Books by david platt include radical, radical together, follow me, counter culture, and something needs to change, he is the founder and president of radical inc. Radically following jesus with conviction, courage, and compassion platt, david on. David has written several books, radical, radical together, follow me and most recently counter culture to be released february 2015. Gain clarity and confidence on our cultures most controversial issues.
The attractive 2color workbook consists of reading, study, reflection, and engagement on each of the six topics. David platt has 145 books on goodreads with 146820 ratings. But although ill be covering points from each chapter, you really need to read the book. Feb 03, 2015 in counter culture, new york times bestselling author david platt shows christians how to actively take a stand on such issues as poverty, sex trafficking, marriage, abortion, racism, and religious libertyand challenges us to become passionate, unwavering voices for christ. In counter culture, new york times bestselling author david platt shows christians how to actively take a stand on such issues as poverty, sex trafficking, marriage, abortion, racism, and religious libertyand challenges us to become passionate, unwavering voices for christ. Platts first book, released may 4, 2010, was radical, a book about escaping. Jan 27, 2015 when i read this book on an airplane last fall, parts of it made me cry. Counter culture teaching session 1 with david platt. Mar 15, 2020 exalting jesus in psalms, volume 2, psalms 51100 is part of the christcentered exposition commentary series. To his credit, platt says we dont need to feel guilty for everything that is not. Each book summary includes the content of the book by category of. Drawing on compelling personal accounts from around the world, platt presents an unapologetic yet winsome call for christians to faithfully follow christ into the cultural battlefield in ways that will prove both. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
The call to follow jesus has never been an invitation to pray a prayer, believe a set of doctrines, or sit in a pew on sunday mornings. David platt tells us about his experiences teaching in underground churches in. He is currently pastorteacher at mclean bible church, and previously he was the senior pastor at the church at brook hills in birmingham, alabama, at the time he was the youngest megachurch pastor in the united states. Yet churches today are filled with people who seem content to settle for a casual association with christ and a nominal adherence to his commands. In his compelling new book, radical, david platt delivers a powerful picture of the church in america today that, on key points, stands in sharp contrast to what the bible shows us about the person and purpose of jesus christ. Following christ in an antichristian age platt, david on. Too often christians pick and choose which social causes they are willing to engage in based on what our culture deems fashionable while.
Taking back your faith from the american dream is anything but. The challenge from david platt for every reader of counter culture is to seek out how individually as christians and collectively in our churches the spirit of christ is leading us to compassionate action in our culture. He was played by thomas ormson from his first appearance until 15 march 2000 when ormson lef. Anyone who has known of this man and his passionate message will be unsurprised by that statement, but the precise shape of david platt s concern in this book may come as something of a surprise to some. Study member book is a 6session bible study for adults by david platt. Jul 18, 2011 im working through david platts radical. The book is a barrage of challenges and hardnosed critique of the church. David platt books list of books by author david platt. Katie davis with david platt at brook hills church youtube.
In counter culture, new york times bestselling author david platt shows christians how to actively take a stand on such issues as poverty, sex trafficking, marriage, abortion, racism, and religious liberty. Author and president of the international mission board imb david platt has developed a reputation for writing heartwrenching and highly convicting books. For more information and to purchase full teaching sessions, visit. Sep 12, 2011 study guide questions for the book radical by david platt. Taking back your faith from the american dream, and follow me. Feb 24, 2015 counter culture is a rare combination of cultural awareness, christian conviction, and gospel hope as it addresses the most pressing and controversial issues in western society. He also has a radio program on moody radio, radical with david platt, that can be heard around the world and features past sermons and teaching from david s ministry. Anyone who has known of this man and his passionate message will be unsurprised by that statement, but the precise shape of david platts concern in this book may come as something of a surprise to some. Following christ in an antichristian age paperback february 7, 2017.
In his latest book he writes to speak to the heart of the matter of many of the issues that confront our society and challenge our churches today. Using biblical foundations, practical illustrations, and personal exhortations, this study is a pointed yet winsome call for readers to faithfully follow christ in countercultural ways. The author of the bestselling book radical is convinced that many people in our churches today are misled as to what it truly means to be a follower of christ. Counter culture member book, student edition 9781430032557 by david platt. Today we turn our attention to the 2010 debut from david platt. In counter culture, new york times bestselling author david platt shows christians how to actively take a stand on the most pressing social issues of our day. What if youve always grown up in the church and been immersed in christian culture. David, the pastor of the church at brook hills a fourthousand member. Sign up to read the first chapter from counter culture. In counter culture, new york times bestselling author david platt shows christians how to actively take a stand on such issues as poverty, sex trafficking, marriage, abortion, racism, and. Rt reflects both a continuation and a maturation of the thoughts introduced in radical. Drawing on compelling personal accounts from around the world, platt.
He was born onscreen during the episode broadcast on 25 december 1990. According to the publisher, david platt invites you to encounter what. David platt, pastor of church at brook hills in alabama, may be quiet, unassuming, and modest, but his book radical. May 12, 2010 thanks for offering your perspective of the book radical by david platt. I think it would be really difficult to write a followup to a bestselling book, but i think david platt has done about as good a job as can be done in his new radical together hereafter, rt. Akin, and tony merida, this commentary series, to include 47 volumes when complete, takes a christcentered approach to expositing each book of the bible. In radical, david platt invites you to encounter what jesus actually said about being his disciple, and then obey what you have heard. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. David platt also tilsley is a fictional character from the british soap opera, coronation street. In this companion piece to counter culture, david platt provides biblical support and practical. Culture, wealth, human life, sexuality, race, and faith.
Review of chapter three radical by david platt the. Seemingly overnight, culture has shifted to the point where right and wrong are no longer measured by universal truth but by popular opinion. Platt is a great story teller, and he makes his points much better than i can communicate in a summary. This is a really starting point on how to biblically encounter the culture of the world, for me it. Radical by david platt 20, paperback by david platt and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Below is a sample from the march edition of leaders edge book summary of david platts book counter culture. Counter culture bible study book by david platt, paperback. Buy a cheap copy of counter culture student book by david platt. See all books authored by david platt, including radical. Join david platt as he invites us to fix our gaze on the holiness, goodness, love, truth, justice, authority, and mercy of god revealed in the gospel and to live with conviction, courage, and compassion in the midst of a culture that is drifting further from the truth every day. He challenges you to consider with an open heart how we have manipulated a godcentered gospel to fit our humancentered preferences. A compassionate call to counter culture in a world of.
Join david platt as he invites us to fix our gaze on the holiness, goodness, love, truth, justice, authority, and mercy of god revealed in the gospel and to live with conviction, courage, and. He has written another book that is totally relevant to christians and the church. David platt believes that the truths of the gospel should compel us to a contrite, compassionate, and courageous personal response to social issues in the culture. A clip from david platt s 1st teaching session for his book, counter culture. A compassionate call to counter culture in a world of poverty, samesex marriage, racism, sex slavery, immigration, persecution, abortion, orphans, and pornography. Drawing on compelling personal accounts from around the world, platt presents an unapologetic yet winsome call for christians to faithfully follow christ into the cultural. Taking back your faith from the american dream chapter by chapter. David joseph platt is an american pastor and author. Because we are called to counter culture by david platt, 9781496405333, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. David platt shows christians how to actively take a stand on such issues as poverty, sex trafficking, marriage, abortion, racism, and. In counter culture, new york times bestselling author david platt but the bible makes it abundantly clear that is not what christs followers are called to do. Dec 03, 2011 this feature is not available right now.
The message of david platts new book, something needs to change, could not be more timely. Follow me and most recently counter culture to be released february 2015. Platts thesis in counter culture is that these social issues should concern christians because they concern god, and if. Radical book study guide by be the domino ministries issuu. How this chapter got me thinking synopsis of chapter one. He also has a radio program on moody radio, radical with david platt, that can be heard around the world and features past sermons and teaching from davids ministry. In counter culture, david platt shows christians how to actively take a stand on such issues as poverty, sex trafficking. Jan 23, 2014 not only is it possible, but according to pastor david platt, its also highly probable. Whereas chapter two was the weakest in the book, this chapter may be one of the strongest.
In counter culture, new york times bestselling author david platt shows. Apr 08, 2015 accessing their services just for the book summaries is well worth the cost. Dec 30, 2016 my problem with david platts radical is that it means if any church gets serious about the gospel, kingdom stuff can and will happen. Platt invites you to encounter what jesus actually said about being his disciple. But what if you didnt have a dramatic lifechanging encounter with christ. Using examples like george mueller and the israelites marching around the walls of jericho, platt emphasizes the critical biblical understanding that gods kingdom is built by his power and not by mans efforts.
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