THE ORDINARY CHURCH: RESTORING THE BIBLICAL MODEL

Summary:

In an era where the definition and function of the church have been distorted by extreme pragmatism, John MacArthur is a beacon of timeless wisdom, offering answers rooted in Scripture. His book serves as a guide to establishing and defining a faithful congregation—an “ordinary” church—amid the challenges of a sin-perverted world.

Description:

What Is the Church?

And where do you fit in?

Martin Luther cautioned, “For where God built a church, there the Devil would also build a chapel.”

In today’s landscape, not everything claiming the title of a church embodies health or truth. Pastor John MacArthur’s new book serves as a guide to adopting a God-honoring approach in establishing and defining a faithful congregation amid the challenges of a sin-perverted world.

Further Information:

In The Ordinary Church, MacArthur's review of the church is a bit stinging as he states:

“No longer will the biblical authority and restraining influence of the church in the world be tolerated. No more will it shape the moral standards of society. The opposition and persecution that many have predicted for years—and that we see as the consistent norm throughout the rest of church history—is finally here.”

The purpose of his writing is to encourage believers to walk the old paths, where the timeless truths of Scripture guide us in discerning what truly constitutes a faithful congregation so that 'light and salt' can influence the world He has called us to.