The Church and the Surprising Offense of God's Love: Reintroducing the Doctrines of Church Membership and Discipline Children's Books Published in partnership with the

Published in partnership with the Gospel Coalition

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this retelling is careful to depict human relationships appropriately and in light of God’s love for his people

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The Church and the Surprising Offense of God's Love: Reintroducing the Doctrines of Church Membership and Discipline Children's Books Published in partnership with theWhen the world speaks of "love," it often means unconditional acceptance. Many churches have adopted this mind set in their practice of membership and discipline if they have not done away with such structures entirely. "Yet God's love and God's gospel are different than what the world expects," writes Jonathan Leeman. They're centered in his character, which draws a clear boundary between what is holy and what is not. It's this line that the local