What is the main theme of "When the Church Was a Family"?

The book explores the importance of community in spiritual formation, urging Christians to return to the relational dynamics of the early church, emphasizing a collective faith rather than an individualistic approach.

Who is the author of "When the Church Was a Family"?

Joseph H. Hellerman is the author, who serves as a professor of New Testament at Biola University and pastors Oceanside Christian Fellowship. He holds advanced degrees in theology and history of Christianity.

Who should read this book?

This book is aimed at both traditional church leaders and emerging church visionaries, offering insights that can fulfill the relational needs of various audiences within the church.

Does the book provide historical context about the early church?

Yes, it examines the early Christian church from a sociohistorical perspective, providing readers with a deeper understanding of its communal dynamics and how they can be applied in contemporary evangelical settings.

What does the book say about relational accountability in the church?

The book highlights that as individualism rises, many Christians neglect their relational accountability to the church, which threatens the communal aspect of faith and the shared experience of God.

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Spiritual formation occurs primarily in the context of community. But as the modern cultural norm of what social scientists call "radical American individualism" extends itself, many Christians grow lax in their relational accountability to the church. Faith threatens to become an "I" not "us," a "my God" not "our God" concern. When the Church Was a Family calls believers back to the wisdom of the first century, examining the early Christian church from a sociohistorical perspective and applying the findings to the evangelical church in America today. With confidence, author Joseph Hellerman writes intentionally to traditional church leaders and emerging church visionaries alike, believing what is detailed here about Jesus' original vision for authentic Christian community will deeply satisfy the relational longings of both audiences.
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Joseph H. Hellerman is professor of New Testament at Biola University in La Mirada, California, and helps pastor Oceanside Christian Fellowship in nearby El Segundo. He holds degrees from Biola (Master of Divinity and Master of Theology, Old Testament) and the University of California (Bachelor of Arts in English and Masters of Arts in English and History of Christianity).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main theme of "When the Church Was a Family"?
The book explores the importance of community in spiritual formation, urging Christians to return to the relational dynamics of the early church, emphasizing a collective faith rather than an individualistic approach.
Who is the author of "When the Church Was a Family"?
Joseph H. Hellerman is the author, who serves as a professor of New Testament at Biola University and pastors Oceanside Christian Fellowship. He holds advanced degrees in theology and history of Christianity.
Who should read this book?
This book is aimed at both traditional church leaders and emerging church visionaries, offering insights that can fulfill the relational needs of various audiences within the church.
Does the book provide historical context about the early church?
Yes, it examines the early Christian church from a sociohistorical perspective, providing readers with a deeper understanding of its communal dynamics and how they can be applied in contemporary evangelical settings.
What does the book say about relational accountability in the church?
The book highlights that as individualism rises, many Christians neglect their relational accountability to the church, which threatens the communal aspect of faith and the shared experience of God.