{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Overflow","title":"Stop Calling Your Bible Study a Church","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/42579ec6\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3064,"description":"We unpack about the difference between a Bible study and a church, emphasizing how the seven marks of a local body of Christ set it apart from small groups or friendships. When we minimize God’s plan for the church, we miss the life-changing work of His people gathered together.\n\nQUESTIONS:\nWhich of the seven marks of a church do you see most clearly in your current church experience? What about least clearly?\nHow can you shift from a casual view of church attendance to making it a life-giving rhythm in your family?\nIn what ways does belonging to a local body of Christ strengthen your faith beyond what a friend group or Bible study can provide?\n\nREAD MORE:\n“I will build my church” in Matthew 16:18\nJesus’ prayer for unity in John 17:20–23\n“Do not neglect meeting together” in Hebrews 10:24–25\nSpiritual authority and leadership in Hebrews 13:17\nThe Great Commission in Matthew 28:19–20","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/eTmMKc-Y_5S7FsXZdcsTWBKoA5-k3EJsU_eTDeSZWwU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNzY4/MGQ5ZWMyZDEzYmRl/ZThmZDk0NjhkODU4/ZmM2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}