Good and Beautiful Community
Following the Spirit, Extending Grace, Demonstrating Love
By James Bryan Smith | Publisher: InterVarsity Press
About the book
In this Good and Beautiful Series book, James Bryan Smith helps us know how to live in relationship with others as apprentices of Jesus. \"Apprentices of Jesus are not part-time do-gooders,\" he writes. \"They live in continuous contact with the kingdom of God, and are constantly men and women in whom Christ dwells. They do not sometimes tell the truth, sometimes live sacrificially or sometimes forgive. There are myriad opportunities for us to impact the world in whichwe live.\"
Yet many times we've gotten it wrong, tending to emphasize personal faith over social justice or vice versa. In these pages Jim Smith shows us how to bring spiritual formation and community engagement together, and then once again offers spiritual practices that root new, true narratives about God and the world in our souls. His insight and humility as a fellow learner with us will lead us to live in authentic ways as a good and beautiful community of Christ-followers, shining the light of the Spirit into every relationship.
About the Good and Beautiful Series
The Good and Beautiful Series includes four essential discipleship books from James Bryan Smith. Work through these proven Bible study resources individually or with a group to learn who God is, what it means to be a Christian, how to live in community, and how to address toxic self-narratives that hinder spiritual growth.
Editions of Good and Beautiful Community
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780830835331
- EBook
- ISBN 9780830861255
Read an Excerpt
In this Good and Beautiful Series book, James Bryan Smith helps us know how to live in relationship with others as apprentices of Jesus. \"Apprentices of Jesus are not part-time do-gooders,\" he writes. \"They live in continuous contact with the kingdom of God, and are constantly men and women in whom Christ dwells. They do not sometimes tell the truth, sometimes live sacrificially or sometimes forgive. There are myriad opportunities for us to impact the world in whichwe live.\"
Yet many times we've gotten it wrong, tending to emphasize personal faith over social justice or vice versa. In these pages Jim Smith shows us how to bring spiritual formation and community engagement together, and then once again offers spiritual practices that root new, true narratives about God and the world in our souls. His insight and humility as a fellow learner with us will lead us to live in authentic ways as a good and beautiful community of Christ-followers, shining the light of the Spirit into every relationship.
About the Good and Beautiful Series
The Good and Beautiful Series includes four essential discipleship books from James Bryan Smith. Work through these proven Bible study resources individually or with a group to learn who God is, what it means to be a Christian, how to live in community, and how to address toxic self-narratives that hinder spiritual growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Good and Beautiful Community about?
In this Good and Beautiful Series book, James Bryan Smith helps us know how to live in relationship with others as apprentices of Jesus. \"Apprentices of Jesus are not part-time do-gooders,\" he writes. \"They live in continuous contact with the kingdom of God, and are constantly men and women in whom Christ dwells. They do not sometimes tell the truth, sometimes live sacrificially or sometimes forgive. There are myriad opportunities for us to impact the world in whichwe live.\"
Yet many times we've gotten it wrong, tending to emphasize personal faith over social justice or vice versa. In these pages Jim Smith shows us how to bring spiritual formation and community engagement together, and then once again offers spiritual practices that root new, true narratives about God and the world in our souls. His insight and humility as a fellow learner with us will lead us to live in authentic ways as a good and beautiful community of Christ-followers, shining the light of the Spirit into every relationship.
About the Good and Beautiful Series
The Good and Beautiful Series includes four essential discipleship books from James Bryan Smith. Work through these proven Bible study resources individually or with a group to learn who God is, what it means to be a Christian, how to live in community, and how to address toxic self-narratives that hinder spiritual growth.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Good and Beautiful Community?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Christianity > Christian life and practice
Where can I read a sample of Good and Beautiful Community?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780830835331
Is Good and Beautiful Community part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Good and Beautiful Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Good and Beautiful Community?
James Bryan Smith
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Good and Beautiful Community is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780830835331) and ebook(ISBN 9780830861255)
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