{"product_id":"9781501805059","title":"Becoming a Disciple: A Lifelong Venture","description":"\u003cp\u003eBecoming a disciple of Jesus Christ. It’s not easy, and it is never over. Jesus himself set forth the conditions: “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Eight United Methodist clergy—all ordained since 2008—explore a definition \u003cem\u003edisciple\u003c\/em\u003e and help us along in our efforts to pursue the adventure of a lifetime.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Each writer looks at one aspect of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. He or she is a person who . . .\u003c\/p\u003e Experiences the forgiveness and acceptance of God.\u003cbr\u003e Follows the life and teachings of Jesus.\u003cbr\u003e Demonstrates the fruit of the Spirit.    \u003cbr\u003e Shares in the life and witness of a community of disciples, including Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.\u003cbr\u003e Serves in some form of ministry every day.    \u003cbr\u003e Participates in God’s suffering and transformation of the world.                     \u003cbr\u003e Anticipates a future life in the presence of God.\u003cbr\u003e Yearns to lead others to become disciples.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Abingdon Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47131452866800,"sku":"9781501805059","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781501805059_p0.jpg?v=1763708306","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781501805059","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}