Jesus and the Family by Frank G Honeycutt
There are few more loaded words in American life than family. Jesus grew up in one and honored his parents in fulfillment of the commandments. But his teachings on family life stand among the most jarring things he ever said. Jesus invites serious followers to hate mother and father. He predicts discipleship will bring division rather than peace to family life. He completely recasts the definition of kinship as whoever does the will of God. In an era when families face unprecedented challenges sticking together for the long haul, Jesus's words at first glance seem to welcome disintegration of the Christian household rather than offering healing and a clear way forward. This book examines the off-putting words of Jesus in the wider context of radical allegiance and baptismal priority. In a country where family devotion is akin to honoring the national flag, Honeycutt unpacks an old word for a new generation of Christians called to place Jesus first in all things. It's only then that we'll be able to truly help those who share a common roof and lineage.
Honeycutt, Frank G.: -
Frank G. Honeycutt is the author of ten books and numerous magazine articles. His publishing interests include homiletics, adult conversion, and parish practice of the historic catechumenate, an ancient, protracted process of adult formation leading to baptism. He has over thirty years of experience as an ELCA pastor in small-town, rural, and urban settings in Virginia and South Carolina.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781498214858 |
| ISBN 10 | 1498214851 |
| Title | Jesus and the Family |
| Author | Frank G Honeycutt |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Wipf & Stock Publishers |
| Year published | 2013-08-20 |
| Number of pages | 102 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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