{"product_id":"the-simple-pattern-a-straight-forward-explanation-of-institutionalism-related-issues-9780615685038","title":"The Simple Pattern: A Straight-Forward Explanation of Institutionalism \u0026 Related Issues","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"...I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth.\" (1 Timothy 3:15)\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the 1950's and 60's, a spiritual war was waged within churches of Christ. At issue were fundamental questions of authority and church governance that are still relevant today: \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow is Bible authority established and applied.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCan churches build and fund human institutions through which they perform their work?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs the \"sponsoring church\" arrangement scriptural?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Simple Pattern\u003c\/i\u003e, general editor Jim Deason brings together an exceptional group of preachers whose voices need to be heard. By combining sound doctrine, practical application, and first-hand experience they bring clarity to the confusing debates surrounding these issues.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eHistory and Background of the Institutional Controversy (Steve Wolfgang)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBible Authority \u0026amp; the New Hermeneutic (Dan King)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChurch Support of Human Institutions (Paul Earnhart)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScope of Local Church Benevolence (Carrol Sutton)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Sponsoring Church (L. A. Stauffer)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Social Gospel: Kitchens, Recreation, etc. (Bill Hall)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading \u003ci\u003eThe Simple Pattern\u003c\/i\u003e will provide a clear, concise, conservative view of these vital subjects, and will help future Christians unite around the biblical work and mission of the Lord's church.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jim Deason\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jim Deason\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/27\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 182\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.39d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780615685038\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jim Deason","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40767990726771,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":14.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_9046e5cd-58de-4508-9d0b-5751e01c0359.jpg?v=1679663794","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/the-simple-pattern-a-straight-forward-explanation-of-institutionalism-related-issues-9780615685038","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}