Dempsey And Earley State: A Comparative Analysis

Although different terms were used in both textbooks, they both conclude with the same message concerning a true disciple of Christ; and that message is three-fold. The message basically states that to be a disciple of Christ one must first know Christ as their personal Savior. Putman et al. puts it in terms of head knowledge followed by heart action while Dempsey & Earley state it as sacrificial. After one becomes a believer, then the next focus is on relationships. Both stressed the fact that people relationships are the central focus of disciples. Dempsey & Earley stated, “Loving my neighbor is a natural outflow of my love for God.” (Earley and Dempsey 2013, 27) After all, how can you not want to form relationships if you know Christ