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The Church: Help for Greater Growth

Just exactly what is the Church? What is its purpose? Why do you need it? The Church that Jesus Christ founded and directs can be a priceless tool for aiding personal growth.

by Don Hooser

Jesus Christ loves His Bride—the Church! He "nourishes and cherishes it"! Jesus has a close relationship with the members of His Church, describing them as "members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones" (Ephesians 5:25-30). "Also Christ is head of the church," providing loving care and leadership (verse 23).

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Table of Contents that includes "The Church: Help for Greater Growth"
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Church, what is:

• _How the Word Church is Used in Greek and English
• _The Historical Background of the Term Church
• _A People Special to God
• _What Is the Church?
• _The Body of Christ
• _A Chosen People
• _Introduction (bsc10)
• _The Church Is Not The Building
• _Points to Ponder (bsc10)
• _The Historical Background of the Word Church
• _Israel: Small but Significant
• _Questions and Answers - Nov/Dec 2006
• _How to Find the Right Church
• _I Will Build My Church"!

• _Why Preach a Gospel With Urgency Today?
• _The City That Will Not Fade
• _The Role of a Watchman--What It Means for You
• _Mission Accomplished? Not Yet!
• _Sleep Is Not an Option
• _The Rise of a Counterfeit Christianity
• _The Mission and Responsibility of the Church
• _Chapter 1: What Does Our Name Signify?
• _Chapter 2: Preparing a People
• _Introduction (UCG)
• _Why Tithe in Today's World?
• _How Is the Work of God Accomplished Today?
• _How Is the Work of the Church Supported?
• _Why The Church?
• _Love is the Basis of God's Relationship
• _The Most Important Thing
• _Lessons From the Prophets on Preaching the Gospel
• _The Warnings Are Loud and Clear--But Are You Listening?