Name: True Community
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

Fellowship among believers is more than just talking over coffee after church service. Biblical fellowship in New Testament times–or koinonia–had rich and varied meanings, including covenant relationship, partnership in the gospel, communion with God and others, and the sharing of earthly possessions.

In True Community, best-selling author Jerry Bridges guides you through koinonia and its implications for today’s church. With discussion questions at the end of each chapter, this book will help you dig deeper into what Christian community in the twenty-first century should look like. You will come away with a new appreciation for fellowship, the church, and what God intended the body of Christ to be.

Title

True Community
Author(s)

Jerry Bridges
Series

Jerry Bridges Collection
ISBN

9781617471759
Format

Paperback
Publisher

NavPress
Topic

Church
Audience

Adults
Pages

192
Published

01/08/2012

Jerry Bridges

Jerry Bridges (December 4, 1929 - March 6, 2016) was an evangelical Christian author, speaker and staff member of The Navigators. Born in Tyler, Texas, United States, he was the author of more than a dozen books, including The Pursuit of Holiness, which has sold more than one million copies.

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Overall rating

5.0 based on 1 review

A Thoughtful and Profound Look at True Christian Fellowship

If you’ve ever finished a book and felt a deep, almost overwhelming sense of gratitude, that was my experience with Jerry Bridges’ True Community. Reading this book was like savouring fine chocolate—slowly and thoughtfully, allowing each concept to resonate deeply. Over several weeks, I took detailed notes and reflected on its teachings, resulting in 30 pages of insights from a book that’s not overly lengthy. Bridges explores the biblical concept of koinonia, or true community, which goes beyond social interaction to a shared life in Christ. Drawing on the early church in Acts 2, he illustrates how true community is grounded in faith and expressed through mutual support and partnership in God’s mission. The book’s focus on community relationships, communion, and the sharing of material possessions offers both practical advice and deep theological reflection. Bridges encourages continuous communion with God and fostering genuine relationships within the church. What struck me most was how the book deepened my understanding of biblical fellowship. It’s both practical and thought-provoking, prompting a fresh examination of one’s role in the body of Christ. I highly recommend True Community to anyone eager to understand the essence of biblical fellowship. It will inspire and challenge you, and I’m already planning to share copies with friends and my pastor. This enriching read is one you won’t regret.