Produits

Why should you join a church?

Becoming a member of a church is an important, and often neglected, part of the Christian life. Yet the trend these days is one of shunning the practice of organized religion and showing a distaste or fear of commitment, especially of institutions.

Jonathan Leeman addresses these issues with a straightforward explanation of what church membership is and why it’s important. Giving the local church its proper due, Leeman has built a compelling case for committing to the local body.

How Does Understanding Conversion Shape Ministry?

The way a church operates says a lot about how they believe people are saved. When a church truly embraces the Bible's teaching on conversion, they will call people to repentance and faith―not just one-time decisions, therapeutic healings, or moral lifestyles. 

This short book was written to help churches rightly understand the difference that a biblical doctrine of conversion should make for teaching, evangelism, discipling, membership, and every other facet of the life of a local church. 

Part of the 9Marks: Building Healthy Churches series.

Guides both pastors and members to recognize key characteristics of a healthy church and then challenge each person to do his or her part in developing those characteristics in the local church body.

4 Steps for Testing the “Call” to Ministry

Many new believers have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church, and pastors are looking for resources to pass along to their congregations to help them think biblically about the Christian life. Created in partnership with 9Marks, Church Questions is a series that seeks to provide ordinary Christians with sound and accessible biblical teaching by answering common questions Christians have about church life. Each booklet offers biblical answers and practical applications with the goal of nurturing healthy church practice and commitment.

In this addition to the series, pastor Brad Wheeler addresses the shortcomings of the word “calling” when talking with aspiring pastors about their desire to pursue ministry. Explaining why the idea of calling is both unbiblical and even unhelpful, Wheeler suggests a 4-part process as a better alternative―cultivate godly ambition, display godly attributes, develop an aptitude for teaching and discipleship, and receive the affirmation of a local church. Written from personal experience, this short book is designed to encourage men trying to discern their “next steps” to pastoral ministry. 

Concise, Scripture-Centered Guide Answers Popular Questions about Gender and Church Leadership

Many new believers have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church, and pastors are looking for resources to pass along to their congregations to help them think biblically about the Christian life. Church Questions is a series by 9Marks that seeks to provide Christians with sound and accessible biblical teaching by answering common questions about church life. Each booklet offers biblical answers and practical applications with the goal of nurturing healthy church practice and commitment.

In this Church Questions booklet, Greg Gilbert answers the question Can women be pastors? Gilbert explains why God reserved the office of pastor and elder exclusively for men by examining the structures of authority God established from the very beginning. Focusing on texts in Genesis 1–3 and 1 Timothy 2, Gilbert makes a case for why God’s original design for church leadership is not arbitrary, but part of his good and beautiful plan.

A Great Resource for Congregations and New Christians: Helps readers think more biblically about the Christian life and faithfulness in a local church

Accessible and Practical: Small, shareable booklet includes helpful applications for individuals and churches

Part of the Church Questions Series Created in Partnership with 9Marks

Words of Encouragement for Christians Who Doubt Their Salvation

Countless Christians are weighed down with fear that God doesn’t truly love them. Although they have heard and affirmed the gospel, repented of their sins, and turned to Christ, the depths of their sin or long stretches of suffering have eroded away any sense of assurance. Is it possible for Christians to be confident in their salvation?

“I eagerly commend this series.”

―R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Election seasons can cause division on a variety of issues. But what happens when you disagree with someone in your local church community? Authors Jonathan Leeman and Andy Naselli propose that Christians should learn how to disagree on such issues with a spirit of gracious understanding by recognizing the importance of what binds us together as a local church body―the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Dane Ortlund Explains That Hell Is Indeed Real, but Hope Comes through Jesus Christ

When individuals talk about an afterlife, they often talk about heaven and avoid any mention of hell. The idea of hell is uncomfortable and most people prefer to not discuss it. Given this reality, our society lacks an understanding of what hell is, why it exists, and how people can avoid it.

Pastor Dane Ortlund has written this Church Questions booklet to educate readers on the reality of hell and the hope found in Jesus Christ. Using a variety of biblical passages, Ortlund explains that God is just, righteous, and deals perfectly with humanity. In light of God’s holiness and our sin, we fall woefully short of heaven. Humanity deserves hell, but heaven is offered to believers through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Written by Dane Ortlund: Author of Gentle and Lowly (500,000+ copies sold)

Useful for Seekers: Accessible for those new to faith or looking to learn more

Part of the Church Questions Series: Developed to give biblical insight into common questions

Many new believers have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church, and pastors are looking for resources to pass along to their congregations to help them think biblically about the Christian life. Church Questions is a series by 9Marks that seeks to provide Christians with sound and accessible biblical teaching by answering common questions about church life. Each booklet offers biblical answers and practical applications with the goal of nurturing healthy church practice and commitment.

Dans ce livret concis, Jonathan Leeman présente des réponses bibliques succinctes à diverses questions posées sur la nature et l’application de la discipline de l’église, transmettant que l’Écriture présente la discipline de l’église comme à la fois aimante et nécessaire pour donner vie, santé, sainteté et croissance au sein du corps de l’église locale.

Plusieurs croyants hésitent à annoncer l’Évangile, car ils ont l’impression de ne pas être à la hauteur de la tâche. Ils préfèrent garder le silence, craignant de se faire juger, puis ils se sentent coupables, et le cycle se répète. Comment pouvons-nous vaincre cette timidité qui freine notre évangélisation ? Isaac Adams encourage les évangélistes désemparés à fonder leurs espoirs en Dieu, et non en leurs propres efforts. Si vous avez déjà ressenti du découragement dans votre travail d’évangélisation, vous êtes en bonne compagnie. Ce livre vous conduira à vous appuyer sur la grâce de Dieu afin d’annoncer l’Évangile avec joie.

La série « Questions d’Église » vise à fournir aux chrétiens un enseignement biblique solide et accessible en répondant aux questions courantes sur la vie de l’Église. Chaque livre offre des réponses bibliques et des applications concrètes dans le but de favoriser l’engagement et la mise en place de pratiques saines au sein de l’Église.


Auteur
Isaac Adams (MDiv, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) est pasteur à la Capitol Hill Baptist Church, à Washington, D. C., où il vit avec sa femme et ses deux enfants. Il est le fondateur de United? We Pray, un ministère dédié à la prière pour les conflits raciaux entre chrétiens.

The Christian life is many things, so it can be hard to know how exactly we should live it. Training is a guide to show new Christians just that―how you should live and grow. Walking through the basic spiritual disciplines, Training uses short stories to show how you can love God and your neighbor. What does it look like to follow Jesus, listen to God, talk to God, love your spiritual family and love the lost? That’s what this book is all about.

Concise, Scripture-Centered Guide Addresses Common Questions about Diaconal Service in the Church Many new believers have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church, and pastors are looking for resources to pass along to their congregations to help them think biblically about the Christian life. Church Questions is a series by 9Marks that seeks to provide Christians with sound and accessible biblical teaching by answering common questions about church life. Each booklet offers biblical answers and practical applications with the goal of nurturing healthy church practice and commitment. In this concise booklet, Juan Sanchez explains the essential role deacons play in the life of the church. He addresses topics such as why churches need deacons, how deacons carry out their role, who is eligible to be a deacon, and how diaconal service exemplifies the character of Christ. Valuable for church leaders and members alike, this resource helps readers understand what the Bible has to say about this important church office and why its ministry is indispensable. A Great Resource for Congregations and New Believers: Helps readers think more biblically about the Christian life and faithfulness in a local church

Accessible and Practical: Small, shareable booklet includes helpful applications for individuals and churches Part of the Church Questions Series Created in Partnership with 9Marks

“I eagerly commend this series.”

―R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

The most important time to be at church is when you don’t feel like it.

Feelings are complicated and fickle, yet they often reveal what you really want or think. When you don’t feel like going to church, something much deeper may be going on that must be addressed by God’s Spirit, through his word. Gunner Gundersen diagnoses the human heart and offers biblical insight on the importance of being involved in the local church―even when you don’t feel like it.

Practical Insight into Finding a Healthy Church Looking for a new church can feel overwhelming, and it’s often difficult to know what aspects to prioritize. In this addition to the Church Questions series, Alex Duke provides criteria on what to look for in a healthy local church. Using personal experiences and biblical principles, Duke identifies important elements within the church―the gospel, the Bible, and the community―as well as specific questions to ask. He also reminds believers that they should not be looking for a perfect church, but a biblical and faithful one. This booklet is perfect for those who are looking for a new church and unsure where to begin.  Short, Accessible Format: Concise, biblical advice on searching for a church

Part of the Church Questions Series: Helping Christians understand the centrality of the local church in Christian discipleship

Practical: Provides specific questions to ask about the church’s treatment of the Bible, the gospel, and meaningful relationships

“I eagerly commend this series.”

―R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

After his resurrection, Jesus commanded his disciples to go and “make disciples of all nations, baptizing them” (Matthew 28:19). In this booklet, pastor Bobby Jamieson unpacks Scripture’s teaching on the importance of baptism in the local church, responding to seven reasons people often give for not being baptized.

“I eagerly commend this series.”

―R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Discover the importance of local church membership.

Many of us have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church. You may even catch yourself asking, If I believe in Jesus, why do I need to join a church? To put it simply, when you are saved from your sin, you are saved into a community characterized by fellowship and accountability. Best-selling author Mark Dever presents 7 biblical reasons why church membership is essential for displaying the gospel in your life.

Dans ce petit guide, Mark Dever nous explique comment la formation de disciples devrait fonctionner dans l’Église locale. 

Chaque semaine, des Églises de partout dans le monde se réunissentpour lire la Bible. Malheureusement, plusieurs d’entre elles passent àcôté de l’essentiel et finissent par enseigner de faux évangiles. L’unedes protections les plus efficaces contre ce danger est de bien comprendrece qu’est la théologie biblique : lire la Bible à la lumière deJésus-Christ.