{"product_id":"9780802494689","title":"The Heart of the Church: The Gospel's History, Message, and Meaning","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does the church\u003ci\u003e believe? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery church has  a driving confession, but what is the confession of a true and biblical church?    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Heart of the Church \u003c\/i\u003eanswers with the gospel. It explains the story  of the gospel, its basic doctrines, and God’s work in salvation. Fresh yet  consistent with classic expressions, it helps churches reclaim their essential identity  and return from distracting pursuits.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUseful for training  in membership classes, discipleship groups, and elder boards—and even for  devotional reading—\u003ci\u003eThe Heart of the Church \u003c\/i\u003eis at once theological,  practical, and experiential. Readers will not simply be informed, but led to believe  in, rejoice in, and be transformed by the truth of God for His gathered people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithout  the gospel, the church does not exist. This book is Thorn’s full and detailed  exploration of the message that is indispensable to the church’s life and  identity. For any church lacking power, any Christian feeling dry, or any person  seeking truth, \u003ci\u003eThe Heart of the Church \u003c\/i\u003ebrings relief, direction, and light,  leading to worship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moody Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47128020943088,"sku":"9780802494689","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780802494689_p0.jpg?v=1763726181","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780802494689","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}