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Is It Loving to Practice Church Discipline?

Author : Jonathan Leeman
Publisher : Crossway
ISBN 13 : 1433570289
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (335 download)

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Download or read book Is It Loving to Practice Church Discipline? written by Jonathan Leeman and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2020-09-24 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many new believers have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church, and pastors are looking for resources to pass along to their congregations to help them think biblically about the Christian life. Church Questions is a series by 9Marks that seeks to provide Christians with sound and accessible biblical teaching by answering common questions about church life. Each booklet offers biblical answers and practical applications with the goal of nurturing healthy church practice and commitment. In this concise booklet, Jonathan Leeman presents succinct biblical answers to various questions posited about the nature and application of church discipline, conveying that Scripture presents church discipline as both loving and necessary for yielding life, health, holiness, and growth in the local church body.

Church Discipline

Author : Jonathan Leeman
Publisher : Crossway
ISBN 13 : 1433532360
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (335 download)

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Download or read book Church Discipline written by Jonathan Leeman and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2012-04-30 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More and more church leaders, pastors, and members are looking for guidance on how to practice church discipline in a biblical way. Here is a contemporary and concise how-to guide that provides a theological framework for understanding and implementing disciplinary measures in the local church, along with several examples of real-life situations. Drawing on both Matthew 18 and 1 Corinthians 5, this brief hardback helps leaders face the endless variety of circumstances and sins for which no exact scriptural case study exists, sins which don't show up on any list and need a healthy framework to be corrected appropriately in love. This volume is part of the 9Marks: Building Healthy Churches series. Look for upcoming, quick-read formats of the following marks of a healthy church: expositional preaching, biblical theology, the gospel, conversion, evangelism, church membership, discipleship and growth, and church leadership.

A Guide to Church Discipline

Author : J. Carl Laney
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1725227878
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (252 download)

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Download or read book A Guide to Church Discipline written by J. Carl Laney and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2010-03-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fears of disunity, conflict and even legal problems have caused many church leaders to avoid confronting Christians who are living in sin. Challenging the church's reluctance, Dr. Laney provides a biblical, practical and loving handbook for pastors and lay leaders alike on church discipline.

Love that Rescues

Author : Eric J. Bargerhuff
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1606085611
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (6 download)

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Book Synopsis Love that Rescues by : Eric J. Bargerhuff

Download or read book Love that Rescues written by Eric J. Bargerhuff and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an age where "church discipline" has fallen out of favor in the context of many churches, Eric Bargerhuff calls the church to a deeper understanding of its nature and purpose as an expression of God's "fatherly love" towards his people. As a biblically mandated activity instituted by Christ himself in Matthew 18, church discipline is an essential practice of any faithful church that is committed to sharing the Gospel and making disciples. Tackling some of the false notions and assumptions surrounding church discipline, Bargerhuff sets forth a historical, biblical, theological, and practical position that centers its identity and purpose on a proper understanding of the cross of Christ. Since the punitive wrath of God was poured out for sin on the cross of Jesus Christ (a penal substitutionary atonement), it is therefore necessary to reject the notion that church discipline is "punishment," but rather it should be seen as God's hand of forgiveness and grace extended for the purpose of restoring, reconciling, and rescuing one of his own, a "sheep that has gone astray." It is to be regarded as God's love in the actions of a forgiven and forgiving community.

Pastoral Moves - 9Marks Journal

Author : Jonathan Leeman
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781546841319
Total Pages : 46 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (413 download)

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Download or read book Pastoral Moves - 9Marks Journal written by Jonathan Leeman and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05-20 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quick, before you make another move, pastor, read this Journal!If you're thinking of leaving your church for another, start with Michael Lawrence's article on leaving wisely. In fact, look at Matt Schmucker's even before you think about leaving. Have you looked yet? Okay, what about now? I've seen enough pastors come and go to know that Lawrence and Schmucker just might shift your paradigm.Or maybe the process of searching has begun. Mark De-ver, Bobby Jamieson, Walter Price, and Dennis Newkirk will help you to avoid common mis-takes and pursue the next pastor wisely.Then again, maybe you should not make a move at all. Jeramie Rinne and Mark Dever will tell you why. Pastor Rinne, in fact, would rather see you dead right where you are. What a pastor!

Understanding Church Discipline

Author : Jonathan Leeman
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 1433689049
Total Pages : 58 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (336 download)

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Download or read book Understanding Church Discipline written by Jonathan Leeman and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2016-06-01 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Should we actually practice church discipline today? Is it unloving? Once an ordinary part of church life, churches gradually stopped practicing church discipline in the 20th century. But Jesus commands it. Paul practiced it. And churches benefit from it. Why practice church discipline? It shows love for the individual caught in sin, love for the whole church, love for non-Christian neighbors, and love for the glory of Christ.

What Is a Healthy Church?

Author : Mark Dever
Publisher : Crossway
ISBN 13 : 1581349378
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (813 download)

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Download or read book What Is a Healthy Church? written by Mark Dever and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2007 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guides both pastors and members to recognize key characteristics of a healthy church and then challenge each person to do his or her part in developing those characteristics in the local church body.

Church Membership

Author : Jonathan Leeman
Publisher : Crossway
ISBN 13 : 1433532409
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (335 download)

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Download or read book Church Membership written by Jonathan Leeman and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2012-04-30 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jonathan Leeman addresses the commonly asked (and often unanswered) question of, "Why should I join a church?" in a time when many are shunning the practice of organized religion. By offering a brief, straightforward explanation of what church membership is and why it's important, Leeman gives the local church its proper due and builds a case for committing to the local body. Church Membership is a useful tool for churches to distribute en masse to new and potential members of their congregation. This volume is part of the 9Marks: Building Healthy Churches series. Look for upcoming, quick-read formats of the following marks of a healthy church: expositional preaching, biblical theology, the gospel, conversion, evangelism, church discipline, discipleship and growth, and church leadership.

Walking Together

Author : Wyman Lewis Richardson
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1498276172
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (982 download)

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Download or read book Walking Together written by Wyman Lewis Richardson and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walking Together: A Congregational Reflection on Biblical Church Discipline is a study of the biblical concept of church discipline. It seeks to show that church discipline, rightly understood, is a ministry of mercy and grace that will bless churches that return to it. Walking Together reveals that church discipline was a ministry that was very important to earlier believers, and that the modern church has abandoned it to her own detriment. It is a clarion call for individuals and churches to come back to this vital but long-neglected aspect of congregational and personal life. By doing so, churches can be healed and interpersonal relationships can be restored.

Celebration of Discipline

Author : Richard J. Foster
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0060628391
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (66 download)

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Download or read book Celebration of Discipline written by Richard J. Foster and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 1988-10-05 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the twenty years since its publication, Celebration of Discipline has helped over a million seekers discover a richer spiritual life infused with joy, peace, and a deeper understanding of God. For this special twentieth anniversary edition, Richard J. Foster has added an introduction, in which he shares the story of how this beloved and enduring spiritual guidebook came to be. Hailed by many as the best modern book on Christian spirituality, Celebration of Discipline explores the "classic Disciplines," or central spiritual practices, of the Christian faith. Along the way, Foster shows that it is only by and through these practices that the true path to spiritual growth can be found. Dividing the Disciplines into three movements of the Spirit, Foster shows how each of these areas contribute to a balanced spiritual life. The inward Disciplines of meditation, prayer, fasting, and study, offer avenues of personal examination and change. The outward Disciplines of simplicity, solitude, submission, and service, help prepare us to make the world a better place. The corporate Disciplines of confession, worship, guidance, and celebration, bring us nearer to one another and to God. Foster provides a wealth of examples demonstrating how these Disciplines can become part of our daily activities-and how they can help us shed our superficial habits and "bring the abundance of God into our lives." He offers crucial new insights on simplicity, demonstrating how the biblical view of simplicity, properly understood and applied, brings joy and balance to our inward and outward lives and "sets us free to enjoy the provision of God as a gift that can be shared with others." The discussion of celebration, often the most neglected of the Disciplines, shows its critical importance, for it stands at the heart of the way to Christ. Celebration of Discipline will help motivate Christians everywhere to embark on a journey of prayer and spiritual growth.

Love that Rescues

Author : Eric J. Bargerhuff
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1725244853
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (252 download)

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Download or read book Love that Rescues written by Eric J. Bargerhuff and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an age where "church discipline" has fallen out of favor in the context of many churches, Eric Bargerhuff calls the church to a deeper understanding of its nature and purpose as an expression of God's "fatherly love" towards his people. As a biblically mandated activity instituted by Christ himself in Matthew 18, church discipline is an essential practice of any faithful church that is committed to sharing the Gospel and making disciples. Tackling some of the false notions and assumptions surrounding church discipline, Bargerhuff sets forth a historical, biblical, theological, and practical position that centers its identity and purpose on a proper understanding of the cross of Christ. Since the punitive wrath of God was poured out for sin on the cross of Jesus Christ (a penal substitutionary atonement), it is therefore necessary to reject the notion that church discipline is "punishment," but rather it should be seen as God's hand of forgiveness and grace extended for the purpose of restoring, reconciling, and rescuing one of his own, a "sheep that has gone astray." It is to be regarded as God's love in the actions of a forgiven and forgiving community.

Biblical Church Discipline

Author : Daniel E. Wray
Publisher : Banner of Truth
ISBN 13 : 9780851512693
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (126 download)

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Download or read book Biblical Church Discipline written by Daniel E. Wray and published by Banner of Truth. This book was released on 1978-01-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is church discipline and how can it be put into practice?

Radical Depravity

Author : John Owen
Publisher : Felipe chavarro
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Radical Depravity written by John Owen and published by Felipe chavarro. This book was released on 2020-10-09 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jesus Christ saves radically depraved men, women, and children from their sins. However, to understand, believe, and love the good news about the crucified and resurrected Savior, we must first understand our condition. Thus, we offer this issue of the Free Grace Broadcaster: Radical Depravity. Arthur Pink introduces us to this weighty subject by asking the question, “Is man a totally and thoroughly depraved creature by nature?” Thomas Reade then tells us about the deadly consequences and bitter fruits of Adam’s fall: in Adam all die. We then consider Joel Beeke’s helpful survey of the doctrine of human depravity. A second article by Thomas Reade leads us to a painful truth: the heart of man is evil. But he does not leave us there: he takes us to the blessed Son of God for deliverance. John Owen describes with great clarity the depraved and corrupted state of man’s mind and teaches us that the only remedy for this great darkness is the new birth: “You must be born again.” Loraine Boettner explains the extent and effects of original sin, which results in human inability in the matters of salvation. What is our true spiritual condition outside of Christ? Charles Spurgeon declares that we are legally, spiritually, and eternally dead. Nevertheless, he also tells us that we can be legally, spiritually, eternally alive by faith in Jesus Christ the Son! We then hear from John Flavel that in mercy, grace, and love, God draws sinners to Jesus Christ, gradually, suitably, powerfully, effectually, and finally. That is indeed good news! J. C. Ryle brings our subject to a close by asking a penetrating question: “Are you dead or alive?” Each of us, dear readers, must answer that question.

Guarding One Another

Author : Bobby Jamieson
Publisher : Crossway
ISBN 13 : 1433525550
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (335 download)

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Download or read book Guarding One Another written by Bobby Jamieson and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2012-04-30 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While church discipline is never easy, it is sometimes a necessary, albeit painful, part of the Christian life. This helpful study guide tackles the difficult topic in six chapters designed to focus discussion on the interpretation and application of biblical texts. Groups will work through questions as they discover the role of church discipline, seeing and practicing it in a gracious and loving way. A series of ten 6–7 week studies covering the nine distinctives of a healthy church as originally laid out in Nine Marks of a Healthy Church by Mark Dever. This series explores the biblical foundations of key aspects of the church, helping Christians to live out those realities as members of a local body. Conveniently packaged and accessibly written, the format of this series is guided, inductive discussion of Scripture passages and is ideal for use in Sunday school, church-wide studies, or small group contexts.

The First Book of Discipline

Author : James K. Cameron
Publisher : Zeticula
ISBN 13 : 9781905022182
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (221 download)

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Download or read book The First Book of Discipline written by James K. Cameron and published by Zeticula. This book was released on 2004-12-01 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The First and Second Books of Discipline were amongst the constitutional foundation documents of the Scottish Reformation, and for four and a half centuries have been relied on to guide the polity of Presbyterian churches around the world. Their scholarly editing and publication a generation ago helped to revive serious study in the Church's constitutional law; and this reprint makes very important material available in a time of immense organisational change in the Church. Rev Dr Marjory A MacLean Deputy Principal Clerk to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland

The Church and the Surprising Offense of God's Love (Foreword by Mark Dever)

Author : Jonathan Leeman
Publisher : Crossway
ISBN 13 : 1433522888
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (335 download)

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Download or read book The Church and the Surprising Offense of God's Love (Foreword by Mark Dever) written by Jonathan Leeman and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2010-01-08 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the world speaks of "love," it often means unconditional acceptance. Many churches have adopted this mind-set in their practice of membership and discipline-if they have not done away with such structures entirely. "Yet God's love and God's gospel are different than what the world expects," writes Jonathan Leeman. They're centered in his character, which draws a clear boundary between what is holy and what is not. It's this line that the local church should represent in its member practices, because the careful exercise of such authority "is God's means for guarding the gospel, marking off a people, and thereby defining his love for the world." So how should churches receive and dismiss members? How should Christians view their submission to the church? Are there dangers in such submission? The Church and the Surprising Offense of God's Love responds with biblical, theological, and practical guidance-from both corporate and individual perspectives. It's a resource that will help pastors and their congregations upend worldly conceptions and recover a biblical understanding and practice of church authority.

God Redeeming His Bride

Author : Robert K. Cheong
Publisher : Christian Focus
ISBN 13 : 9781845507190
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book God Redeeming His Bride written by Robert K. Cheong and published by Christian Focus. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highly practical and gracious advice on church discipline. Includes interviews with over 30 pastors from different countries and backgrounds.