The Church and Church Membership: Recovering a Biblical Ecclesiology - Paperback

by John MacArthur (Author)

In an era where the definition and function of the church have been distorted by extreme pragmatism, John MacArthur is a beacon of timeless wisdom, offering answers rooted in Scripture. Amidst the cacophony of modern church culture, replete with noise, fog machines, and strobe lights, Pastor John beckons us back to the simplicity of the ordinary church. Cutting through the distractions, he invites us to walk the old paths, where the timeless truths of Scripture guide us in discerning what truly constitutes a faithful congregation--an "ordinary" church--amid the challenges of a sin-perverted world. Prepare to embark on a journey that transcends the superficial and leads us to the heart of genuine, enduring fellowship.
This CLS edition includes the full text of The Ordinary Church by John MacArthur, plus chapters on what to look for in a church and why church membership matters.

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In The Church and Church Membership, John MacArthur challenges today's church to rediscover its biblical foundation amid a culture of distraction, compromise, and declining influence.
From our modern church culture with its fog machines and strobe lights, Pastor John beckons us back to the simplicity of the early church--devotion to Scripture, genuine fellowship, and committed membership in a local congregation.
Sound refreshing? Come on a journey back to the heart of genuine, enduring fellowship.
This CLS edition includes the full text of The Ordinary Church plus chapters on what to look for in a church and why membership matters.
PART OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE SERIES

Author Biography

JOHN MACARTHUR is chancellor of The Master's University and Seminary, an author, conference speaker and pastor-teacher at Grace. Community Church in Sun Valley, California. John is also a chairman and featured teacher of Grace to You, a nonprofit radio and television program. He and his wife, Patricia, live in Southern California and have four married children, and fifteen grandchildren.