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Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906–1945) was a German Lutheran pastor, theologian, and anti-Nazi dissident. A founding member of the Confessing Church, he opposed Hitler’s regime and was executed in 1945 for his involvement in resistance activities.
Known for: The Cost of Discipleship
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The Cost of Discipleship
First published in 1937, 'The Cost of Discipleship' is one of the most influential works of Christian theology in the twentieth century. In this book, Dietrich Bonhoeffer explores the meaning of following Jesus Christ, contrasting 'cheap grace'—grace without discipleship, the cross, or true repentance—with 'costly grace,' which demands obedience and a transformed life. Written during the rise of Nazi Germany, Bonhoeffer’s reflections call for a radical commitment to faith and moral integrity.
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Call to Discipleship
When Jesus calls a person, he bids them come and die. These words express the essence of discipleship. In the Gospels, when Jesus calls his first disciples—Peter, Andrew, James, John—they leave their nets immediately. They do not ask where they are going; they do not seek guarantees. Their obedience...
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The Sermon on the Mount
The Sermon on the Mount is not an impossible ideal meant to condemn us; it is the blueprint for life under Christ’s call. When Jesus said, 'Blessed are the poor in spirit,' 'love your enemies,' 'do not be anxious,' he revealed the life that is only possible through fellowship with him. The sermon de...
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About Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906–1945) was a German Lutheran pastor, theologian, and anti-Nazi dissident. A founding member of the Confessing Church, he opposed Hitler’s regime and was executed in 1945 for his involvement in resistance activities. His writings, including 'The Cost of Discipleship' and 'Eth...
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906–1945) was a German Lutheran pastor, theologian, and anti-Nazi dissident. A founding member of the Confessing Church, he opposed Hitler’s regime and was executed in 1945 for his involvement in resistance activities. His writings, including 'The Cost of Discipleship' and 'Eth...
Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906–1945) was a German Lutheran pastor, theologian, and anti-Nazi dissident. A founding member of the Confessing Church, he opposed Hitler’s regime and was executed in 1945 for his involvement in resistance activities. His writings, including 'The Cost of Discipleship' and 'Ethics,' remain foundational texts in modern Christian thought.
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