Jonathan Leeman Knihy

Členství v církvi je významnou, i když mnohdy opomíjenou stránkou křesťanského života. Dnes se lidé organizovanému náboženství spíš vyhýbají a stále častěji postrádají chuť či odvahu přijímat jakékoli závazky – a to zejména závazky vůči institucím. Jonathan Leeman přispívá k řešení těchto otázek tím, že jasně a na rovinu vysvětluje, co členství v církvi je a proč je důležité. I díky poctivému rozboru konceptu místního církevního společenství tak dokázal představit přesvědčivé důvody pro to, aby se křesťané stali jeho součástí.

Tato kniha slouží jako stručný praktický průvodce, který poskytuje teologický rámec pro porozumění kázeňským opatřením i způsobu, jak je uplatňovat v místním sboru, a navíc v ní najdete různé příklady ze skutečného života spolu s vysvětlením, jak je řešily příslušné sbory.

The authorized biography of Timothy Keller, one of the 21st century's most influential church leaders, takes readers behind the scenes with the people and events that formed his spiritual life and ministry priorities.

“I eagerly commend this series.”― R. Albert Mohler Jr. , President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Does the phrase church discipline sound like an oxymoron? Many people believe that the church’s message is centered around grace, and discipline seems contrary to this message. In this booklet, Jonathan Leeman presents biblical answers to questions about the nature and application of church discipline, illustrating how Scripture presents it as loving and necessary for yielding life, health, holiness, and growth in the local church body.

A lot of books give a lot of answers, but the best one comes from Scripture. Word-Centered Church brings that answer into sharp focus. Written by Jonathan Leeman, editorial director for the reputable ministry 9Marks, Word-Centered Church offers a thorough treatment of one of God's greatest concerns: growing His people and growing His church. As simple as the concept may seem, it's one that many churches miss, and to their own detriment. Because when churches center everything they do on God's Word--when the pulpit ministry gives direction to every aspect of the church's life--growth happens God's way. God's Word is what creates the church, and it's what sustains it, too. Theological and practical, Word-Centered Church focuses on how the church hears, responds to, discusses, implements, and is transformed by Scripture. It's not about high-octane production, superstar personalities, or postmodern entreaties, but stuff that is really old, really good, and really powerful. --

An important and incisive new contribution to political theology

This short book argues that the mission of the church is to make disciples and to be disciples as it equips readers to obey Christ's call and make God's glory known in their churches and in all the world.

Congregational authority is less about the meetings and more about the mission.  Congregationalism has a bad rap for well-known inefficient meetings, upstart members, browbeaten ministers. But biblical congregationalism isn’t so much about the meetings. It’s about empowering the whole church to promote and protect the gospel. Pastors lead and equip. Members get to work strengthening one another and pursuing Christ’s mission in the world.

In an age of consumerism, individualism, and skepticism, this book demonstrates how God's holy love and authority are presented to a watching world through the church. A 9Marks book.

A profound exploration of how to hold on to hope when our unchanging faith collides with a changing culture, from two respected Christian storytellers and thought leaders. “Offers neither spin control nor image maintenance for the evangelical tribe, but genuine hope.”—Russell Moore, president of ERLC As the pressures of health warnings, economic turmoil, and partisan politics continue to rise, the influence of gospel-focused Christians seems to be waning. In the public square and popular opinion, we are losing our voice right when it’s needed most for Christ’s glory and the common good. But there’s another story unfolding too—if you know where to look. In Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra counter these growing fears with a robust message of resolute hope for anyone hungry for good news. Join them in exploring profound stories of Christians who are quietly changing the world in the name of Jesus—from the wild world of digital media to the stories of ancient saints and unsung contemporary activists on the frontiers of justice and mercy. Discover how, in these dark times, the light of Jesus shines even brighter. You haven’t heard the whole story. And that’s good news.