{"product_id":"follow-me-paperback-7","title":"Follow Me - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Platt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eFrancis Chan\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2014 \"Christian Retailing's Best\" award finalist!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat did Jesus really mean when he said, \"Follow Me\"?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this new book, David Platt, author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling book, \u003ci\u003eRadical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream\u003c\/i\u003e, contends that multitudes of people around the world culturally think they are Christians yet biblically are not followers of Christ.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScores of men, women, and children have been told that becoming a follower of Jesus simply involves believing certain truths or saying certain words. As a result, churches today are filled with people who believe they are Christians . . . but aren't. We want to be disciples as long as doing so does not intrude on our lifestyles, our preferences, our comforts, and even our religion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRevealing a biblical picture of what it means to truly be a Christian, \u003ci\u003eFollow Me\u003c\/i\u003e explores the gravity of what we must forsake in this world, as well as the indescribable joy and deep satisfaction to be found when we live for Christ.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe call to follow Jesus is not simply an invitation to pray a prayer; it's a summons to lose your life--and to find new life in him. This book will show you what such life actually looks like.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat did Jesus really mean when He said, \"Follow me?\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIs it possible for people to say they believe in Jesus but not truly be born again? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIs it possible for people to claim they have accepted Christ into their hearts yet not actually be Christians?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot only is it possible, but according to Pastor David Platt, it's also highly probable. The author of the bestselling book \u003ci\u003eRadical\u003c\/i\u003e is convinced that many people in our churches today are misled as to what it truly means to be a follower of Christ. Western culture has drained the lifeblood out of Christianity and replaced it with a watered-down version of the gospel that is so palatable it isn't even real anymore. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Follow me,\" Jesus calls. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo simple words that change everything. You will never be bored. You will always have purpose. You will never lack joy. But it will cost you. This call is not an invitation to pray a prayer. It is a summons to lose your life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ea call to die. a call to live. Have you answered that call?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 05, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christian Retailing's Best (2014)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42731666800703,"sku":"9781414373287","price":22.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/5f68247a32735e19c4b4b3cb5f39f7d4.webp?v=1765129675","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/follow-me-paperback-7","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}