The First of Us: Matthew & Simon – by Michael Smith
Matthew 9:9; Luke 6:14-16 As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he got …
TRANSFORMING MISSION: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission
by David J. Bosch (1991) – David Bosch offers a comprehensive look at successive developments in the history of the Christian mission. The back cover of the 19th printing of …
The Kingdom Within: The Inner Meaning of Jesus’ Sayings
by John Sanford – The stories and parables of Jesus are beloved teachings that impart spiritual truth and offer glimpses into the reality of God’s kingdom. In his book, The …
“The Jesus Worldview Initiative could be the transforming agent the church needs… and knowing what Jesus said and did is essential.” Hulitt Gloer, Emeritus Professor of Preaching and Christian Scriptures …
“Calling Christians to a higher and better-informed loyalty to the teachings of Jesus is the high ground we want to occupy. We don’t want to inhabit the low ground of …
“The Jesus Worldview Initiative has a disarming simplicity, but the timing and angle of approach have tremendous potential to change the lives of hundreds of churches and countless believers.” Pastor …
“In examining American Christianity, I cannot help but think we have expectations that God is on our side — whatever side that may be — and that greatness is secured …
“What excites me most about this project is we are getting back to the core of who we are. We are working to make sure we are following who we …
“I feel like every sermon could be: ‘Welcome to God’s grace. Now, go, follow Jesus.’ Thanks for being one resource that keeps pointing the way.” Pastor Leslie Limbaugh, Selma American Baptist …
The human face of God – By Guy Sayles
One of the most astonishing things Jesus said was: “Whoever who has seen me has seen the Father” (John 14). When we see Jesus, we see what God is like. …