{"product_id":"becoming-gods-family-why-the-church-still-matters-paperback","title":"Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCarmen Joy Imes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEsau McCaulley\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes the church still matter in our modern world?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter waves of disillusionment, #churchtoo movements, and political divides, it's easy to question the value of investing in the church. Yet Carmen Joy Imes offers a profound answer that resonates through the pages of \u003ci\u003eBecoming God's Family\u003c\/i\u003e. Exploring the familial and communal identity of the church, Imes traces the thread of God's presence in the gathered community of faith across the entire Bible. She invites readers into a vision of the church that is rooted deeply in Scripture and speaks directly to the challenges we face today. Imes reminds us of a powerful truth-God delights in the global, intergenerational family He has created.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough this book, you'll discover that God keeps His promises. When God's people gather together, God shows up. Whether you're struggling to reconnect with the church, seeking a constructive vision for its role in our world, or longing to better understand its biblical foundations, this book offers clarity, hope, and encouragement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat you'll find in Becoming God's Family: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA biblical foundation: \u003c\/b\u003e Trace the theme of God's presence through the entire biblical text, gaining new understanding of His communal and familial design for the church.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModern relevance: \u003c\/b\u003e Imes addresses the disheartening realities of scandals, political polarization, and deconstruction with a constructive and hopeful perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEngaging and accessible content: \u003c\/b\u003e Written by Imes, a respected Old Testament scholar, the book offers rich insights while staying accessible to a wide audience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEncouragement for community: \u003c\/b\u003e Discover the global and intergenerational nature of God's family and the joy of his presence among his people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBecoming God's Family\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for students and scholars of the Bible, church members looking for renewed purpose, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the church's biblical foundation. Step into God's enduring promise-when we gather as his people, he is always present. Order your copy today and rediscover why the church still matters!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarmen Joy Imes (PhD, Wheaton) is associate professor of Old Testament at Biola University. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eBearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBeing God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters\u003c\/i\u003e, and the editor of \u003ci\u003ePraying the Psalms with Augustine and Friends\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 8.47 x 5.58 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 28, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966638260525,"sku":"9781514010327","price":24.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/kOtwOWTcv-9781514010327.webp?v=1775535023","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/becoming-gods-family-why-the-church-still-matters-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}