The Deliberate Church
The Deliberate Church
By Mark Dever & Paul Alexander
2nd Forward
In this section the author defines ‘deliberate’ for us as being “careful, thorough and thought out”. This definition when applied to a plan from the Word of God will net a church that is successful in God’s terms not that of man.
Questions
In this section the author asks if the plan is replicable. Replication is a must! For a plan to be replicable in must be intentionally bound to the Word of God.
We need not worry as much about programs as a method of building the church. This is not to say that programs are bad of themselves, however, we are called to preach the Word. Nowhere in the bible does it say do clubs or community classes. These are ways of reaching out to the lost, but presenting God, man’s sin, Jesus and a salvation response are the impetus that compels our action.
Introduction
What are we building? Do we know what it looks like? What foundation are we laying? Without God’s plan, building a church, even with the best intentions is a setup to failure.
The Church is intended to be a corporate display of His glory and wisdom. It is also the corporate dwelling place
Of God’s Spirit/
The Word builds the church with faithful preaching. Our thoughts of the Gospel will shape our methods. Is it as alive and vital, working in our lives?
Are we submissive to the Scriptures? Are we faithful in teaching/preaching?
By Mark Dever & Paul Alexander
2nd Forward
In this section the author defines ‘deliberate’ for us as being “careful, thorough and thought out”. This definition when applied to a plan from the Word of God will net a church that is successful in God’s terms not that of man.
Questions
- Does the Gospel enjoy functional centrality in your church? Why or why not?
- Does anything you are currently doing detract from God’s glory?
In this section the author asks if the plan is replicable. Replication is a must! For a plan to be replicable in must be intentionally bound to the Word of God.
We need not worry as much about programs as a method of building the church. This is not to say that programs are bad of themselves, however, we are called to preach the Word. Nowhere in the bible does it say do clubs or community classes. These are ways of reaching out to the lost, but presenting God, man’s sin, Jesus and a salvation response are the impetus that compels our action.
Introduction
What are we building? Do we know what it looks like? What foundation are we laying? Without God’s plan, building a church, even with the best intentions is a setup to failure.
The Church is intended to be a corporate display of His glory and wisdom. It is also the corporate dwelling place
Of God’s Spirit/
The Word builds the church with faithful preaching. Our thoughts of the Gospel will shape our methods. Is it as alive and vital, working in our lives?
Are we submissive to the Scriptures? Are we faithful in teaching/preaching?
- What drives your church? Is it methods or programs or just whatever works?
- How do you measure success? Is it results or faithfulness to the Word of God?
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