Taking back your faith from the american dream, david has traveled extensively around the. Counter culture bible study book by david platt, paperback. Seemingly overnight, culture has shifted to the point where right and wrong are. David platt was elected imb president in august 2014. A compassionate call to counter culture in a world of poverty, samesex marriage, racism, sex slavery, immigration, persecution, abortion, orphans, pornography by david platt 2015, hardcover. In counter culture, new york times bestselling author david platt shows. David founded radical, a ministry devoted to serving churches and disseminating disciplemaking resources to make the gospel known in all nations. Columnist erich bridges shares lessons from david platt s new book counter culture.
Through solid examination of the scriptures and compelling testimonies from believers enduring persecution, david pulls back the curtain on subtle dangers weakening the church in. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. David platt is the lead pastor of the church at brook hills, a 4,000member southern baptist church in birmingham, alabama. Platts thesis in counter culture is that these social issues should concern christians. 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. 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 costly and rewarding.
David platt books list of books by author 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. David has written several books, radical, radical together, follow me and most recently counter culture to be released february 2015. 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. While far too many authors that are most attractive to younger evangelicals use the word gospel in a very vague and generalized sensea sense in which an impetus for evangelism and missions can quickly be transformed into mere cultural changedavid platt is. Drawing heavily on personal stories and scripture, platt encourages christians to get. Taking back your faith from the american dream, in which he accuses the american church of manipulating christianity to fit its consumeristic culture. Based on church and culture by david platt, mbc pastorteacher. 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 and challenges us to become passionate, unwavering voices for christ.
Make no mistake, i was a david platt fan before being a david platt fan was cool. In this companion piece to his bestselling book counter culture, david platt offers sound biblical support and practical action steps to help christians take a courageous and compassionate stand for unreached people groups. Plus maybe a word or two about how i adore reading. David platt and the pastors at the church at brook hills walk the church through the following purpose statement. The premise of the book is that the gospel is the lifeblood of christianity, and it. David platt insists something needs to change the gospel coalition. A compassionate call to counter culture in a world of poverty, samesex marriage, racism, sex slavery, immigration, persecution, abortion, orphans, and pornography. 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.
While the spirit of what platt asserts here, that the gospel may offend people as they encounter and react to it. Evangelical religiosity is not discipleship, and the people in our churches need to know the difference. Each book summary includes the content of the book by category of. 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. The rob bell controversy has yielded several important lessons, but david platt offers one of the best in a new video on the dangers of functional universalism in the christian church as opposed to intellectual universalism using northern india as an example a country comprised mostly of hindus, muslisms, and buddhists platt challenges us to consider whether we really believe. In his new book, he maintains a very clear focus on the gospel, while raising his concern for the lack of zeal among many young christiansthough not exclusively, young evangelicalswhen it comes to an array of social issues that are directly addressed in scripture and therefore directly answerable to the. David has written several books, including radical, radical together, follow me, and counter culture. In this companion piece to counter culture, david platt provides biblical support and practical action steps to help christians take a courageous and compassionate stand on some of the most controversial.
This is a really starting point on how to biblically encounter the culture of the world, for me it. These pins highlight the best books ive read or would like to read, including christian fiction, christian nonfiction, christian classics, and bible studies. In this companion piece to counter culture, david platt provides biblical support and practical. Buy counter culture leader kit dvdpap by platt, david isbn. At the age of 22, he signed for aston villa where he gained the. Living out the gospel in a diverse world from the bible. A compassionate call to counter culture in a world of same. Listen to counter culture audiobook by david platt and todd. See all books authored by david platt, including radical.
Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. Like many people in the last year, i have read david platts soulsearching book, radical. David platt tells us about his experiences teaching in underground churches in. Living out the gospel in a diverse world from the bible study. This fourpart series breaks down each aspect of that purpose statement, and as well see, every member of the church was meant to be a disciplemaker. 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.
One of our goals as we study 1 corinthians is to grow in our ability to study a book of the bible for depth. With clear examples and compelling stories, platt shows what it looks like to be a disciple of jesus in an affluent culture. In this companion piece to counter culture, david platt provides biblical support and practical action steps to help christians take a courageous and compassionate stand on some of the most controversial issues of our time, and highlights. Jul 01, 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 liberty and challenges all to become passionate, unwavering voices for christ. If i believe this gospel by francis chan and david platt duration. When i read this book on an airplane last fall, parts of it made me cry. Accessing their services just for the book summaries is well worth the cost. 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. Apr 08, 2015 accessing their services just for the book summaries is well worth the cost. 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. Poverty, samesex marriage, racism, sex slavery, immigration, persecution, abortion, orphans, pornographyhow are we supposed to respond to all of this.
The radical things jesus said 2000 years ago still apply to. He previously served as pastor of the church at brook hills in birmingham, alabama. Below is a sample from the march edition of leaders edge book summary of david platts book counter culture. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I got the privilege to hear him preach years before his name got real big. 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 and challenges all to become passionate, unwavering voices for christ. Sign up to read the first chapter from counter culture. Platt durante a partida entre west ham e manchester city, em 2010. I have only recently heard of david platt, but from what i have read, i am thoroughly intrigued. Seemingly overnight, culture has shifted to the point where right and wrong are no longer measured by universal truth but by.
Taking back your faith from the american dream, david has traveled extensively around the world, teaching the bible and training church leaders. Rt reflects both a continuation and a maturation of the thoughts introduced in radical. Taking back your faith from the american dream, and follow me. Who god isthe holy, just, and gracious creator of the universe. David andrew platt born 10 june 1966 is an english former professional footballer who played as a midfielder born in chadderton, lancashire, platt began his career as an apprentice at manchester united only to later move to crewe alexandra where he began building a reputation as a goalscoring midfielder. Dec 30, 2016 like many people in the last year, i have read david platts soulsearching book, radical. Counter culture book david platt shows christians how to actively take a stand on such issues as poverty, sex trafficking, marriage, abortion, racism, and religious liberty and challenges us to become passionate, unwavering voices for christ. Counter culture bible study includes a smallgroup bible study book, dvd teaching from the author with six 30minute sessions, and the book on which the study is based the bible is clear on a number of issues. David joseph platt is an american pastor and author. Widely regarded as an exceptional expositor and motivator, david has taught around the world.
Are you ready to take a stand for unreached people groups and counter culture. He challenges you to consider with an open heart how we have manipulated a godcentered gospel to fit our human. 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. 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. In radical, david platt invites you to encounter what jesus actually said about being his disciple, and then obey what you have heard.
Radical by david platt 20, paperback by david platt and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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 david s ministry. Columnist erich bridges shares lessons from david platts new book counter culture. Drawing heavily on personal stories and scripture, platt encourages christians to get involved and highlights a wide variety. Discount prices on books by david platt, including titles like the childs world, third edition. Who god isthe holy, just, and gracious creator of the universe who we aremen and women created in the image of god for our good and for gods glory.
Who we aremen and women created in the image of god for our good and for gods glory. David platt shares the passion behind his new book, radical. Radical a book by david platt do you believe that jesus is worth abandoning everything for. Rt reinforces the prophetic call issued in radical and applies it in new ways as platt. Apr 22, 2020 explore with me some christian books worth reading. As the author of the new york times bestselling book radical. You and i can choose to continue with business as usual in the christian life and in the church as a whole, enjoying success based on the standards defined by the culture around us. David platt has 147 books on goodreads with 152476 ratings. Counter culture bible study book includes six sessions with dvd teaching outlines, small group discussion guides, applicable scripture, individual study, and practical application. Through solid examination of the scriptures and compelling testimonies from believers enduring persecution, david pulls back the curtain on subtle dangers weakening the church in our western culture. David platt is the lead pastor of the church at brook hills in birmingham, alabama. Counter culture by david platt, 9781414390383, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Western culture has drained the lifeblood out of christianity and replaced it with a watereddown version of the gospel that is so palatable it isnt even real anymore. Back in the day, he loved jesus and was committed to his mission. He challenges you to consider with an open heart how we have manipulated a godcentered gospel to fit our humancentered preferences. In this companion piece to his bestselling book counter culture, david platt offers sound biblical support and practical action steps to help christians take a courageous and compassionate stand against samesex marriage. Drawing on compelling personal accounts from around the world, platt.
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. 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. Jan 27, 2015 when i read this book on an airplane last fall, parts of it made me cry. We dont get a pass on the toughest issues engulfing culture today, nor do we get to pick which ones to. He is the author of the new york times best seller radical. Heaven is for real david platt secret church youtube. 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. David earned a bachelors degree from the university of georgia, followed by masters degrees of divinity and theology and a doctorate of philosophy from new orleans baptist theological seminary.
David platt is thoroughly gospelcentered and writes with eloquently. Nevertheless, in counter culture, platt is presenting a more comprehensive and defined approach to the gospel passion he has demonstrated in his previous writings, including radical. With his book radical, my friend david platt shows us the deep calling from god to each of us. Jan 23, 2014 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.