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Stanley Hauerwas on Following the Way - Anabaptist (John 14:6)

Source: Stanley Hauerwas50 words

"Jesus says 'I am the WAY'—not 'I am the correct doctrine.' The way is walked, not merely affirmed. To claim Christ as the way is to follow His path of enemy love, nonviolence, and community. The way is embodied discipleship." — Stanley Hauerwas. Anabaptist emphasis: the way must be walked.

Topics & Themes

way walkeddiscipleshipfollowingenemy loveembodied

Scripture References

John 14:6

Emotional Tone

hopeloveawe

Audience

adults

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