Calling a worldly church to a godly life.

“The church must be distinct from the world to reach the world.”
— From Chapter 1

Holy and dedicated to declaring the excellencies of God—this is the church, or is it? Can we really call the church holy?

Evangelical Christianity is becoming increasingly worldly. Materialism, hedonism, violence, sexual misconduct, pluralism, and divorce are becoming as common within the church as without. As a result the church is losing its distinct identity as a people set apart to reach the world.

In this book, R. Kent Hughes builds a case for godliness in the church—a case that echoes the biblical call to holiness. The church can reach the world only if it keeps itself from being ensnared by the world. Hughes is not simply urging Christians to say no to worldliness—he is calling the church to say yes to Christ and to his call to reach our lost world.
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"It reminded us just how narrow the road that leads to life is, and how so very few seek after it. We are meant to be a people 'set apart' by our convictions and the example of our lives, and not a church confused by the dull, insipid cultural religion of our day. We are meant to be 'set apart' as we follow Jesus. It has helped so much to keep our focus where it needs to be."– Mike Fontenot, Evangelist

Subjects: worldly; church; set apart; holy;
Physical Info: 176 pages, paperback, ISBN# 1581344910