{"product_id":"2940014814003","title":"Topsy Turvy in The Church of the Nazarene","description":"Topsy Turvy \u003cbr\u003e                              In The Church of the Nazarene\u003cbr\u003e                                          Wayne G. Greve\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     This book is the result of the experiences of the author and his family.  It is an epic journey that\u003cbr\u003ereveals the struggles of faith against the powers of darkness.  The author candidly shares his view\u003cbr\u003ethat there is a church within the visible church which is the Bride of Christ.  He invites all who have \u003cbr\u003ebeen injured to return to the church with an awareness that many things which happen to us in church\u003cbr\u003eare not due to those who make up the Bride of Christ.\u003cbr\u003e     The book sketches briefly the history of a church that represents a specific subgroup in the\u003cbr\u003eAmerican population.  It warns historically of the dangers that happen to churches on their journeys.  \u003cbr\u003eChristians must be the guardians of their own souls if their salvation is consummated.  The journey of\u003cbr\u003ethe church leans ever to bureaucratic and power structures.  History seems to ever repeat itself.\u003cbr\u003e     The author researches two Nazarene Districts.  This reveals the true condition of a denomination\u003cbr\u003eheaded for historical oblivion unless it reverses course.\u003cbr\u003e     The book ends with a personal triumph of the souls of two who struggle to regroup and maintain\u003cbr\u003etheir faith in the face of overwhelming disappointments in the visible church.\u003cbr\u003e     The research on two Nazarene Districts should provide \"church growth experts\" food for thought.","brand":"Xulon Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47121327784176,"sku":"2940014814003","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940014814003_p0.jpg?v=1763615794","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940014814003","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}