Discipleship is a subject that lies at the heart of Christian thought, life, and ministry. For centuries it has been a way of thinking and speaking about the nature of the Christian life. But what is actually meant by the notion of "Christian discipleship"? In Patterns of Discipleship in the New Testament thirteen first-class scholars examine what the New Testament writings say about the subject of discipleship, highlight the features of both unity and diversity that appear throughout the New Testament, and suggest, in a very readable style, how Christian discipleship can be expressed today in ways that honor both the oneness of the gospel and a legitimate variety of lifestyles.
Richard N. Longenecker (1930–2021) was a distinguished New Testament scholar who taught for many years at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto. He was the author of numerous books, including Paul, Apostle of Liberty; The Christology of Early Jewish Christianity; New Testament Social Ethics for Today; Introducing Romans: Critical Issues in Paul's Most Famous Letter, and the New International Greek Testament Commentary volume on Romans. Richard N. Longenecker (1930–2021) was a distinguished New Testament scholar who taught for many years at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto. He was the author of numerous books, including Paul, Apostle of Liberty; The Christology of Early Jewish Christianity; New Testament Social Ethics for Today; Introducing Romans: Critical Issues in Paul's Most Famous Letter, and the New International Greek Testament Commentary volume on Romans.
Table of Contents
I. GOSPELS AND RELATED MATERIALS
Following Jesus in the Gospel of Mark—and Beyond Larry W. Hurtado
Guiding Readers—Making Disciples: Discipleship in Matthew's Narrative Strategy Terence L. Donaldson
Taking Up the Cross Daily: Discipleship in Luke-Acts Richard N. Longenecker
They Believed in Him: Discipleship in the Johannine Tradition Melvyn R. Hillmer
II. PAULINE LETTERS
'How You Must Walk to Please God': Holiness and Discipleship in 1 Thessalonians Jeffrey A. D. Weima
'Imitate Me, Just as I Imitate Christ': Discipleship in the Corinthian Correspondence Linda L. Belleville
Becoming like God through Christ: Discipleship in Romans L. Ann Jervis
The Imitation of Christ: Discipleship in Philippians Gerald F. Hawthorne
'Christ in You, the Hope of Glory': Discipleship in Colossians Michael P. Knowles
III. OTHER WRITINGS
Standing Before the Moral Claim of God: Discipleship in Hebrews William L. Lane
Controlling the Tongue and the Wallet: Discipleship in James Peter H. Davids
Going to Heaven with Jesus: From 1 Peter to Pilgrim's Progress J. Ramsey Michaels
Following the Lamb: Discipleship in the Apocalypse David E. Aune
Index of Subjects Index of Modern Authors Index of Scripture and Other Ancient References