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mmbird335 Stars Out Of 5Radical Together-A call to us as Christian ChurchJune 9, 2011mmbird33Quality: 4Value: 5Meets Expectations: 4Every follower of Christ needs to get this book, then read and apply its simple yet profound and culture-changing message: we (the people of God) must move in the Spirit of God with the Word of God out into the un-evangelized world for the glory of God. We need to move now.
It's not that David Platt says things in Radical Together that you couldn't or didn't understand before. It's that he says them so clearly and passionately that you find yourself saying 'yes, that's right!' and 'that's what we must do' to statements like this one: "We must be willing to sacrifice good things in the church in order to experience the great things of God." Sure, I think I knew that. Just try to suggest that we do that at the next church sheperd's meeting!
I have not read Platt's first book, Radical, before I read Radical Together. I wish I had. If the first book is anything like the second (I've heard it is), I must read it as well. In Together, he underscores fundamentals like the importance of building churches on strong Bible teaching and personal discipleship, but also has more than a few prodding points that challenge Western church culture. He says, "When the church is fundamentally a gathering of committed people, the place where the church gathers hardly matters." Sounds harmless, doesn't it? He goes on to explain that means we don't always need buildings, particularly BIG buildings. He suggests using the money to do missions instead, and although his focus is more on world missions, the point is made loud and clear.
In Radical Together you'll find ideas on how to do what David Platt says we should be doing, but the most important thing is (to me at least) you'll be reminded why we need to stop, take a hard look at what we're doing, and get radical. Now! -
JackWest BendAge: 35-44Gender: male5 Stars Out Of 5Radical Together-A great follow upApril 9, 2011JackWest BendAge: 35-44Gender: maleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This book by David Platt is one of the most highly anticipated that I have had the chance to review. Our small group is currently studying his first book, Radical, and the response so far has been life changing for many as we discuss the American dream. I have read his first book multiple times so when I had the chance to get an advance copy of this one I jumped at the opportunity.His first book is certainly geared toward individual change and this one takes Radical to the churches and groups. I dove right in to this book upon arrival and have read it through twice, as it is relatively short in comparison to the first. As I read this one I was immediately intrigued by the continuity of the two books and this is a logical follow up. As the author gives the churches practical ideas on how to be Radical, he also shares stories on how his church is currently putting it into practice. It would be easy to share these ideas, but without "walking the walk", it would seem like the any number of platitudes out there. I was deeply engaged when he shares how his church has a culture that promotes foster care and adoption, as our church is currently seeing multitudes of families become part of this process, including our family. I have the intention of bringing this to the leadership as an idea since there may be families that are contemplating this, but do not have he financial resources to do so. What a great testament that Brook Hills has in caring for orphans! The chapters that are included in this book do a great job of outlining ideas on how to be Radical but the author does not have a "one size fits all" mindset. As he says in the conclusion of the book;"....these men and women have been destined by God to spend their lives in the urgent task of announcing God's reign and advancing his kingdom to ends of the earth." If we can all do this alone, we are walking in the path of Jesus. Definitely a must read for those who want to take a Radical step as a church.
I received this advance copy of this book as part of the Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing Group's Blogging for Books program in exchange for an honest review and was not required to give a positive review. -
Phil5 Stars Out Of 5Radical togetherApril 7, 2018PhilQuality: 4Value: 4Meets Expectations: 5made me rethink my priorities (and change a couple!)
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CindyOwensboro, KentuckyAge: 45-54Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5January 8, 2013CindyOwensboro, KentuckyAge: 45-54Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This book was a Christmas gift and I was able to purchase it and several others since it was half of what I would have spent in the local stores.
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Arthur HotBelding MIAge: 45-54Gender: male5 Stars Out Of 5Outstanding guide for reaching others for ChristMarch 9, 2012Arthur HotBelding MIAge: 45-54Gender: maleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5I liked this book better than the previous book Radical, but that is only because I was deeply convicted by the first book. Bottom-line we need to allow the Spirit to work in our lives to reach others for Christ.
We need to build relationships and build disciples for Christ.
This is a great resource for small group study and building the Church to reach the lost.
Another great resource is The Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert Coleman.
1 John 3:16-18 It is time for ACTION
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