Gospel-Centered Discipleship

by Jonathan Dodson

Publisher:

Crossway

, 2012

Reflecting on the practice of disciple making in young adult, college, graduate, and local church contexts, Jonathan Dodson has discerned some common pitfalls. For many, discipleship is reduced to a form of religious performance before God. For others, it devolves into spiritual license and a loose adherence to spiritual facts. Both approaches distort biblical motivations for Christian obedience and are in need of reform. By explaining various motivations for discipleship, Dodson charts a biblically faithful, grace-driven alternative. Additionally, he provides a practical model for creating gospel-centered discipleship groups—small, reproducible, missional, gender-specific groups of believers that fight for faith together. This book blends both theology and practice to inspire and equip Christians to effectively fight sin, keep Jesus central, and make gospel-centered discipleship a way of life. Both new and growing Christians will learn to trust the gospel in community as they fight together for holiness as well as how to start gospel-centered community groups in any local church.

Contents

Top Highlights

“We are disciples first and parents, employees, pastors, deacons, and spouses second. Disciple is an identity; everything else is a role. Our roles are temporary but our identity will last forever.” (Page 29)

“Christ-centered repentance and forgiveness is something to be heard and applied, not just once, but for the entirety of a disciple’s life.” (Page 35)

“We need to put performance and rebellion to sleep so that we can wake up to Jesus.” (Page 40)

“The gospel is more than a one-time event that ‘saved’ me. I have learned, and continue to learn, that the gospel is something I need every minute of everyday.” (Page 107)

“Every follower of Jesus needs to know, and be reminded, that the gospel that makes disciples is the very same gospel that matures disciples.” (Page 40)

Product Details

• Title: Gospel-Centered Discipleship
• Author: Jonathan Dodson
• Publisher: Crossway
• Print Publication Date: 2012
• Logos Release Date: 2013
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Discipling (Christianity)
• Resource ID: LLS:9781433530241
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-01-14T21:13:21Z

About Jonathan Dodson

Jonathan K. Dodson (MDiv and ThM, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) is the lead pastor of City Life Church in Austin, Texas, where he lives with his wife and three children. Dodson is the founder of GospelCenteredDiscipleship.com and author of a number of books.