Disciple

by Juan Carlos Ortiz

Book Overview

In this book you'll discover what it really means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. An ideal book for new belivers, Disciple is also an inspirational and practical guide for Christians who want to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0884191451
• Release Date: January 1975
• Publisher: Creation House
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Best book after the bible

This book has al you need to practise the gospel. It is based on acts 2v38, repent, baptise and the Holy Spirit. This book changed my life and many others.

Disciple - An excellent commentary on the Christian Church

Who is the Christian Church? What is its purpose? For the North American culture, in which "the church" is often nothing more than a fixture of society, the purpose of the "Christian Church" can seem ambiguous. First written in 1975, this book explores that purpose, and offers great insight into how we can involve ourselves in ministry, community, and discipleship.

A modern classic

Along with "The Cost of Discipleship" by Bonhoeffer and "Mere Christianity" by Lewis, "Disciple" is essential reading for any Christian seeking to grow deeper in Christ. This book is so profound, yet so simple, that even those who are seeking will benefit.Ortiz cleaves to the classic belief that to call oneself "a Christian" means surrendering all to Christ. We die to live. By giving up our corrupted lives we are able to take on His perfect life. The lordship of Christ must reign supreme in the life of the disciple. This runs counter to much of what Christians are hearing in church on Sunday or reading from the Christian bestseller lists. "Disciple" explores all aspects of this surrender and what it means for those of us who are born-again.Rarely does a Christian book achieve such beautiful lucidity while also being readable by such a large cross-section of the populace. The conversation depicted between the disciple and Jesus on what is required to follow is eloquent, but oh so easy to understand. Theology comes difficultly to many, but not as explained in "Disciple" - it becomes a soul-stirring joy.By all means, read this book. It is an excellent primer for the new in Christ, and a wonderful refresher course to those of us who have been walking with Christ for many years.

Extremely challenging and practical

An extremely challenging and practical book that explains what it REALLY means to be a Disciple of Jesus Christ. Divided into two sections, the first section, New Wine, calls us to true discipleship as found in the New Testament, and the second section, New Wineskins, challenges traditional thoughts about the Church as a whole and its structure.

More Church leaders need Juan Carlos Ortiz's attitude

This a great book written by a truly annointed servant of God. The principles expressed have radically change my view of worship and helping others. I have met people involved in his ministry since reading the book and they tell me of sermons by Ortiz that were "Love your neighbor;(pause) start right now." For the following hours, the congregation began to meet the needs of fellow belivers. He and his wife built someone a house from this service. Based on the principle that they have a house why should this person not have what we have. The book is a blessing. Read this one a see if you can consider yourself a disciple of Christ.