Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream

By David Platt

Book Overview

New York Times bestseller

What is Jesus worth to you?

It's easy for American Christians to forget how Jesus said his followers would actually live, what their new lifestyle would actually look like. They would, he said, leave behind security, money, convenience, even family for him. They would abandon everything for the gospel. They would take up their crosses daily...

But who do you know who lives like that? Do you?

In Radical, David Platt challenges you to consider with an open heart how we have manipulated the gospel to fit our cultural preferences. He shows what Jesus actually said about being his disciple--then invites you to believe and obey what you have heard. And he tells the dramatic story of what is happening as a "successful" suburban church decides to get serious about the gospel according to Jesus.

Finally, he urges you to join in The Radical Experiment -- a one-year journey in authentic discipleship that will transform how you live in a world that desperately needs the Good News Jesus came to bring.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1601422210
• ISBN13: 9781601422217
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Multnomah Books
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.2" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

"RADICAL" and eye opener

The book "Radical" written by David Platt is a page turner. If you're looking for a book to tell you truth, this is it.

Your personal library needs this addition.

Absolutely nothing replaces the Bible but this book encourages you to get more into your Bible. Order this book and have your highlighter ready. Read it and partner it with David Platt's podcast series to get even more out of it. I presented the book to my men's group and we have decided to read through it together. I'm very excited to see what happens when we begin the Radical Challenge. Curious as to what that is? Read it and begin your own endeavor. Well done, Dr. Platt. Thank you, Sir.

A kick in the gut

This book said what I think a lot of American Christians who are genuinely seeking Christ feel anyway. Something about the broad American church just doesn’t match the biblical example. This book stirs the conscience to consider how we can daily strive to follow the example of a Christ led life and the issues that result when we don’t.

Life changing book

I have read this book twice. It has opened my eyes, challenged my faith, and brought me to tears. I purchased several and have given them away. David Platt simply teaches straight from the Bible in a simple, easy to read manner. After reading this book, I ordered Radical Together and Follow Me (also excellent and inspiring).