Timeless Church: Five Lessons from Acts
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
Guided by the book of Acts, McClendon and Lockhart unpack five timeless principles that characterize healthy, effective churches. With emphasis on doctrine, community, prayer, giving, and evangelism, Timeless Church illustrates how the church in Acts still serves as a faithful guide for the churches of today.
- Examines five foundational charactersitics of the early church found in the book of Act
- Explains why the characteristics presented are just as important for the modern church seeking to be a faithful follower of Jesus
- Seeks to be a resource to those who are new to their faith in Christ, or who have never gone deep in that relationship, in considering the church's purpose in God's plan and in their lives'
Top Highlights
“There are three primary ways that the church historically and biblically has revealed Jesus as Lord: through the preaching of the Word of God, through water baptism, and through the Lord’s Supper.” (Page 21)
“What makes a Christian church is not just its activity in gathering but its confession of specific truths.” (Page 4)
“The confession of the church defines the church. Without this confession being biblically delineated regarding the person and work of Jesus, we end up more like members of a country club centered around our consumeristic preferences, creating gods and bibles in our own image.” (Page 14)
“Per the early church’s example, we should pray (1) Scripture to God as he has revealed himself to us, (2) in submission to his authority, (3) for our own obedience, and (4) ultimately for the salvation of the lost.” (Page 69)
“Being together creates an environment conducive to encouragement, correction, and transformation in community” (Page 39)
"Timeless Church is solid. It notes that the bedrock basics that guided the church in the first century should also guide it in the twenty-first century. Doctrine, community, prayer, giving, and evangelism never grow old or go out of style. Biblically faithful and extremely practical, it will serve the Lord's churches well."
Daniel L. Akin, president, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
"The twenty-first century church has many questions, and the book of Acts is a great place to look for answers. I'm thankful for my friends and their engaging book Timeless Church: Five Lessons from Acts Herein you will not only learn more about the early church, but you will also learn what God has to say to your church."
Jason K. Allen, president, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Timeless Church is a timeless message the modern church desperately needs. This inspiring, challenging, and practical study of the bare-knuckle basics of the church in the book of Acts helps all churches of today drill to the core of being who Jesus has called us to be for his glory. You won't regret a minute of reading this faithful work."
Kenny Qualls, senior pastor, First Baptist Church, Arnold, MO
- Title: Timeless Church: Five Lessons from Acts
- Authors: Jared E. Lockhart, Adam McClendon
- Publisher: B&H
- Print Publication Date: 2020
- Logos Release Date: 2021
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Bible. N.T. Acts › Study and teaching; Church renewal; Church › Biblical teaching
- ISBNs: 9781087792828, 9781535994798, 1535994797, 1087792827
- Resource ID: LLS:9781535994798
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-06T20:44:33Z