{"product_id":"becoming-gods-family-why-the-church-still-matters-9781514010327","title":"Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e IVP Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781514010327\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.71lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.47h x 5.58w x 0.69d","brand":"Carmen Joy Imes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51634898075829,"sku":"9781514010327","price":19.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_54ea08a5-8866-4f76-aa71-ac80540a77be.jpg?v=1756789413","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/becoming-gods-family-why-the-church-still-matters-9781514010327","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}