{"product_id":"duties-of-christian-fellowship-john-owen-9798893400335","title":"Duties of Christian Fellowship","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \"Duties of Christian Fellowship,\" eminent Puritan theologian John Owen comprehensively examines the foundations of healthy church membership through timeless biblical principles embraced across denominations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOwen argues that God designed local church congregations to gather under duly appointed leaders, actively participating in Christ's ordinances. He compellingly asserts every believer's duty to unite with a faithful church exhibiting core marks of biblical fidelity. Emphasizing consent and submission to Christ's authority, Owen portrays church commitment as the avenue for real spiritual fellowship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book delineates twenty-two \"rules\" governing congregational responsibilities, grounded in relevant Scriptures. The first section's seven rules define ethical member conduct toward church leadership, spanning from exemplifying Hebrews 13:17's call to \"obey your leaders and submit to them,\" to Ephesians 6's mandate to intercede for pastors through prayer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second section's fifteen rules outline intra-congregational relations conducive to unity and harmony. Here Owen methodically moves through every principle, reinforcing each rule's scriptural basis and underlying motivations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile emphasizing official member duties, Owen essentially constructs a vision for healthy participation vital for church prosperity. \"The Duties of Fellowship\" brilliantly spotlights the path toward robust, thriving church community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Owen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8893400332\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798893400335\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cedar Lake Classics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/05\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 88\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.18d","brand":"John Owen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46173128098047,"sku":"9798893400335","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ddd07f7d-7237-49b4-8d45-6a6215246334.jpg?v=1727180072","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/duties-of-christian-fellowship-john-owen-9798893400335","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}