How does it look different from other churches? More importantly, how does it act differently, especially in society? Many of us aren't sure how to answer those questions, even though we probably have some preconceived idea. But with this book, you don't have to wonder any more.
Author Mark Dever seeks to help believers recognize the key characteristics of a healthy church: expositional preaching, biblical theology, and a right understanding of the gospel. Dever then calls us to develop those characteristics in our own churches....
What is an ideal church, and how can you tell?
How does it look different from other churches? More importantly, how does it act differently...
Before ascending to heaven, Jesus instructed his followers to "make disciples of all nations." But what does this command actually entail? What does it look like for Christians to care for one another's spiritual well-being and growth? In this introduction to the basics of discipling, veteran pastor and author Mark Dever uses biblical definitions and practical examples to show how Christians can help one another become more like Christ every day. The eighth volume in the 9Marks: Building Healthy Churches series, this short book explains how discipling should function in the context of the...
Before ascending to heaven, Jesus instructed his followers to "make disciples of all nations." But what does this command actually entail? What doe...
The idea of Christ's substitutionary atonement for sinners is central in both the Old and New Testaments--from the Passover to the prophets to the words of Jesus and the apostles. In It Is Well, pastors Mark Dever and Michael Lawrence demonstrate how the atonement is clearly taught throughout Scripture.
Starting with Exodus 12 and moving through other key Old Testament passages into the Gospels and the epistles of Paul and Peter, the authors offer careful expositions on fourteen crucial texts. As they speak to important issues such as what happens when there is no...
The idea of Christ's substitutionary atonement for sinners is central in both the Old and New Testaments--from the Passover to the prophets to the ...
What does a community that testifies to God's power look like?
God's people are called to a togetherness and commitment that transcends all natural boundaries--whether ethnic, generational, or economic. But such a community can be enjoyed only when it relies on the power of God in the gospel.
In The Compelling Community, pastors Mark Dever and Jamie Dunlop cast a captivating vision for authentic fellowship in the local church that goes beyond small groups. Full of biblical principles and practical advice, this book will help pastors lead their...
What does a community that testifies to God's power look like?
God's people are called to a togetherness and commitment tha...
Bon nombre d'entre nous ignorent comment repondre a ces questions, meme si nous admettons d'emblee en avoir une idee. Ce livre orientera votre reflexion sur le sujet. Mark Dever cherche a aider les croyants a reconnaitre les traits essentiels d'une Eglise saine: predication par exposition du texte, theologie biblique et une comprehension juste de l'Evangile. Il nous encourage ensuite a developper ces caracteristiques dans nos propres Eglises. En suivant l'exemple des auteurs du Nouveau Testament et en s'adressant a l'Eglise entiere - au pasteur et a tous ses membres, Mark Dever interpelle...
Bon nombre d'entre nous ignorent comment repondre a ces questions, meme si nous admettons d'emblee en avoir une idee. Ce livre orientera votre reflexi...
Who leads a church? Why is this important to God?God cares about his glory, and he means to display his glory through the church. For this very end, God has established elders and deacons, members, and congregational authority. This primer on church structure connects the different offices of the church to one another and to the glory of God.
In the Church Basics Series, trusted church experts write practical, trustworthy resources on issues like Church Discipline, Church Leadership, the Lord's Supper, and Baptism that every pastor can hand every church member.
Who leads a church? Why is this important to God?God cares about his glory, and he means to display his glory through the church. For t...
Church health is measured by more than just numbers, but declining membership is often a key symptom of a church in crisis. The pastor of a dying church doesn't need to be told it is dying; he needs to find the way forward--and he needs hope. Author and pastor Andrew Davis offers readers the lessons he's learned in his own journey of leading church transformation, including - keeping Christ's ownership of the church central - being humble - choosing your battles wisely - empowering godly men to join in leadership - making prayer a priority - focusing on the Word -...
Church health is measured by more than just numbers, but declining membership is often a key symptom of a church in crisis. The pastor of a dying chur...
Evangelism is not only largely misunderstood, it is often all but neglected among Christians today. Many want to share the gospel with others, but feel intimidated and incapable of doing so. Yet God has given us answers in the Bible that instruct and equip us to share the good news with others. In The Gospel and Personal Evangelism, Mark Dever seeks to answer the pressing questions that many Christians ask about evangelism: What is evangelism? Why should we evangelize? Why don't we evangelize? Who should we evangelize? How should we evangelize? This book draws from New Testament...
Evangelism is not only largely misunderstood, it is often all but neglected among Christians today. Many want to share the gospel with others, but ...
