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- Herausgeber: Crossway
- Kategorie: Religion und Spiritualität
- Serie: Church Questions
- Sprache: Englisch
Brief, Accessible Guide Explains the Characteristics and Role of the Local Church What is the difference between the universal church and a local church? Is it important to belong to a local congregation? Isn't it enough to attend church online? Though Scripture affirms the significance and authority of the local church, many Christians struggle to understand the institution's role in their personal lives. In this addition to the Church Questions series, Matthew Emadi clearly defines the local church, helping believers live out their God-ordained mission to assemble together as the body of Christ. Through Scripture and compelling stories, Emadi lays out 6 biblical characteristics of a church and demonstrates how Christians can faithfully represent God's kingdom on earth. - Brief, Accessible Resource: Easy-to-share guide answers important, commonly asked questions about the church - Biblical and Christ-Centered: Presents a vision for the church that is founded on the commands of Scripture - Practical Guidance for Church Members: Explains what it means to participate in a local church body, with information on ordinances, leadership, evangelism, and more
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Endorsements for the Church Questions Series
“Christians are pressed by very real questions. How does Scripture structure a church, order worship, organize ministry, and define biblical leadership? Those are just examples of the questions that are answered clearly, carefully, and winsomely in this new series from 9Marks. I am so thankful for this ministry and for its incredibly healthy and hopeful influence in so many faithful churches. I eagerly commend this series.”
R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
“Sincere questions deserve thoughtful answers. If you’re not sure where to start in answering these questions, let this series serve as a diving board into the pool. These minibooks are winsomely to-the-point and great to read together with one friend or one hundred friends.”
Gloria Furman, author, Missional Motherhood and The Pastor’s Wife
“As a pastor, I get asked lots of questions. I’m approached by unbelievers seeking to understand the gospel, new believers unsure about next steps, and maturing believers wanting help answering questions from their Christian family, friends, neighbors, or coworkers. It’s in these moments that I wish I had a book to give them that was brief, answered their questions, and pointed them in the right direction for further study. Church Questions is a series that provides just that. Each booklet tackles one question in a biblical, brief, and practical manner. The series may be called Church Questions, but it could be called ‘Church Answers.’ I intend to pick these up by the dozens and give them away regularly. You should too.”
Juan R. Sanchez, Senior Pastor, High Pointe Baptist Church, Austin, Texas
“Where can we Christians find reliable answers to our common questions about life together at church—without having to plow through long, expensive books? The Church Questions booklets meet our need with answers that are biblical, thoughtful, and practical. For pastors, this series will prove a trustworthy resource for guiding church members toward deeper wisdom and stronger unity.”
Ray Ortlund, President, Renewal Ministries
WhatIs aChurch?
Church Questions
Can Women Be Pastors?, Greg Gilbert
Does It Matter What I Believe?, Samuel James
Does the Gospel Promise Health and Prosperity?, Sean DeMars
Does the Old Testament Really Point to Jesus?, David M. King
How Can I Be Sure I’m Saved?, Jeremy Pierre
How Can I Get More Out of My Bible Reading?, Jeremy Kimble
How Can I Grow in Hospitality?, Keri Folmar
How Can I Love Church Members with Different Politics?, Jonathan Leeman and Andy Naselli
How Can I Serve My Church?, Matthew Emadi
How Can Women Thrive in the Local Church?, Keri Folmar
How Do I Fight Sin and Temptation?, J. Garrett Kell
How Do I Get Started in Evangelism?, J. Mack Stiles
Is God Really Sovereign?, Conrad Mbewe
Is Hell Real?, Dane Ortlund
What Do Deacons Do?, Juan Sanchez
What If I’m Discouraged in My Evangelism?, Isaac Adams
What If I’ve Been Hurt by My Church?, Daniel P. Miller
What Is a Church?, Matthew Emadi
What Is the Church’s Mission?, Jonathan Leeman
What Should I Do Now That I’m a Christian?, Sam Emadi
What Should I Look for in a Church?, Alex Duke
Who’s in Charge of the Church?, Sam Emadi
Why Should I Be Baptized?, Bobby Jamieson
Why Should I Give to My Church?, Jamie Dunlop
Why Should I Join a Church?, Mark Dever
WhatIs aChurch?
Matthew Emadi
What Is a Church?
© 2024 by 9Marks
Published by Crossway1300 Crescent StreetWheaton, Illinois 60187
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Series design: Jordan Singer
First printing 2024
Printed in the United States of America
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated into any other language.
All emphases in Scripture quotations have been added by the author.
Trade paperback ISBN: 978-1-4335-9233-1 ePub ISBN: 978-1-4335-9235-5 PDF ISBN: 978-1-4335-9234-8
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Emadi, Matthew, 1984- author.
Title: What is a church? / Matt Emadi.
Description: Wheaton, Illinois : Crossway, [2023] | Series: Church questions | Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2023033741 (print) | LCCN 2023033742 (ebook) | ISBN 9781433592331 (trade paperback) | ISBN 9781433592348 (pdf) | ISBN 9781433592355 (epub)
Subjects: LCSH: Church.
