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, 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. By following the example of New Testament authors and addressing church members from pastors to pew sitters, Dever challenges all believers to do their part in maintaining the local church. What Is a Healthy Church? offers timeless truths and practical principles to help each of us fulfill our God-given roles in the body of Christ.
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Reviewed by Gene Payne (Raleigh, North Carolina), February 24, 2009
An excellent (book) because many church members do not actually (know) what the church, as a whole, is seeking to do in having their regular services. Frankly, my goal is to build the church up with the Word of GOD and trust this will lead them to active service for the LORD.
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Reviewed by Linus Chua (Singapore 650299,), August 01, 2008
Dever's book on the healthy church is excellent. Those who are new to the church or are looking for one should read it. Those who have been in the church for many years should read it too for at least two reasons. Firstly, we tend to forget or lose sight of many of the simple truths about the church which this book covers. Secondly, the book also offers some interesting insights that perhaps we've never thought about. Get a copy and read it, and then buy many more copies for your fellow Church mates. They'll be needing it as well!
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