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I Am A Church Member: Discovering The Attitude That Makes The Difference (2013)

by Thom S. Rainer(Favorite Author)

4.08 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

1433679736 (ISBN13: 9781433679735)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

B&H Books

review 1: The Pastor at the SBC Church I attend gave these booklets out to everyone last Sunday after Service as an early Christmas present. It didn't take long to read. I am a slow reader, so for me that is saying something. It was pretty concise and brief. Packed in a small booklet between two hard covers is a primer, if you will, on being in The Church and being in A Church simultaneously, instead of one or the other. The ideas inside this book truly express the gospel, and what it means to be part of the body. I encourage all new Christians and those of us who have matured to read this booklet. For the younger folks it will help them understand what this is all about and for us a bit further along it will help us remember what we are to be about. We aren't in a social cl... moreub, even though we socialize with one another. We aren't there for the benefits, even though we do benefit from corporate worship and ministry to the body. We are there for the love of God and the worship of Him who made us. In the abounding overflow of His love expressed to us by Christ crucified we should lavish that same love on the body as we minister to each other and share the glorious gospel of Jesus with those who have never heard. As a healthy body, made of healthy members, we can magnify Christ and glorify God, through the proclamation of His gospel, His word, and our love for one another. This book is a great reminder and primer.Some complain that this is legalistic or that the scripture verses are out of context. Some also complain about the contracts at the end of every chapter. I answer that by saying you need to look at the intent of the book. You don't have to sign the contracts and turn them in. They aren't binding. I think they are kind of silly myself. As an entire mission, I agree that the local Church needs to shape up, but it can't be done by people obligatorily signing up for things. The idea within this booklet is for you to have a changed heart and then you'll want to do the things within the booklet. The problem with the Church is that it is full of unchanged people. You can't expect them to, “get on board” when they aren't even on the team. So to the critics, I ask, “Are you sure you are saved?” If you are then you won't hate the Church. ISBN: 9781433679735Trim Size: 0.24 x 5.00 x 7.00Page Count: 96Weight: 0.50Binding: Paper Over BoardStatus: IPPublication Date: May 2013
review 2: This is a short book (70ish pages) and is a fairly quick read. It reminded me of a series of sermons or a possible framework for a Bible class. The 6 chapters:1. I will be a functioning church member2. I will be a unifying church member3. I will not let my church be about my preferences and desires4. I will pray for my church leaders5. I will lead my family to be healthy church members6. I will treasure church membership as a gift less

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