To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. A compassionate call to counter culture in a world of poverty. For other people named david platt, see david platt disambiguation. In counter culture, new york times bestselling author david platt shows christians how to actively take a stand on such issues as poverty, sex. What many christians cant see about the culture war. And the gospel is an equalopportunity offender, as platt has discovered in his personal spiritual life. Davids first love in ministry is making disciples, sharing, showing, and teaching gods word in everyday life. Feb 24, 2015 counter culture begins with the premise that a gospelcentered worldview will inevitably counter the culture in which christians live. Gain clarity and confidence on our culture s most controversial issues. He is currently the president of the southern baptist conventions international mission board, and he is also the author of the new york times best seller radical. Who we aremen and women created in the image of god.
Counter culture bible study book counter culture bible study book includes six sessions with dvd teaching outlines, small group discussion guides, applicable scripture, individual study, and practical application. 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. This is the question that david platt answers in his latest book counter culture. And as difficult conversations about homosexuality, abortion, and.
David joseph platt is an american pastor and author. Platts book is a wakeup call to the church to stop sitting on the sidelines on many of these issues and take up the. David has written several books, radical, radical together, follow me and most recently counter culture to be released february 2015. Who god isthe holy, just, and gracious creator of the universewho we aremen and women created in the image of god for our good and. 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. David platt, president of the imb, is deeply devoted to christ and his word. David platt has done a wonderful job laying out what it means to live a christ like life in todays society. 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. This student bible study, designed for use with the 6session video study from dr. In this revised and updated edition of counter culture, david platt provides a gospel perspective on issues such as poverty, abortion, sex trafficking, and racism, as well the legalization of samesex marriage, the controversial transgender issue, and the overwhelming refugee crisis.
Inspire your group members to take action to live out their faith. 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. Over time, we can come to think with great confidence that were using them correctly. People thriving to succeed in their careers, working hard to accumulate wealth, and dealing only with issues that affect them personally. Seemingly overnight, culture has shifted to the point where right and wrong are no longer measured by universal truth but by popular opinion. Who god isthe holy, just, and gracious creator of the universe. We will be using david platt s counter culture bible study as part of our studies of the scriptures during the summer 2015. A compassionate call to counter culture in a world of poverty, samesex marriage, racism, sex slavery, immigration, persecution, abortion, orphans, and pornography by david platt. A compassionate call to counter culture in a world of poverty, samesex marriage, racism, sex slavery, immigration, abortion, persecution, orphans and pornography by david platt reading together week 1 david platt, author of radical, has written an important new book. In this book, david platt decidedly does not sit down and stay quiet. David platt has provided a new resource to spur us on to being salt and light and turning the culture upsidedown. Everywhere we turn, battle lines are being drawntraditional marriage vs. In his compelling new book, radical, david platt delivers a powerful picture of the. Platts thesis in counter culture is that these social issues should concern christians because they concern god, and if christians seek to be faithful to god with their sight fixed upon him, they will be thrust into a position in which they must counter the culture of their day.
Everywhere we turn, battle lines are being drawnatraditional marriage vs. This study is a pointed yet winsome call for readers to faithfully follow christ in countercultural ways. A compassionate call to counter culture in a world of poverty, samesex marriage, racism, sex slavery, immigration, persecution, abortion, orphans, and pornography. 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. David platt books list of books by author david platt. 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.
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. David platts call to counter culture the christian post. Buy a cheap copy of counter culture student book by david 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. This study will be offered at our thursday night session only. David platts call to counter culture juicy ecumenism. Platt deals with many of the difficult subjects, including poverty, samesex marriage, racism and more. Mar 04, 2015 platt, the new president of the southern baptist conventions international mission board and author of the books radical and a compassionate call to counter culture, began his address by pointing out the hypocrisy of christians who advocate for less controversial social issues while avoiding others like life, morality and marriage altogether. 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.
Counter culture by david platt audiobook download christian. David platt david platt serves as pastor at mclean bible church in washington, d. David platt, provides students with truth from gods word on issues they face in todays culture and equips them to live countercultural lives with compassion and grace. Platt boldly proclaims biblical truth as few are today willing to. Rarely does a book convict my heart to the point that my emotions overflow in tears. A compassionate call to counter culture in a world of poverty, samesex marriage, racism, sex slavery, immigration, abortion, persecution, orphans and pornography 18apr2016 by david platt, todd busteed, inc. 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.
Counter culture by david platt by randy alcorn february 6, 2015 david platts new book counter culture. These are the headlines on the nightly news rather than something we usually read about from a prominent christian pastor and author. Platts analysis serves as a good starting point, but i appreciated the plentiful references in the chapter notes and his website for further research and action. A compassionate call to counter culture in a world of poverty, samesex marriage. Should we rekindle a monastic tradition and focus more on our micro cultures. 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. Counter culture provides a good introduction to a variety of pressing social issues and how the gospel of jesus christ shapes our perspective on each. The goal of this book is not information about the gospel and social issues. 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. Following christ in an antichristian age english edition. A world where people are completely oblivious as to who. Download free counter culture by david platt ebook pdfepub or read online counter culture book in pdf or epub format, available for kindleipad edition free.
Buy counter culture leader kit dvdpap by platt, david isbn. Poverty, samesex marriage, racism, sex slavery, immigration, persecution, abortion, orphans, pornography how are we supposed to respond to all of this. Living counter culturally means that we do not conform to the norms of the culture that we are living in, and platt puts this into a perspective that really hits home. Counter culture bible study book by david platt, paperback. Small group bible studies bible study group i love books books to read my books drive book david platt love reading i want you. 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. Drawing on compelling personal accounts from around the world, platt.
Apr 08, 2015 below is a sample from the march edition of leaders edge book summary of david platts book counter culture. David platts counter culture strikes right through these questions with a gospel reminder. 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. Following christ in an antichristian age platt, david on. In counter culture, new york times bestselling author david platt redefines social justice from a biblical standpoint and makes a compelling case for why christians are called to fully and actively surrender themselves to every causeregardless of personal cost or consequence. David platts counter culture is the first of my summer reading books, and was a great book with which to start, though i almost put it down after just the second. He is the author of several books, including radical, radical together, follow me, counter culture, and something needs to change. 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. Every day christians are faced with the cultural issues that fly in the face of biblical truth. David platt has provided a new resource to spur us on to being salt and light and turning. A compassionate call to counter culture in a world of. David platt shows christians how to actively take a stand on such issues as poverty, sex trafficking, marriage, abortion, racism, and. Radically following jesus with conviction, courage, and compassion. The attractive 2color workbook consists of reading, study, reflection, and engagement on each of the six topics.
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. Dec 30, 2016 my problem with david platts radical is that it means if any church gets serious about the gospel, kingdom stuff can and will happen. Aug 05, 20 david platt why people dont make disciples vergenetwork. Platt makes a passionate call for christ followers to do just that. Radically following jesus with conviction, courage, and compassion platt, david on. Includes a smallgroup bible study book, dvd teaching from david platt with six 30minute sessions, and the book on which the study was based.
Sign up to read the first chapter from counter culture. In fact, platt states the goal of the book in similar terms. It is at once convicting and disturbing, yet irresistible. Counter culture devotional reading plan youversion bible. If we misuse them long enough, our familiarity can begin to fool us and we gradually go a bit blind. Because we are called to counter culture platt, david. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Counter culture bible study book by david platt koorong. In counter culture, new york times bestselling author david platt shows.
Counter culture bible study book includes six sessions with dvd teaching outlines, small group discussion guides, applicable scripture, individual study, and practical application. This makes me unbelievably happy, because it means that somewhere there are folks out there who are just discovering the journey to being a radical christian, a christian whose life is sold out for the kingdom. David platt why people dont make disciples youtube. Platt insists that when the focus is moved from the issues of. A compassionate call to counter culture in a world of poverty, samesex marriage, racism, sex slavery, immigration, abortion, persecution.
Knowing the truth with pastor kevin boling is a live, callin radio program providing doctrinal dialog, cultural commentary and insightful interviews with some of todays. 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. The path to great gain be content with having necessities. Oct 27, 20 david platt has written a popular book titled radical. Gain clarity and confidence on our cultures most controversial issues. 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. Free pdf of counterculture by david platt download ebook. As a disciple of christ, you are united with christ. For me, i am always concerned with what popular preachers and authors are presenting to the masses.
Counter culture leader kit 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. However, this wont happen in our culture if it doesnt happen in our hearts first. Jan 27, 2015 when i read this book on an airplane last fall, parts of it made me cry. 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. 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. Apr 04, 2017 culture is the big issue for christians today. 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. May 12, 2010 thanks for offering your perspective of the book radical by david platt. When i read this book on an airplane last fall, parts of it made me cry. A compassionate call in a world of poverty, samesex marriage, racism, sex slavery, immigration, abortion, persecution, orphans and pornography. Platt, the new president of the southern baptist conventions international mission board and author of the books radical and a compassionate call to counter culture, began his address by pointing out the hypocrisy of christians who advocate for less controversial social issues while avoiding others like life, morality and marriage altogether. Today i will look at this book and draw attention to quotes that illustrate david platts message. Who god isthe holy, just, and gracious creator of the universewho we aremen and women created in the image of god for our good and for gods glorywho.
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