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When I picked it back up, though, I found myself excited about the ideas Dodson presented on discipleship. Yet to claim that "the Great
Commission commands us to learn the gospel by the gospel" doesn't clarify this v I would give this a 3. I was refreshed, encouraged, trained, and
rebuked all throughout the book. Apr 11, James rated it really liked it Shelves: I feel that Christians lean toward one extreme or the other, and I
wish believers understood living pure lives in humility. The truth is, persistent, unrepentant sin can disqualify us from the kingdom of God Gal. I read
an article on spiritual community by Dodson several years ago, so I was glad to see that it was expanded into this. The gospel, however, is more
like an internal engine, always propelling us into God's presence. Oct 09, Jeanie rated it it was amazing. For this reason, Dodson writes that we
need to commune with the Holy Spirit by praying to Him and addressing Him throughout the day He says, Without the Spirit, we are powerless to
believe the gospel of Jesus, but those who in Christ have the most powerful motivation for discipleship present in them--the very Spirit of God! The
goal is not to 'apply' the text but to be awestruck with Jesus, not to 'do' but to delight in him. This is at the very center of the gospel. Dodson is
very clear in showing how gospel-centred living is not driven by license or legalism but instead delight in, and devotion to, Christ. I am thankful for
this. The writing is a little sloppy, though, most noticeably in the author's insistence on including the word "gospel" in about every sentence. He
covers the basics and quickly moves to how that can be modeled in your church or life. Lost Art of Disciple Making. This discipleship focuses on
prayer, reading the scripture, fasting, etc. Definitely a great book to read as a church family! It is a good premise. I really enjoyed Dodson's work
on horizontal, vertical, and integrated discipleship. Gospel-Centered Discipleship is not a new message but rather a Biblical message that has been
far too little communicated to lovers of God and Disciples of Christ today. This book offers practical ideas for engaging with secularized society
and does so in a way that is enfranchising, helping churches rely on their members instead of one leader with a dynamic personality or specialist
skills. He also sees a corporate aspect to our redemption which necessitates we do discipleship together p. Yet, both ideas are incomplete. He
encourages us to fight for our faith see pp. Jul 20, Matt Chapman rated it really liked it. However the underlying concepts apply to anyone who has
a desire to grow in the great commandment. We often celebrate the gospel and focus on our standing in Christ but we fail to understand the
necessity of action. Yet this discipleship falls short. Why fight if we are already accepted? Chap I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I heartily
recommend this resource. Say Something Worth Believing. He encourages us to be in-tune with the Spirit's work in our lives and to seek
communion with the Spirit. Dodson argues that horizontal discipleship is discipleship that is dependent on mission. Other Customers Also
Purchased. Jonathan is also author of Gospel-Centered Discipleship, Raised? Authors Matt Chandler, Eric Geiger, and Josh Patterson write what
will become a center- ing discussion piece for those whose goal is to be part of a church that has its theology, culture, and practice completely
saturated in the gospel. In Part 2 "Getting to the Heart" , Dodson examines the twisted motivation for discipleship like confessional accountability,
religious performance, or spiritual license and then offers the gospel as the true center for discipleship in the following chapter. Trivia About
Gospel-Centered D This book has 3 main sections. While, at times, he uses over-the-top language, he speaks clearly and passionately about the
importance of pursuing Christ with other believers by the power of the Spirit. But this message also creates human beauty--beautiful relationships in
our churches, making the glory of Christ visible in the world today. The Master Plan of Evangelism, 2nd edition, abridged. Grab this book, actually
grab two copies, get together with a friend and read it together. The Spirit is vital in our discipleship. Jun 22, Lena rated it it was ok Shelves: He
looks back at his first experience with discipleship realizing that he often practiced pietism instead gospel-empowered piety. I read it once through,
then went through it a second time underlin Excellent book that explains clearly what it means and looks like to keep the gospel central in all of our
discipleship endeavors. Fight clubs are made up of two to three Christians of the same gender that meet regularly to help one another fight sin and
believe the gospel of grace YES 2 NO 0. The gospel makes all-encompassing demands, and what the gospel demands, it supplies. It is a
conversation that has become increasingly popular over the past decade. Do yourself a favor and read it. In his book, Gospel-Centered
Discipleship, Pastor Jonathan Dodson takes a bold new and innovative look at the issue of discipleship and the church.