{"product_id":"the-church-and-the-surprising-offense-of-gods-love","title":"The Church and the Surprising Offense of God's Love: Church Membership and Discipline","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn The Church and the Surprising Offense of God's Love, readers explore a vision of church membership and discipline that balances God's grace with his holiness. The author challenges modern approaches that favor unconditional acceptance, showing why the local church must mark boundaries to guard the gospel and define its witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on Scripture, theology, and real-world examples, this guide examines key questions:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow should churches receive and dismiss members?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat does genuine submission to church authority look like?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can congregations uphold the gospel through discipline?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePastors, elders, and church members will find clear steps for recovering a biblical practice of membership and discipline. Whether you're leading a congregation or seeking deeper understanding, this resource offers balanced, practical guidance for honoring God's love and holiness in community life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Just Great Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45025246511338,"sku":"2-US-1-6-ST-17-3-32-737K-1.14lb","price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/1735\/7290\/files\/71_NIaSb6L.jpg?v=1744485543","url":"https:\/\/justgreatbooks.org\/products\/the-church-and-the-surprising-offense-of-gods-love","provider":"Just Great Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}