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When the Church Was a Family

Recapturing Jesus' Vision for Authentic Christian Community
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Description

Spiritual formation occurs primarily in the context of community. But as the modern cultural norm of what social scientists call "radical American individualism" extends itself, many Christians grow lax in their relational accountability to the church. Faith threatens to become an "I" not "us," a "my God" not "our God" concern.

When the Church Was a Family

calls believers back to the wisdom of the first century, examining the early Christian church from a sociohistorical perspective and applying the findings to the evangelical church in America today. With confidence, author Joseph Hellerman writes intentionally to traditional church leaders and emerging church visionaries alike, believing what is detailed here about Jesus' original vision for authentic Christian community will deeply satisfy the relational longings of both audiences.

Product Details

PublisherB&H Publishing Group
Publish DateAugust 01, 2009
Pages240
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9780805447798
Dimensions8.9 X 5.9 X 0.7 inches | 0.8 pounds
BISAC Categories: Spirituality & Religion,

About the Author

Dr. Joe Hellerman is Professor of New Testament Language and Literature at Talbot School of Theology. He also serves as a team pastor at Oceanside Christian Fellowship, El Segundo, CA, a church that has become a laboratory, of sorts, for Joe's vision for the church as a family. Joe's education includes an M.Div. and Th.M. from Talbot, and a Ph.D. in History of Christianity from UCLA.

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