The Loveliest Place

Awakening Affection for the Beauty of God’s Church

Dear. Precious. Lovely. The Bible describes the church in extraordinary ways, even using beautiful poetry and metaphors. How does this compare to how Christians today describe the church? Unfortunately, many believers focus more on its mission, structure, or specific programs than on its inherent beauty. It’s time to spark a renewed affection for the church.

In The Loveliest Place, Dustin Benge urges Christians to see the holy assembly of God’s redeemed people in all its eternal beauty. He explains what makes the church lovely, including the Trinitarian relationship, worship, service, and gospel proclamation. For those who have never learned to view the church as God sees it, or have become disillusioned by its flaws, this audiobook is a reminder that the corporate gathering of believers is a reflection of God’s indescribable beauty.

This is the third audiobook in the Union series, which invites readers to experience deeper enjoyment of God through four interconnected values: delighting in God, growing in Christ, serving the church, and blessing the world.

1. Opening Credits
2. Epigraph
3. Series Preface
4. Introduction
5. Chapter 1: You Are Beautiful
6. Chapter 2: The Household of God
7. Chapter 3: Our Father and Friend
8. Chapter 4: Our Savior and Head
9. Chapter 5: Our Helper and Beautifier
10. Chapter 6: A Pillar and Buttress of Truth
11. Chapter 7: In Spirit and Truth
12. Chapter 8: Shepherding the Flock
13. Chapter 9: Feeding the Flock
14. Chapter 10: Good News
15. Chapter 11: In Remembrance
16. Chapter 12: Walking Worthy
17. Chapter 13: Blessed Persecution
18. Chapter 14: We Are One
19. Epilogue
20. Closing Credits