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True Community: The Biblical Practice of Koinonia [Kindle Edition]

Jerry Bridges
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Fellowship among believers is more than just talking over coffee after church service. Biblical fellowship in New Testament times—or koinonia—had rich and varied meanings, including covenant relationship, partnership in the gospel, communion with God and others, and the sharing of earthly possessions.

In True Community, best-selling author Jerry Bridges guides you through koinonia and its implications for today’s church. With discussion questions at the end of each chapter, this book will help you dig deeper into what Christian community in the twenty-first century should look like. You will come away with a new appreciation for fellowship, the church, and what God intended the body of Christ to be.



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Fellowship among believers is more than just talking over coffee after church service. Biblical fellowship in New Testament times—or koinonia—had rich and varied meanings, including covenant relationship, partnership in the gospel, communion with God and others, and the sharing of earthly possessions.

In True Community, best-selling author Jerry Bridges (The Pursuit of Holiness, Respectable Sins, Trusting God) explores koinonia and the practical implications it has for today’s church. With discussion questions at the end of each chapter, this book will help you dig deeper into what Christian community in the twenty-first century should look like. You will come away with a new appreciation for fellowship, the church, and what God intended the body of Christ to be.

About the Author

Jerry Bridges is an author and Bible teacher. His most popular book, The Pursuit of Holiness, has sold over one million copies. He has been a full-time staff member with The Navigators for more than fifty years, now serving in the collegiate ministry, in staff development, and as a resource to collegiate ministry staff.

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  • File Size: 608 KB
  • Print Length: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Navpress (September 14, 2012)
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B008OHXSN2
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #109,015 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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If you have studied on this topic before then there will not be anything "new" or "groundbreaking" But this is not a critique of the book. In fact, this work is well researched and does a reasonable job of remaining within the context of Scripture and theme. For those, in the modern church, who are looking to serve or approach ministry from an Acts 2 viewpoint this book is an excellent place to begin.

If you are wanting to instruct your small group, church or fellowship to re-think mainstream modern ministry then this is very good resource to engage in.
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5.0 out of 5 stars TRUE Community November 21, 2012
By Mary
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I am 71 years old. This book reinstates the neighborhood as I knew it in my early years.Everyone in the neighborhood knew each other and were always helping out each other. Children would not the things they do today because if your parents didn't catch you some other trusting adult would.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great read! October 24, 2012
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Very deep and wonderfully written. I recommend it for anyone serious in his search for a balanced spiritual life within the Church of Christ.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book
Excellent and biblical content. The books underscored the importance of a church in one's spiritual life. Well done Jerry Bridges
Published 3 days ago by Jimmy K. Lipunga
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book
This was a very refreshing book and cuts to the heart of what we have made modern-day community - really, an artificial, lifeless union with one another that produces little of the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Paul Carrington
3.0 out of 5 stars recommeded to us
Free - Our pastor son is into finding good christian kindle books. when he does he lets us know. a very interesting story and read. Read more
Published 1 month ago by D. D. Tharp
5.0 out of 5 stars Very encouraging
The author presents a balanced, biblical overview of what true fellowship means among christians. A great reminder for all christians.
Published 1 month ago by robbyrice
4.0 out of 5 stars good
speedy delivery but i thought it would be a bible study wich it isnt im slightly disapointed but got over it quickly when i read the book.
Published 2 months ago by Keith D Azevedo
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
This is a great book for discussion in a small group bible study. It gives some practical tips on a daily walk with Jesus.
Published 3 months ago by Mark Scholle
3.0 out of 5 stars Refurbished book with new cover
This is not a new book, rather it is refurbished. Be careful because you may already own it. This book was originally published as "True Fellowship. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bruce R Henderson
4.0 out of 5 stars If you want to learn what it means to be in a community, then read...
I have been puzzled by what a true community looks like and when I saw this book,I knew I needed to read it. I am so glad I did read it too. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jordan Rieck
5.0 out of 5 stars Read this if you want to grow in relationship with God and other...
Jerry Bridges is articulate and profound in his knowledge of practical living out of the Scriptures. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Janet Falk
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
I have given this book as gifts to several friends. If we truly lived out the principles in this book as Christians we would have a great impact on our sphere of influence. Read more
Published 4 months ago by T. C.
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