Arnold guides readers toward leading Christ-like lives amid the stress and strain of modern life.Perhaps the hardest thing about following Christ is translating our good intentions into deeds. Christ calls us, and we yearn to answer him, but time and again we lose resolve. Is discipleship really possible today? Many of the selections in this book offer answers to specific needs or problems. Others grapple with broader themes such as world suffering, salvation, and the coming of the kingdom of God. All of them pulsate with conviction and compassion, giving fresh hope to those who find themselves lonely or disheartened in the daily search to follow Christ.J. Heinrich Arnold served for many years as elder of the Bruderhof, a Christian communal movement. Discipleship contains writings, letters, and talks from his forty years of service as pastor, marriage counselor, educator, and parent.

ForewordIntroductionThe Disciple The Inner Life Repentance Conversion Faith Dogmatism Commitment The Lower Nature Purity Trust Reverence Surrender SincerityThe Church The Church Community Leadership Gifts Forgiveness Unity Church Discipline Baptism The Lord's Supper Love and Marriage Family Life Illness and Death Evil and Darkness The Fight World Suffering MissionThe Kingdom of God Jesus The Living Word The Cross Salvation The Holy Spirit The Kingdom of GodIndex of Bible References