We Were Soldiers full movie Ever considered how the local church should function? There are many good books on the shelves that can give you some good information, but this book has to be the first book I have read in years that focuses completely on the scriptural purpose of the church.
Dr. Dever gives complete, focused attention to the HEALTH of the body of Christ and how we should evaluate everything by the Book. The Word of God is the standard by which we should start, grow and operate as the Living body of our Lord.
I HIGHLY recommend this book and will be giving my thoughts on several key areas over the next few months.
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[...] Mark Dever gives a great explanation of this in his booklet “By Whose Authority?” He states, “The authority elders accrue is to come through their ministry in the congregation, and particularly through their teaching and explaining of the Word.” He continues, “I am recognized as an elder by virtue of my call as the senior pastor of the church. The title (and role) of pastor is reserved for those whom the congregation recognizes as an elder.” [...]
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