PRODUKTBESCHREIBUNG
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.
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What Is the Church?
-- and where do you fit in?
Martin Luther cautioned,
"For where God built a church, there the Devil would also build a chapel." In today's landscape, not everything claiming the title of a church embodies health or truth. Pastor John MacArthur's book serves as a guide to adopting a God-honoring approach in establishing and defining a faithful congregation amid the challenges of a sin-perverted world.
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. Prepare to embark on a journey that transcends the superficial and leads us to the heart of genuine, enduring fellowship.
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.
