life. He also has a radio program on moody radio, radical with david platt, that can be heard around the world and features past sermons and teaching from david s ministry. In this new book, david platt, author of the new york.
He is currently the senior pastor of the church at brook hills in birmingham, alabama, and he is also the author of the new york times best seller radical. What did jesus really mean when he said, follow me. His gracious call to follow me requires dying to self in order that we may find true life in him. This journey through matthews gospel puts king jesus on full display. Jan 25, 2016 one thing follow me strongly accomplished was encouraging the question, is my experience of christianity the full picture of what jesus brings. Unleashing the people of god for the purpose of god. David platt answers this question by taking you on a journey to see that the invitation to follow him is an invitation to a relationship. Davids first love in ministry is disciplemakingthe simple, biblical model. This book compels each one of us to examine the validity and vitality of our own personal faith. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading follow me.
As with platts first book radical, however, if one wishes to remain a marginal and avid trendyhotbookreading. He is lead pastor at mclean bible church in metro washington, dc. Somewhere along the way, amid varying cultural tides and popular church trends, it seems that we have minimized jesus summons to total abandonment, he writes in his new book, follow me. Rather, in a way that leaves me eagerly and wholeheartedly chasing sprinting after christ. Taking back your faith from the american dream, contends that multitudes of people around the world culturally think they are christians yet biblically are not followers of christ. Pastor david platt continues to challenge cultural christianity in this muchanticipated follow up to radical. Christs command has been examined time and again, but have we lost sight of its meaning. Follow me ebook by david platt 9781414382401 rakuten kobo. Pastor mark kicks off a new six week series called follow me. God raises up the church, and says to all creation in the heavens, on the earth, and under the earth, this is the bride and body of my son, bought and purchased by his blood to be my people and receive my power, and enjoy my presence, and declare my praise forever and ever. Its a relationship marked by selfdenial, personal intimacy, singleminded ambition, and ultimate joy. He calls the church to return, or at least examine, the invitation of christ to come and follow me. In this convenient companion booklet, david platt reveals what can happen in the world when we exchange our convenient beliefs for authentic discipleship. This book is packed with great stories, sound explanation of scripture, and practical steps in being a disciple of jesus and making disciples of jesus.
Yet this is the one i would prefer to hand out and the one i would prefer to have people read. In this new book, david platt, author of the new york times bestse. Taking back your faith from the american dream multnomah, 2010 and radical together. Taking back your faith from the american dream, david platt sought to expose the ideas in american christianity that are antithetical to the gospel, to show what we must let go of in true discipleship. Follow me pdf download free pdf books download site. As followers of christ we now live for gods kingdom, and it is our privilege. The author of the bestselling book radical is convinced that many people in our churches today are misled as to what it truly means to be a follower of christ. Mar 07, 20 2014 christian retailings best award winner. The author david platt is the lead pastor of the church at brook hills in birmingham, alabama.
David platt biography, age, sermons, radical, books. Accepting that reality as a given, he writes regarding the idea of working out ones salvation phil. Follow me 2014 christian retailings best award finalist what did jesus really mean when he said, follow me. Follow me is the followup of the widelyreceived and highlyacclaimed book radical by david platt. Platt founded a resource ministry, dedicated to serving the church and making disciples of all nations. Follow me amplifies this healthy critique from platt s earlier nationally resonant book, radical. He is currently pastorteacher at mclean bible church, and previously he was the senior pastor at the church at brook hills in birmingham, alabama, at the time he was the youngest megachurch pastor in the united states. Not only is it possible, but according to pastor david platt, its also highly probable. Follow me by david platt, 9781414373287, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read follow me.