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Building the Faith

Discovering Christ’s Church and Your Place Within It

By Joseph Charles Beach

Jesus did not call believers to follow Him alone. Building the Faith explores the story, purpose, and mission of Christ’s Church and helps readers understand how God builds His people into a faithful community.

About This Book

Discover the Story and Purpose of Christ’s Church

Building the Faith traces the work of Jesus Christ through His people and explains why the Church remains central to God’s plan.

This stage of the journey builds upon What Is God Doing on a Cross? , moving from understanding Christ’s saving work to discovering the community He is building.

Readers will explore the foundations of Christian community, worship, doctrine, service, spiritual growth, and mission.

The book also encourages believers to move beyond attending church and discover their place as active members of the body of Christ.

Who This Book Is For

For Believers Ready to Grow in Community

  • New believers learning about the Church
  • Christians seeking a stronger spiritual foundation
  • Church members wanting to understand their purpose
  • Small groups and discipleship classes
  • Leaders equipping believers for faithful service

Continue growing through our biblical teachings and discipleship studies , designed to help believers understand Scripture, follow Jesus, and put truth into practice.

Reading Information

At a Glance

Format
Book and Study Resource
Journey Stage
Belong
Recommended For
Believers and church groups
Study Use
Personal, group, or church study

What You Will Learn

How Christ Builds His People

01

Foundation

Understand how Jesus Christ is the foundation and head of the Church.

02

Community

Discover why believers are called to worship, grow, and serve together.

03

Maturity

Learn how Scripture, prayer, discipleship, and fellowship shape spiritual growth.

04

Mission

See how the Church proclaims the Gospel and serves the world in Jesus’ name.

Continue the Living Truth Journey

Next: Worldview of the Christian Faith

Continue from discovering your place in Christ’s Church to learning how to think biblically in every area of life. You can also return to the complete Living Truth Library to see all six books in their recommended reading order.

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