The local church is meant to be living, growing, distinct, and God-glorifying, yet many disagree about what a church really is and what it should look like. This study works through seven biblical aspects of the church and, in so doing, helps participants to discover a big-picture vision of the church.

A series of ten 6–7 week studies covering the nine distinctives of a healthy church as originally laid out in Nine Marks of a Healthy Church by Mark Dever. This series explores the biblical foundations of key aspects of the church, helping Christians to live out those realities as members of a local body. Conveniently packaged and accessibly written, the format of this series is guided, inductive discussion of Scripture passages and is ideal for use in Sunday school, church-wide studies, or small group contexts.

Part of the 9Marks Healthy Church Study Guide series, this study examines key biblical images of the church to help participants discover what the church should look like and how it should operate.

\["For Christians seeking clarity on church purpose", "Addresses confusion about church identity and function", "You will understand and embrace your church's mission"\]

Discover what a healthy church looks like with "Built upon the Rock."

Bobby Jamieson

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What a Church Is . . . and Isn't, by Mark Dever 

Week 1 The People of God

Week 2 The Body of Christ

Week 3 The Temple of the Spirit

Week 4 The Living Church

Week 5 The Growing Church

Week 6 The Distinct Church

Week 7 The God-Glorifying Church

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“9Marks, as a ministry, has taken basic biblical teaching about the church and put it into the hands of pastors. Bobby, by way of these study guides, has taken this teaching and delivered it to the person in the pew. I am unaware of any other tool that so thoroughly and practically helps Christians understand God’s plan for the local church. I can’t wait to use these studies in my own congregation.” — Jeramie Rinne, Senior Pastor, South Shore Baptist Church, Hingham, Massachusetts

“Bobby Jamieson has done local church pastors an incredible service by writing these study guides. Clear, biblical, and practical, they introduce the biblical basis for a healthy church. But more importantly, they challenge and equip church members to be part of the process of improving their own church’s health. The studies work for individual, small group, and larger group settings. I have used them for the last year at my own church and appreciate how easy they are to adapt to my own setting. I don’t know of anything else like them. Highly recommended!” — Michael Lawrence, Senior Pastor, Hinson Baptist Church, Portland, Oregon; author, Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church

“This is a Bible study that is actually rooted in the Bible and involves actual study. In the 9Marks Healthy Church Study Guides Series a new standard has been set for personal theological discovery and corresponding personal application. Rich exposition, compelling questions, and clear syntheses combine to give a guided tour of ecclesiology—the theology of the church. I know of no better curriculum for generating understanding of and involvement in the church than this. It will be a welcome resource in our church for years to come.” — Rick Holland, Senior Pastor, Mission Road Bible Church, Prairie Village, Kansas

"Built Upon The Rock" offers a series of ten 6-7 week study guides exploring nine distinctives of a healthy church. Ideal for small groups and Sunday schools, it promotes biblical understanding.

\["For church leaders and members seeking clarity on church health", "Addresses confusion about the purpose and identity of a church", "You will gain a clear vision of a healthy church's role"\]

This study guide helps churches understand their biblical purpose.

Built upon the Rock

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