THE INCENTIVES UNDERLYING JESUS' DISCIPLESHIP IN THE LUCAN TRADITION

Name: THE INCENTIVES UNDERLYING JESUS' DISCIPLESHIP IN THE LUCAN TRADITION
Brand: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
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By Alamu, Abel Adeyemi

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Discipleship is a vital tool for sustaining sound Christianity. However, the significance of discipleship can only be fully appreciated by taking cognisance of its motivational dimension. This aspect has been neglected in theory and practice. The Lucan tradition shows rich motivational discipleship because of its recognition of realistic settings for people's decision to become disciples of Jesus. Although motivation is indispensable in human endeavour, the author of Luke-Acts recommends a quite different one from the ordinary perspective, which places emphasis on rational calculation. Thus, discipleship is a faith-based response that stems from a transformative encounter with Jesus, which transcends a break-even or profitability analysis. It challenges disciples to find ultimate motivation in God's kingdom, rooted in divine grace and eternal purpose. Within this perspective are specific incentives for the followers: Jesus' Messianic identity; the promise of eschatological salvation; Jesus' act of mercy; Jesus' miracles; Jesus' teachings; Jesus' resurrection and ascension; the Pentecost event; fellowship of disciples, and Jesus' continual guidance.

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Binding:: Paperback
Number of Pages:: 184
Release Date:: 2025-08-01
Publication Date:: 2025-08-01
Publisher:: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 6208453119
ISBN13:: 9786208453114
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 292 g
Height:: 150 cm
Width:: 220 cm
Thickness:: 12 cm

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