David Platt, Radical Together : Unleashing the People of God for the Purpose of God. Multnomah, 2011.
Prequel: Platt, Radical
Referenced in: Missional Lifestyle, Discipleship, Spirituality – Radical Series, David Platt
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This is a sequel to Platt’s New York Times Bestseller, Radical, which is addressed primarily to individuals, but with a strong encouragement to commit one’s life a missional community as part of the one-year journey toward authentic discipleship. This volume picks up with the community suggestion by considering what happens with committed individuals apply the revolutionary claims and commands of Chris in their communities of faith. It includes an extensive small group study guide.
The book is organized around six ideas:
- One of the worst enemies of Christians can be good things in the church.
- The gospel that saves us from work saves us to work.
- The Word does the work.
- Building the right church depends on using all the wrong people.
- We are living – and longing – for the end of the world.
- We are selfless followers of a self-centered God.
From the Publisher
Take the next step. From radical followers of Christ to radical communities of faith.
In Radical, David Platt’s plea for Christians to take back their faith from the American Dream resonated with readers everywhere, and the book quickly became a New York Times bestseller. Now in Radical Together, the author broadens his call, challenging us to unite around a gospel-centered vision.
How, he asks, might such a vision reshape our priorities as the body of Christ? How might well-intentioned Christians actually prevent God’s people from accomplishing God’s purpose? And, how can we best unleash the people of God in the church to carry out the purpose of God in the world?
Writing to everyone who desires to make an impact for God’s glory—whether you are an involved member, a leader, or a pastor—Dr. Platt shares six foundational ideas that fuel radical obedience among Christians in the church. With compelling Bible teaching and inspiring stories from around the world, he will help you apply the revolutionary claims and commands of Christ to your community of faith in fresh, practical ways.
About the Author
David Platt is the pastor of The Church at Brook Hills, a four-thousand-member congregation in Birmingham, Alabama. Widely regarded as an exceptional expositor, David has traveled and taught around the world. He holds two undergraduate and three advanced degrees, including a doctorate from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. David and his wife, Heather, live in Birmingham with their family.
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