Sojourners and Strangers
Author | : Gregg R. Allison |
Publisher | : Crossway |
Total Pages | : 498 |
Release | : 2012-11-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781433536038 |
ISBN-13 | : 143353603X |
Rating | : 4/5 (38 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: What is a church? This can be a difficult question to answer and Christians have offered a variety of perspectives. Gregg Allison thus explores and synthesizes all that Scripture affirms about the new covenant people of God, capturing a full picture of the biblical church. He covers the topics of the church's identity and characteristics; its growth through purity, unity, and discipline; its offices and leadership structures; its ordinances of baptism and the Lord's Supper; and its ministries. Here is a rich approach to ecclesiology consisting of sustained doctrinal reflection and wise, practical application. Part of the Foundations of Evangelical Theology series.