{"product_id":"jesuss-broken-church-reimagining-our-sunday-traditions-from-a-new-testament-perspective-9781948082495","title":"Jesus's Broken Church: Reimagining Our Sunday Traditions from a New Testament Perspective","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you have a nagging feeling that something's missing from your church experience?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou're not alone. And it's time to discover a better way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChurch-reform advocate and Bible scholar Peter DeHaan, PhD is a strong proponent of meaningful Christian community. In \u003cem\u003eJesus's Broken Church, \u003c\/em\u003e he uses Scripture to guide us into right practices and away from the off-track customs that most every church adheres to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe problem is that today's church follows an Old Testament model. We go to a building where we have professional clergy serve as our liaison between us and God. Then we pay for the whole thing with our tithes and offerings-just like Moses instructed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament. Through him \u003cem\u003ewe are\u003c\/em\u003e the church, we are living stones. We don't need to go to a building. As the church, we take it with us wherever we go. And we don't need paid clergy either. Each of us serves as priests to one another. Or at least we should.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eJesus's Broken Church\u003c\/em\u003e, you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Jesus moves us from an Old Testament understanding to New Testament enlightenment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe early church's approach to their meetings, which we neglect to follow today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential New Testament practices that are more important than song and sermon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiblical ideas to inform the activities of our spiritual communities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven religious concepts that require reformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you happen to like how your church functions, then don't buy this book. It will only make you mad. But if you sometimes leave your Sunday service feeling let down, that something is lacking and there must be more, then this book can guide you into a new direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet your copy of\u003cem\u003e Jesus's Broken Church\u003c\/em\u003e today to discover what's missing and how to fix it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeHaan, Peter:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Peter DeHaan, PhD, often makes religious people squirm, but spiritual seekers cheer. He's not trying to be provocative, but he seeks truth, even if it makes some people uncomfortable. He yearns for Christians to push past the status quo and reconsider how they practice their faith in every area of their lives. Peter earned his doctorate, awarded with high distinction, from Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary. He lives with his wife in beautiful Southwest Michigan and wrangles crossword puzzles in his spare time.","brand":"Spiritually Speaking Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50379787960594,"sku":"9781948082495","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_20b2675e-1ccf-4b38-b65b-087b01422681.jpg?v=1737075043","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/jesuss-broken-church-reimagining-our-sunday-traditions-from-a-new-testament-perspective-9781948082495","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}