The Gift of Church

How God Designed the Local Church to Meet Our Needs as Christians

In The Gift of Church, Pastor-theologian Jim Samra entreats you to appreciate the divine purpose and benefit that comes from participation in a local church. He spells out the unique—and very needed—blessings that God gives to his people through involvement in church.

Samra first tackles the question of what really is a “true” local church (as well as an explanation of what is not a local church). He then explores six ways in which the church is beneficial for Christians—and the world. If people want to see God and receive spiritual nurture, there is a God-designed way for them to experience God’s blessings.

 The church is God’s gift—showing us how God is redeeming our diversity and our differences, enabling us to experience true community, and furthering the mission of sharing the message and ministry of Jesus with the world.

Pub. Date:  October  2010

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In The Gift of Church, Pastor-theologian Jim Samra entreats you to appreciate the divine purpose and benefit that comes from participation in a local church. He spells out the unique-and very needed-blessings that God gives to his people through involvement in church.