Saturate: Being Disciples of Jesus in the Everyday Stuff of Life
Overview
What does it look like to live for Jesus in the everyday stuff of life? Many Christians have unwittingly embraced the idea that “church” is a once-a-week event rather than a community of Spirit-empowered people; that “ministry” is what pastors do on Sundays rather than the 24/7 calling of all believers; and that “discipleship” is a program rather than the normal state of every follower of Jesus. Drawing on his experience as a pastor and church planter, Jeff Vanderstelt wants us to see that there’s more—much more—to the Christian life than sitting in a pew once a week. God has called his people to something bigger: a view of the Christian life that encompasses the ordinary, the extraordinary, and everything in between. Packed full of biblical teaching, compelling stories, and real-world advice, this book will remind you that Jesus is filling the world with his presence through the everyday lives of people just like you.
Top Highlights
“If we are to be disciples of Jesus who are being re-formed and restored to become more like him, we need to have people in our lives, up close and personal. We need people who can see where we do or do not yet believe the truth about Jesus and what he has done for us. Then, when the layers are pulled back, we need people to speak the truth of the gospel to our needs. Sometimes we just need a reminder of what we already know but have forgotten. Sometimes we need a bit of new information about Jesus. And there are times when we need a direct rebuke.” (Page 97)
“Where are you tempted to hide or cover up? Do you still believe you have to perform well for God in order to receive his loving acceptance? Do you believe God loves you more when you obey and less when you disobey?” (Page 59)
“The reason the teenagers I worked with were able to make disciples of Jesus was that they believed they were the church. For them, church wasn’t something you go to. Church was something you are.” (Page 24)
“Can you imagine churches today taking offerings so they would be known as the people who threw the best parties?” (Page 32)
“Jesus said, ‘Apart from me you can do nothing’ (John 15:5). Sometimes you have to fall apart to figure this out” (Page 54)
- Title: Saturate: Being Disciples of Jesus in the Everyday Stuff of Life
- Author: Jeff Vanderstelt
- Publisher: Crossway
- Print Publication Date: 2015
- Logos Release Date: 2018
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Christian life
- ISBNs: 9781433545993, 9781433546020, 9781433546006, 9781433546013, 1433545993, 1433546027, 1433546000, 1433546019
- Resource ID: LLS:STRTBNGDSSTFFLF
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T03:12:51Z
