Who Needs the Church?: Why We Need the Church (and Why the Church Needs Us)

The local church is an essential part of the life of every believer, and Terry L. Johnson's book examines what the Bible has to say about it. He shows why the local body of believers is an essential part of the life of every believer and the role that each individual believer plays in the life of the church. This thought-provoking, challenging book will benefit every believer.

Format: Hardback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 13 May 2022
Publisher: Christian Focus Publications Ltd

It appears that an increasing number of professing Christians in the West are not attending church. For many, the church has become a place to go when it is convenient, to have their needs met. In his book, Terry L. Johnson explores whether our individualistic and dismissive attitude towards the gathering of the local church aligns with the teachings of the New Testament.

Johnson examines what the Bible has to say about the church and demonstrates why the local body of believers is an essential part of the life of every believer and the role that each individual believer plays in the life of the church. This thought-provoking and challenging book will benefit every believer.

Contents:

I. Introduction:

1. Our Collapsing Ecclesiology: This section explores the decline of ecclesiology in the West, highlighting the factors contributing to this phenomenon. It also examines the consequences of this decline for the church and its members.

2. What Scripture teaches: This section examines the teachings of the New Testament regarding the church. It highlights the importance of the local church, the role of Jesus in the church, the keys of the kingdom, the presence of Jesus, the role of the apostles and the church, the importance of one anothers and community, and the life together.

3. Clarifying Perspectives: This section addresses various perspectives that can confuse the understanding of the church. It includes discussions on definitional confusion, visible or invisible? Hypocrites at church, denominationalism, and parachurch or quasi-church?

4. Historic Perspectives: This section provides historical perspectives on the church. It explores the mother church, the body and bride, the significance of the church, and the challenges faced by the church throughout history. It also examines the concept of sola ecclesia, which is often debated among Christians.

V. Conclusion: In this section, Johnson summarizes the key points of the book and encourages readers to consider the importance of the local church in their lives. He also challenges readers to examine their attitudes towards the church and to work towards building healthy and vibrant local congregations.

This book is a valuable resource for believers who want to deepen their understanding of the church and its role in the life of every believer. It provides a thoughtful and challenging exploration of the church's significance and challenges readers to consider how they can contribute to the growth and health of the local church.

Weight: 238g
Dimension: 136 x 205 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781527108356