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Why Should I Join a Church?
- Narrated by: Marcus Jackman
- Length: 36 mins
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“I eagerly commend this series.” (R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary)
Discover the importance of local church membership.
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. In this audiobook read by Marcus Jackman, best-selling author Mark Dever presents seven biblical reasons why church membership is essential for displaying the gospel in your life.