What Is the Church: Finding Our Place in God's Family

by Larry Kreider

Overview

The foundation of the Christian faith is built on Jesus Christ and His Word to us, the Holy Bible. This Biblical Foundation Series includes elementary principles every Christian needs to help lay strong spiritual foundations in his or her life.

In this eighth Biblical Foundation book, we will see the importance of being a part of a spiritual family united under Christ. This spiritual family gives us a place to grow and learn from other believers how to live our Christian lives. We need this input from spiritual leaders and fellow believers. We need one another. We are not supposed to live the Christian life alone. God's will is for every believer to be connected to a local church where he can be trained, protected, and available to serve others.

Use this book and the other 11 Biblical Foundation books to lay a solid foundation in your life, or if you are already a mature Christian, these books are great tools to assist you in mentoring others. Each book can be used as a daily devotional and includes teaching outlines and discussion questions for each chapter.

Also available in Spanish and French.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781886973077
Publisher:	House to House Publications
Publication date:	01/01/2016
Series:	Biblical Foundation , #8
Edition description:	Updated ed.
Pages:	66
Product dimensions:	5.38(w) x 8.42(h) x 0.17(d)

Table of Contents

	Introduction	5
	How to Use This Resource	6
1.	The Importance of the Local Church	7
1.	We need each other	8
2.	The church--"called out ones"	9
3.	A baby Christian needs a family	10
4.	The local church is God's army	11
5.	Fitting together	12
6.	The local church provides leadership and protection	14
7.	Vulnerable without a local church	15
	Teaching Outline	46
2.	Spiritual Family Relationships	17
1.	The church is made up of family relationships	18
2.	Family relationships bring unity	19
3.	New wineskins bring new life	20
4.	Meeting house to house as a family	21
5.	Families are connected	23
6.	Where has God placed you?	24
7.	Families will multiply	25
	Teaching Outline	48
3.	Who Is Watching Out For You?	27
1.	The importance of commitment to other believers	28
2.	Leaders give us spiritual protection	29
3.	Leaders help keep us on track	30
4.	Leaders equip	31
5.	Leaders lead	31
6.	Leaders chosen by God and confirmed by His people	33
7.	Leaders are always servants	35
	Teaching Outline	50
4.	Our Commitment to the Local Church	37
1.	Common vision in the church	38
2.	Know where you are called	39
3.	Agreement in the local church	40
4.	Support your church's vision	41
5.	Unified but not exclusive	42
6.	A unified church will multiply	42
7.	Roots and the grace of God	44
	Teaching Outline	52
	Journaling space for reflection questions	54
	Extra devotional questions	62