Christ's Call to Discipleship

by James Montgomery Boice

Boice describes what it means to live a life of true discipleship—recognizing Christ's dominion not only as Savior but also as Lord.

Genres: Discipleship, Christian Living, Theology, Christianity, Christian, Faith, Nonfiction

168 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

James Montgomery Boice was a Reformed theologian, Bible teacher, and pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia from 1968 until his death in 2000. He was also president and cofounder of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, the parent organization of The Bible Study Hour on which Boice was a speaker for more than thirty years.

Reviews

[Cheyenne Langevelde · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent, convicting book and resource. Well worth the read!

[Dianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Teachers should stress that a personal, self-denying, costly, and persistent following of Christ is necessary if a person is to be acknowledged by Jesus at the final day.”

This book is an journey through many familiar scriptures, and by truly expositing them and studying them, we find Christ’s call to discipleship spelled out clearly and plainly. This book explores deeply the answer to the question, “What does it mean to be a Christian?”, and truly challenges the reader to see that there is clearly no tolerance in the Scripture for professing Christ and not obeying Him fully.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who calls themselves a Christ-follower, and pray that the reader would be humble and teachable.

[Valerie Romero · Rating 5 out of 5]

ok... so the first couple of chapters i was greatly encouraged by the details involved in the teaching... great expository teaching!!! and yet still to come were practical implications that took me a little by surprise!! this clear, blunt, and indepth teaching is lacking in "modern" teachers, thinkers, and writers... another reason to stick to good older teachers!

[Kathleen Kline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book! I think I should re-read it every few years because I need to be reminded of the truths contained in the book . . . which are contained in Scripture.

[Deb Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short but impactful book on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ.

[Steve · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book containing practical advice on following Christ.

[Eric · Rating 5 out of 5]

My first JMB book and I loved it. So good.

[Bryce Beale · Rating 4 out of 5]

For all the ways that James Montgomery Boice has exercised a positive influence over my life, I have never read any of his works or listened to any of his sermons! His aid has been indirect—undergirding the Reformed Resurgence, bolstering those who have bolstered me, working side by side with men like R.C. Sproul who have directly helped me along. So it was good to read him firsthand for the first time.

And I was so impressed by this book that I am working through it with them men I disciple. Boice has broken his subject down into four parts: the meaning, path, cost, and rewards of discipleship. He manages to write clearly and reasonably, while also letting Jesus' hard demands remain what they are.

For example, Boice observes that the "cross" which Jesus called us to take up and carry each day does not consist simply of our trials. Cancer is a trial, but it is not in itself a cross, because true crosses involve the will. If I choose to respond to a cancer diagnosis with faith and love, then I have taken up my cross. I will not press this rule of Christian language very hard, but I did find it very helpful in understanding Jesus' intent in Luke 9:23.

I am grateful for Boice, who now spends his days in the presence of the Master he followed on earth. His life was not a wasted one.

[Matthew Croswhite · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to understand, straightforward, and extremely helpful. Definitely recommend this book to others