{"product_id":"why-bother-with-church","title":"Why bother with church?","description":"A short, straightforward book that explains clearly and simply what the church is and why it really matters.\nThe church is widely viewed in the world at large as being outdated, boring, irrelevant and filled with backbiting hypocrites.\nHow different that picture is to how the Bible talks about the new family that Jesus has gathered. It is a precious bride, a sparkling jewel, a lifeboat for forgiven sinners that is precious and holy; nurturing and warm; filled with truth, friendship and all embracing, forgiving love.\nSam Allberry understands the collision between these two views, and how, even as Christian believers, we can lose sight of how truly wonderful church is and what a privilege it is to be part of.\nIn this brief, accessible but thorough guide to church, Sam outlines what church is and why we need it. And how, when we have got it wrong, we can move closer to what a true church should be.\nPart of the Questions Christians Ask series: a range of short, simple books designed to help Christians grapple with the contemporary issues.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1909559148\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1909559148.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Sam Allberry\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Perfect\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43155715194941,"sku":"BVV.1909559148.G","price":5.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1909559148-0.jpg?v=1778188782","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/why-bother-with-church","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}