Christ gave his life for the church, but many of us find it difficult to serve her for an hour or two a week. In Stop Dating the Church best-selling author Joshua Harris boldly challenges us to stop looking for churches that suit our lifestyle and expecting churches to meet our superficial needs. Instead, we should learn to love the church and serve her sacrificially. Take this opportunity to fully commit yourself to the church in the same in the same way that a bride commits herself to the groom.
Putting in their hour or two on the weekend, many Christians take the rest of the week off, neglecting the church and her needs. It's not a serious relationship. Some shop around, looking for a church that suits their lifestyle. It's dating, with no assurances, no obligations. Bestselling author Joshua Harris calls Christians to stop playing the field and commit, just as Christ is committed to us, His bride. In his new book, Harris explores the ramifications of Ephesians 5:25-32, which proclaims the intensity and the breadth of Jesus Christ's love for His church. God has designed us to build our lives around a local church; we cannot be indifferent or uninvolved. Rather, we must be in love with and committed to God's plan and purpose through the church. Are you dating the church, or are you committed?
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Reviewed by Jeremy Gardiner (Edmonton, Alberta), December 31, 2007
Excellent book. This topic is so vital. If you're not serving your local church and dedicated to it fully this is for you.
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Reviewed by shequila (Florida), July 22, 2005
I really like the book, because it was talk about how we should commit to the church and not date the church.
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Reviewed by Will (Lanham, MD), January 01, 2005
Excellently written. Joshua Harris is ministering well in his new pastorate position. And his launch as new senior pastor was featured with Al Mohler and Wayne Grudem in a special 1-week conference at Covenant Life Church right after the 2004 presidential election. This is a must-read for all church leaders.
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Reviewed by Ricky Alcantar (El Paso, Texas), October 09, 2004
Quick question... what's your favorite day of the week? Anything but Sunday? Well then, this is the book for you! Whether you've been going to church for twenty years or two weeks the biblical truths in this book will transform your view of Christ's church. Joshua Harris serves up solid biblical advice from the perspective of a former "church-dater". With empathy and compassion Josh shows us that the church is God's gift to us and the tool he uses to work in the world. Do yourself a favor and buy two copies. You'll definitely want to give one away!
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