I Am a Christian, Thom S. Rainer
I Am a Christian, Thom S. Rainer
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I Am a Christian
Discovering What It Means to Follow Jesus Together with Fellow Believers

Author: Thom S. Rainer

Narrator: Michael Beck

Unabridged: 3 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/04/2022


Synopsis

In this concise book, respected pastor, author, and church consultant Thom Rainer explains how the local church is God’s primary plan for reaching the world with his love. “I am a Christian” and “I am a church member” go hand in hand.

What does it really mean to be a Christian? In a world where everything from sports to politics, social media to podcasts, and movies to television vies for our attention, we need to get back to what is essential. We need to know who we truly are and who we serve.

When people finally grasp who they are in Christ and what their participation means to their local church, everything changes. Life begins to make sense. Their purpose becomes clear. Their mission through their local church is confirmed. Their hearts start longing to cooperate with God in the company of fellow believers. When Christians become committed church members, the church becomes healthy. When the church becomes healthy, communities become healthy. When communities become healthy, the world can be transformed.

The urgent need of our day is for Christians to understand who they are, what they believe, and how that affects what they do. And the best place to answer those crucial life questions is in the context of the local church. It’s nothing short of amazing and miraculous what God will do through a group of devoted Christians who become committed and selfless church members. I Am a Christian is your first step on that incredible journey.

About Thom S. Rainer

Thom S. Rainer (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources in Nashville, Tennessee. He was founding dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and, Church Growth at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. His many books include Surprising Insights from the Unchurched, The Unexpected Journey, and Breakout Churches.


Reviews

Goodreads review by BJ on May 31, 2023

I've heard many times the story that Wooden, perhaps the greatest coach of any sport at any time, began each new season teaching his freshmen the fundamentals. He didn't start with dribbling or layups or passes. The first thing he taught these young men was how to properly tie their shoes. This short......more

Goodreads review by Nicole on September 25, 2024

Lots of similar components that tie into or resemble chapters from "I Am A Church Member". Really good!......more

Goodreads review by Conrade on August 09, 2022

What does it mean to be a Christian? What do people mean when they say they believe in Jesus? What about people claiming that they are second, third, or fourth-generation Christian? Answer: It varies. Some might claim that because they say they believe, and they attend Church regularly, they are Chr......more

Goodreads review by Jared on January 03, 2023

Good, quick read. Nothing incredibly deep, but a good reminder of the importance of church involvement for Christians. This would be a good book for new Christians to read when wondering “what’s next?”......more

Goodreads review by Benita on August 31, 2023

Neither loved or hated this one. For anyone who just became a Christian this book is probably a very good start. As for me this was pretty basic.......more