From the conference "The People of God: What Every Christian Needs to Know About Love, Authority, and Church Membership" at River City Grace Community Church of Sacramento.

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The ministry of the word may begin in the mouth of the evangelist and preacher, but that Word should reverberate through the church’s music, prayers, and relationships. The echoing word gives life to the church in all its parts.

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It’s tempting for church leaders to put their trust in their own ideas and ingenuity. But God’s Word alone gives life, and the power of ministry depends on exposing people to God’s Word, whether inside or outside the church.

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Church discipline is a tough topic, but it’s critical for protecting the gospel, the good of the saints, and the reputation of Christ in the world. Here’s a guide to the basic of what church discipline is, and how to practice it.

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How should we submit ourselves to the local church? We should submit publicly, physically, socially, affectionately, vocationally, ethically, and spiritually.


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From the conference "The People of God: What Every Christian Needs to Know About Love, Authority, and Church Membership" at River City Grace Community Church of Sacramento.

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Church membership is not about joining a club; it’s about being recognized as a citizen of Christ’s kingdom.

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From the conference "The People of God: What Every Christian Needs to Know About Love, Authority, and Church Membership" at River City Grace Community Church of Sacramento.

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God means to display all the attributes of his character, including his holy love, in the life of the church. This means that church membership is a commitment to such love and a witness of it.

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Jonathan Leeman discusses our culture’s idolatry of love, and what this looks like in the local church. Then he contrasts this with the Bible’s own view of love.

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How often do you get to hear the children of great ministers reminisce about their father’s ministry? Listen in as Lady Elizabeth Catherwood, daughter of Martyn Lloyd-Jones, and her husband Sir Fred recount stories of the famed British preacher.

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