Erin Wheeler – författare

Short, Accessible Book Explains the Essential Elements of God-Designed WorshipAre Christians worshiping God the way we want to or the way he commands us? People often base church attendance around music selection or teaching style, but worship according to our own desires leads to idolatry. Scripture shows us how to bring our focus back to God as we preach, pray, read, sing, and see his word.In this addition to the Church Questions series, Erin Wheeler details the biblical elements of corporate worship and helps readers prepare their hearts to edify their local church family. Emphasizing the importance of following a gospel-centered practice rather than trends, Wheeler shows readers how they can express their praise to God through beautiful worship that glorifies him. Brief, Applicable Guide: Developed to give biblical insight into common questions around corporate worshipEdifying for Church Seekers and Congregants: Convenient resource for those new to church or for Christians looking to grow in areas of praise and church participationPart of the Church Questions Series: Other titles include What If I Don’t Feel Like Going to Church?; Why Should I Join a Church?; and What Is the Church’s Mission?

What is the Church? Why does it need to exist, and why is it so important? In this important addition to the Good Portion series, Erin Wheeler unpacks what the Bible says about the Church and invites us to see the beauty of the Bride of Christ. She begins by ensuring that we understand what the Church is before turning our attention to the specific things that churches do. This book not only ensures that our minds and hearts are filled with correct doctrine, but encourages us to take steps towards putting our understanding into practice.  ContentsSeries PrefaceIntroduction:It Doesn’t Matter Until It DoesPart One: What Is the Church?God’s Idea: His Plan and Purpose for the ChurchA Roaring Fire: The Importance and Privilege of ChurchMembershipA Gathering That Glorifies God: The Mission of theChurchPart Two: What Does the Church Look Like?A Devotion to the Word: Preaching, Teaching, Reading,Singing, PrayingA Visible Picture of the Invisible: Baptism and theLord’s SupperA Pursuit of Holiness: Church Unity and DisciplineA Flock with a Job to Do: Congregationalism, Elders,and DeaconsA Different Kind of Community: Life with OneAnotherConclusion: A Heavenly GatheringSelected BibliographyScripture Index