Christian Bible Study Participant's Guide: It's Not What You Think

by Andy Stanley

Why is there so little agreement on what it means to be a Christian? In this eight-session video-based Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), join pastor and bestselling author Andy Stanley as he examines the characteristics Jesus used to define those who follow him and the implications these characteristics have for believers today. In It's Not What You Think , you'll So, what does it mean to be Christian? Curiously, the term 'Christian' was a label used by outsiders to define Jesus' followers. Jesus simply used 'disciple' to describe his followers and stressed the fact that they would be known by their love—a radical concept not only in their day, but in ours as well. Throughout these eight sessions, Andy Stanley unpacks the qualities Jesus prescribes for his followers that made them unique. What if believers today embodied these traits and put them before all others? Would the non-believing world put aside its derisive definition of 'Christian' and instead know us by our love? Sessions Designed for use with the Christian Video Study 9780310693352 (sold separately).

Genres: Christian

144 pages, Paperback

First published December 18, 2012

About the author

Andy Stanley is the senior pastor of North Point Community Church, Buckhead Church, and Browns Bridge Community Church. He also founded North Point Ministries, which is a worldwide Christian organization.

Reviews

[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book is best read and explored in a small group setting and is appropriate for any denomnation. Though the author is Baptist/ interdenominational, I started this in a Presbyterian small group . If one uses the lesson "starters" and read the scripture, the lesson becomes deeper.

[Debra Wills · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book with the video series gave me a great deal of useful insight on living out my faith and who I am in my faith life. The most thought provoking part of the book was the focus on what is a Christian according to the Bible. There is no real definition as the book points out but there is a great deal about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. It's a great resource when working in outreach and evangelism.

[Becky Morlok · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the, if not THE BEST Sunday School studies our class has ever done. The book isn't worth reading without seeing the videos. LIFE CHANGING. I'm going through the series again on my own at home. Changed the way I approach judgment in a profound way.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is better with the video to watch with each chapter. Thought provoking.

[Dwayne Owens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perspective on a label!

Really enjoyed this study of the new commandment John recorded for us in John 13. What does love require of me?

[William · Rating 2 out of 5]

Had a few good points, but I was trilled with the book.