{"product_id":"becoming-gods-family-why-the-church-still-matters","title":"Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/i\u003e Book Awards-Theology (Popular), Award of Merit \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHope for When the Church Feels Broken \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDoes the church still matter in our modern world? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter waves of disillusionment, #churchtoo movements, and political divides, it's easy to question the value of investing in the church. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrusted biblical scholar Carmen Joy Imes offers an answer in \u003ci\u003eBecoming God's Family\u003c\/i\u003e. Exploring the familial and communal identity of the church, Imes traces the thread of God's presence in the gathered community of faith across the entire Bible. She invites readers into a vision of the church that is rooted deeply in Scripture and speaks directly to the challenges we face today. Imes reminds us of a powerful truth-God delights in the global, intergenerational family He has created. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough this book, you'll see how God keeps His promises. Whether you're struggling to reconnect with the church, looking for a constructive vision for its role in our world, or seeking to better understand its biblical foundations, this rich yet accessible book offers clarity, hope, and encouragement. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat you'll find in \u003ci\u003eBecoming God's Family\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA biblical foundation: \u003c\/b\u003e Trace the theme of God's presence through the entire biblical text, gaining new understanding of His communal and familial design for the church. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInsight for today's issues: \u003c\/b\u003e Imes addresses the disheartening realities of scandals, political polarization, and deconstruction with a constructive and hopeful perspective. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEncouragement for community: \u003c\/b\u003e Discover the global and intergenerational nature of God's family and the joy of his presence among his people. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBecoming God's Family\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for students, pastors, and scholars of the Bible; church members looking for renewed purpose; and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the church's biblical foundation. When we gather as God's people, he is always present. Rediscover why the church still matters with \u003ci\u003eBecoming God's Family\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1514010321\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781514010327\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Imes, Carmen Joy, McCaulley, Esau\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: IVP Academic\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"IVP Academic","offers":[{"title":"Paperback (Oct 2025)","offer_id":46080882639045,"sku":"9781514010327","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781514010327.jpg?v=1776041415","url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/products\/becoming-gods-family-why-the-church-still-matters","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}