The Dynamic between Christology and Authentic Discipleship
Hans F. Bayer
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Bayer, Hans F. (Hans Friedrich)
A theology of Mark: the dynamic between Christology and authentic discipleship / Hans F. Bayer.
p. cm. -- (Explorations in biblical theology)
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN 978-1-59638-119-3 (pbk.)
1. Bible. N.T. Mark--Theology. I. Title.
BS2585.52.B39 2012
226.3’06--dc23
2011047703
Explorations in Biblical Theology
Robert A. Peterson, series editor
To my wife, Susan, faithful friend and sojourner in following Christ
Part 1: Mark as Biography and Message of God’s Eternal Rule
1. Mark as Biography and Memorized Witness Account
2. Mark’s Structure, Purpose, and Flow of Thought
3. Mark’s Thematic Framework: The In-Breaking of God’s Eternal Rule
Part 2: The Dynamic between God’s Messiah and Authentic Disciples
4. Witness to the Unique Person of Jesus
5. Jesus’ Fundamental Challenge to the Twelve and to All Disciples
7. Eight Discipleship Qualities
8. A Reciprocal Approach to Discipleship
9. Following Mark’s Call in the Twenty-first Century
Appendix A: Contemporary Challenges of—and answers to—the Origin and Formation of Mark’s Account
Appendix B: The Message of Mark 8:34 and Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s The Cost of Discipleship
Questions for Study and Reflection
Believers today need high-quality literature that attracts them to good theology and builds them up in their faith. Currently, readers may find several sets of lengthy—and rather technical—books on Reformed theology, as well as some that are helpful and semipopular. Explorations in Biblical Theology takes a more midrange approach, seeking to offer readers the substantial content of the more lengthy books, while striving for the readability of the semipopular books.
This series includes two types of books: (1) some treating biblical themes and (2) others treating the theology of specific biblical books. The volumes dealing with biblical themes seek to cover the whole ...
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About A Theology of Mark: The Dynamic between Christology and Authentic DiscipleshipIn A Theology of Mark, Hans Bayer places Mark’s Gospel in its biblical context and explores the dynamic relationship between Jesus and his disciples. Focusing on the transformation that took place in the hearts of Jesus’ disciples, Bayer underscores their radical transformation from self-dependence to reliance on God. |
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