The Loveliest Place: The Beauty and Glory of the Church (Dustin Benge)

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How Christians Can Rediscover the Beauty and Glory of the Church

Dear. Precious. Lovely. The Bible describes the church in extraordinary ways, even using beautiful poetry and metaphors. How does this compare to how Christians today describe the church? Unfortunately, many believers focus more on its mission, structure, or specific programs than on its inherent beauty. It’s time to spark a renewed affection for the church.

In The Loveliest Place, Dustin Benge urges Christians to see the holy assembly of God’s redeemed people in all its eternal beauty. He explains what makes the church lovely, including the Trinitarian relationship, worship, service, and gospel proclamation. For those who have never learned to view the church as God sees it, or have become disillusioned by its flaws, this book is a reminder that the corporate gathering of believers is a reflection of God’s indescribable beauty.

• Part of the Union Series: Inviting readers to experience deeper enjoyment of God; other volumes include Rejoice and Tremble and Deeper 
• Concise Version Also Available: The Loveliest Place is the full version of Why Should We Love the Local Church? 
• Looks Beyond Methodology: Focuses on the beauty, not just the biblical function, of the church

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Table of Contents

Series Preface
Introduction

Chapter 1: You Are Beautiful  
Chapter 2: The Household of God
Chapter 3: Our Father and Friend
Chapter 4: Our Savior and Head
Chapter 5: Our Helper and Beautifier
Chapter 6: A Pillar and Buttress of Truth
Chapter 7: In Spirit and Truth  
Chapter 8: Shepherding the Flock
Chapter 9: Feeding the Flock
Chapter 10: Good News
Chapter 11: In Remembrance 
Chapter 12: Walking Worthy
Chapter 13: Blessed Persecution
Chapter 14: We Are One

Epilogue
General Index
Scripture Index

Author

Dustin Benge (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is an associate professor of biblical spirituality and historical theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a trustee of Union Foundation US. He and his wife, Molli, live in Louisville, Kentucky.

Product Details

Format: Hardcover w/ Jacket

Page Count: 208

Size: 14cm x 22cm

Weight: 389g

ISBN-13: 9781433574948

Published: March 08, 2022