<transcy>What Is a Healthy Church? (L'Église : un bilan de santé)</transcy>
What is an ideal Church, and how do you recognize it?
How is it different from others? More importantly, how does its operation stand out, especially in society? Many of us don't know how to answer these questions, even if we admit to having some idea. This book will guide your thinking on the subject.
The author seeks to help believers recognize the essential features of a healthy church: preaching by exposure of the text, biblical theology, and a correct understanding of the gospel. He then encourages us to develop these characteristics in our own churches. Following the example of the New Testament writers and speaking to the entire Church - the pastor and all its members, Mark Dever calls on all believers to do their part in keeping the local Church healthy. The Church: A Health Check offers eternal truths and practical principles to help each of us fulfill the role God has assigned to us in the body of Christ.
Author
Mark Dever, author of several books and articles, is the senior pastor of the Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. In addition to his pastoral responsibilities, he is also the chair of the 9Marks Ministry.
Table of contents
Preface: A parable
Introduction: What do you expect from a Church?
Part 1: What is a healthy Church?
1 Your Christianity and your Church
2 What a Church is… and what it is not
3 Every Church should aspire to be healthy
4 The ultimate instruction book: how to reflect the character of God
Quick tips: If you are thinking about leaving your church
Part 2: The essential indicators of a healthy church
5 Preaching by Exposure of the Text
6 A Biblical Theology
7 A Biblical Understanding of the Good News
A few tips: How to find a good Church?
Part Three: Important Indicators of a Healthy Church
8 A Biblical Understanding of Conversion
9 A Biblical Understanding of Evangelism
10 A Biblical Understanding of Affiliation of members
11 Discipline according to the Bible
12 Growth and make Biblical Disciples
13 A Biblical Leadership Team
Conclusion: The Moment of Truth
The Typical Covenant of a Healthy Church
Acknowledgments
9Marks Ministry
Details
Original title : What Is a Healthy Church?
Author : Mark Dever
Publisher : Cruciforme
ISBN : 978‐2‐924110‐33‐1
Publication : 2014
Pages : 124
Format : 5.5 '' X 8.5 ''
Weight : 150 g
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