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by Joe Thorn


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What makes a church a church?

Is it "where three or more are gathered"? Is it songs and a sermon on Sunday? Does it require structure and leadership? How do you know?

The Character of the Church dispels confusion by describing the five elements of a biblical church. Concise, accessible, and historically informed, it teaches God's design for church so you know what to look for in one--or even how to lead one.

Useful for training in membership classes, discipleship groups, and elder boards--and even for devotional reading--The Character of the Church is at once theological, practical, and experiential. Readers will not simply be informed, but led to a deeper appreciation of the church of God and its essential marks:

  • The word of God is faithfully preached
  • The sacraments are rightly administered
  • Leadership is biblically formed and functioning
  • Discipline is practiced with grace
  • The mission of the church is shared by all

This book will bring churches and Christians back to the biblical picture of a local body, perfect for any believer eager to grow and help others do likewise.

From the rear cover

What makes a church a church?

Is it "where three or more are gathered"? Is it songs and a sermon on Sunday? Does it require structure and leadership? How do you know?

The Character of the Church dispels confusion by describing the five elements of a biblical church. Concise, accessible, and historically informed, it teaches God's design for church so you know what to look for in one--or even how to lead one. Any Christian eager to mature and help others do likewise will welcome this practical resource.

The Heart Character Life of the Church

This three-book series is designed for diverse readership. It avoids theological jargon and uses clear terms to keep readers tracking and engaged. Ideal for evangelism and discipleship, each book is organized simply for retention and can be read within an hour. Biblical, balanced, and historically informed, the series is useful for Sunday school, one-to-one reading, ministry training, and personal study.

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  • Title The Character of the Church: The Marks of God's Obedient People
  • Author Joe Thorn
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 136
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Moody Publishers
  • Date 2017
  • ISBN 9780802414717 / 0802414710
  • Weight 0.3 lbs (0.14 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.4 in (19.81 x 13.21 x 1.02 cm)
  • Themes
    • Religious Orientation: Christian
  • Library of Congress subjects Church - Marks
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2016055691
  • Dewey Decimal Code 262.7

About the author

JOE THORN is the founding and Lead Pastor of Redeemer Fellowship in St. Charles, IL. He is the author of Note to Self: the Discipline of Preaching to Yourself and Experiencing the Trinity: The Grace of God for the People of God, and has contributed articles to Tabletalk Magazine, the ESV Men's Devotion Bible, The ESV Story Bible, and The Mission of God Study Bible.
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