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True Community: The Biblical Practice of Koinonia (Jerry Bridges)
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In True Community, best-selling author Jerry Bridges guides you through koinonia and its implications for today’s church. With discussion questions at the end of each chapter, this book will help you dig deeper into what Christian community in the twenty-first century should look like. You will come away with a new appreciation for fellowship, the church, and what God intended the body of Christ to be.
The word “fellowship” has become so watered down in our Christian culture, it no longer carries anything near the weight of intimate meaning it conveyed to the 1st-century Christian. But there is no reason that, 2000 years after the book of Acts, the depth of relationship meant by koinonia can’t be realized in our relationships. It is the inheritance of the body of Christ, from our Savior’s work.
When fellowship is understood as a ministry of caring shared between all of us, it can make your church a life-changing blessing.
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True Community
The Biblical Practice of Koinonia
Fellowship among believers is more than just talking over coffee after church service. Biblical fellowship in New Testament times — or koinonia — had rich and varied meanings, including covenant relationship, partnership in the gospel, communion with God and others, and the sharing of earthly possessions.
In True Community, best-selling author Jerry Bridges guides you through koinonia and its implications for today’s church. With discussion questions at the end of each chapter, this book will help you dig deeper into what Christian community in the twenty-first century should look like. You will come away with a new appreciation for fellowship, the church, and what God intended the body of Christ to be.
The word “fellowship” has become so watered down in our Christian culture, it no longer carries anything near the weight of intimate meaning it conveyed to the 1st-century Christian. But there is no reason that, 2000 years after the book of Acts, the depth of relationship meant by koinonia can’t be realized in our relationships. It is the inheritance of the body of Christ, from our Savior’s work.
When fellowship is understood as a ministry of caring shared between all of us, it can make your church a life-changing blessing.
About the Author
Jerry Bridges is author of many books, including The Pursuit of Holiness. He has been a key figure in the Navigators organization since their founding years.
The substance of this book was once published under the title The Crisis of Caring. It has now been significantly revised and updated for the new edition, with a study guide.
Table of Contents
- Sharing a Common Life
- Union with God
- Communion with God
- Fellowship and Community
- Spiritual Fellowship
- Partnership in the Gospel
- Spiritual Gifts within the Community
- Sharing Your Possessions
- Supporting Your Local Ministry
- The Fellowship of Suffering
- The Fellowship of Serving
- Social Fellowship
Discussion Guide with Questions for each chapter
| Weight | 0.44 lbs |
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