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The Cost of Discipleship

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1937

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How does Dietrich Bonhoeffer employ biblical exegesis in The Cost of Discipleship to provide a framework for his theology? Discuss the role of scripture in shaping the book’s argument and themes.

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Examine the concept of “costly grace” as opposed to “cheap grace” in the book. How does Bonhoeffer define these terms, and what implications do they have for personal faith and ethical conduct?

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Analyze the structure of The Cost of Discipleship. How do the individual chapters build upon one another to create a cohesive argument? What is the significance of the order in which the topics are presented?

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