Mark Dever

如果教会是神圣灵的居所，那为什么会有这么多的教会靠着人的方法建立呢？渴望教会成长的领袖容易受到新型娱乐计划的诱惑，因而忘记了要始终以教义真理为前进的动力。教会必须找到一条路，走出计划和方法的迷宫，并且谦卑依靠神全备的圣道。 《如何建造一间健康教会》是《深思熟虑的教会》的增订版，它挑战领袖们评估自己服侍的动机，并提供了健康的、深思熟虑的教会带领的实际范例。作为《健康教会九标志》的配套手册，本书涵盖了成员制、敬拜聚会、负责任地传福音和教会带领上的不同角色等重要话题。它不仅仅是一个可以实施的循序渐进的计划，而且为所有致力于教会生命力的牧师、长老和其他人预备了圣经蓝图。

Who leads a church? Why is this important to God?God cares about his glory, and he means to display his glory through the church. For this very end, God has established elders and deacons, members, and congregational authority. This primer on church structure connects the different offices of the church to one another and to the glory of God.In the Church Basics Series, trusted church experts write practical, trustworthy resources on issues like Church Discipline, Church Leadership, the Lord's Supper, and Baptism that every pastor can hand every church member.

A Classic Essay on Penal Substitutionary Atonement from Theologian J. I. Packer Penal substitutionary atonement—the belief that Jesus’s death on the cross satisfied God’s wrath against sin—is central to the Christian faith, but frequently debated. Is it just to punish an innocent person in place of the guilty? How can the temporary death of one substitute for the eternal death of many? Why doesn’t the cross grant Christians unlimited permission to sin? In this famous essay, late theologian J. I. Packer analyzes Scripture and the works of early Reformers to defend the truth of Christ’s substitutionary suffering and death, the heart of the Christian gospel. Considered one of the most significant short works on penal substitutionary atonement from the 20th century, this careful, concise essay has influenced prominent theologians and is essential reading for students, pastors, and laypeople. From Renowned Theologian J. I. Packer: This work was originally delivered as a Tyndale Biblical Theology Lecture Part of the Crossway Short Classics Series: Other titles include The Lord’s Work in the Lord’s Way and No Little People; The Life of God in the Soul of Man; and Fighting for Holiness Includes a Foreword by Mark Dever

Who leads a church? Why is this important to God?God cares about his glory, and he means to display his glory through the church. For this very end, God has established elders and deacons, members, and congregational authority. This primer on church structure connects the different offices of the church to one another and to the glory of God.In the Church Basics Series, trusted church experts write practical, trustworthy resources on issues like Church Discipline, Church Leadership, the Lord's Supper, and Baptism that every pastor can hand every church member.

God means to fulfill the Great Commission through local churches.How did the apostles and the churches of the New Testament obey the Great Commission? By gathering Christians together in churches. The church is God's plan for evangelism, discipleship, and the Great Commission. This connection between the Great Commission and the church dramatically impacts how both leaders and members should think about their work of making disciples. We do it together.

The gift of a godly pastor cannot be overemphasized, but the task of finding a faithful pastor is daunting. In this booklet, seasoned pastor Mark Dever offers clear, biblical insight to churches in search of new leadership by providing six characteristics to look for in a new pastor, along with eleven strategies to implement during the search process.

一间健康教会有哪些明显标志？你从前或许读过相关主题的著作，但这本书与众不同。 它不是一本讲论教会成长的实用手册，这本经典著作是基于圣经的原则，帮助你评估教会是否健康，并且促进教会的健康。不论你是牧师还是教会成员，研究健康教会的这九个标志都能帮助你在教会中培育新生命，更好地荣耀神。 本次修订对各个章节都做出了调整，增补了一 些材料，并增添了"祷告"和"宣教"这两个新主题。

In the process of building a church, there are many things to consider―who will the elders be? How many seats should the sanctuary have? What type of music will the musicians play? Even more important―how do leaders ensure that the church is centered on the gospel?In this practical guide, pastors Mark Dever and Paul Alexander have compiled a handbook for pastors and church leaders on how to build a healthy church grounded in the gospel. The authors offer a helpful framework for building this type of ministry: laying the groundwork (evangelism, new membership, church discipline), structuring the gathering (preaching, worship, ordinances), designating the elders (their importance, requirements, and installation), and encouraging devotion to prayer and God's word. A companion resource to Nine Marks of a Healthy Church, this practical guide presents new and seasoned pastors alike with a vision of the church deliberately structured to display God's glory.

A Companion Study Guide to The Compelling Community, Great for Individuals, Small Groups, and More In The Compelling Community, pastors Mark Dever and Jamie Dunlop cast a captivating vision for authentic fellowship in the local church that goes beyond small groups, arguing that true fellowship is made up of two crucial ingredients: commitment (depth) and diversity (breadth). Theologically rooted yet extremely practical, The Compelling Community sets forth basic principles that will help churches become the compelling community that we all long for. This companion study guide covers all 12 chapters of The Compelling Community, featuring the main idea of each chapter, a Bible passage to study, prayer prompts, and suggestions for further reading. With questions for reflection and discussion, The Compelling Community Study Guide will help spark conversation and encourage readers to reflect on biblical truth about authentic fellowship within the local church. Interactive: Includes questions and Bible verses for guided study and discussion Accessible Resource for Churches: Helps pastors and congregations think deeply about community within the church For Individuals and Groups Alike: Perfect for small groups, Bible studies, or individuals looking to learn more about what the Bible has to say about community Companion Study Guide: Designed to be used alongside The Compelling Community by Mark Dever and Jamie Dunlop

Many of us have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church. You may even catch yourself asking, If I believe in Jesus, why do I need to join a church? To put it simply, when you are saved from your sin, you are saved into a community characterized by fellowship and accountability. Best-selling author Mark Dever presents seven biblical reasons why church membership is essential for displaying the gospel in your life.

Before ascending to heaven, Jesus instructed his followers to "make disciples of all nations." But what does this command actually entail? What does it look like for Christians to care for one another's spiritual well-being and growth? In this introduction to the basics of discipling, veteran pastor and author Mark Dever uses biblical definitions and practical examples to show how Christians can help one another become more like Christ every day. The eighth volume in the 9Marks: Building Healthy Churches series, this short book explains how discipling should function in the context of the local church, teaching pastors and church leaders how to cultivate a culture of edification and growth in their congregations.

Many of us have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church. You may even catch yourself asking, If I believe in Jesus, why do I need to join a church? To put it simply, when you are saved from your sin, you are saved into a community characterized by fellowship and accountability. Best-selling author Mark Dever presents seven biblical reasons why church membership is essential for displaying the gospel in your life.

如何理解歸信教義對於事工模式的影響？ 教會的運作方式在很大程度上體現了會眾對於信徒得救的看法如何。當一間教會真正接受了聖經關於歸信的教導時，必然會呼召人們悔改和信靠，而不 是只做一次性決定、得到心理治療或過更道德的生活。 這本小書是為了幫助教會正確地理解，聖經中關於歸信的教義在教導、傳福音、門訓、教會成員制以及地方教會生活的其他方面會帶來哪些影響。